Le Tronchet, France
Renovated
2025
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
AccorRestored Benedictine abbey
The former monastery operates as a quiet Breton hotel, where historic cloister walls meet woodland paths beside Lac de Mireloup.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Twelfth-century Benedictine abbey grounds classified as a historic monument with original stone walls.
Notable
Contemporary guest rooms contrast with centuries-old exposed granite masonry and lime-washed walls.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
it’s an authentic abbey, this one dating back to the 12th century, transformed with great success into a 45-room hotel whose rooms are as contemporary as its stone walls are ancient.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Ancient woodland and Lac de Mireloup wrap around the estate, with the ramparts of Saint-Malo twenty minutes north.
The rooms
Exposed granite walls and timber beams contrast with clean modern furnishings. Select rooms open onto private terraces over the park.
The outdoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Timber decking borders the heated outdoor pool, set against the abbey's stone walls with loungers among lavender.
The thermal suite
A glowing indoor whirlpool sits steps from a Finnish sauna and a glass-fronted steam room.
Spa and gym
The treatment room has a Himalayan pink salt wall for Breton massages, and a separate gym houses cardio equipment.
Restaurant
Le Jardin de l'Abbaye
Chef Marie-Léa Coulon serves multi-course Breton tasting menus from a dining room and terrace overlooking the grounds.
Bar Lounge
Glowing glass pendants hang over the cane counter, which serves Saint-Malo rum cocktails and artisanal Breton cider.
At the table
Breakfast is laid out on the garden terrace, with fresh pastries and hot coffee set among the greenery.
How it began
Hermit Gautier established the monastic community here in the twelfth century, and monks rebuilt the surviving granite halls in the seventeenth century.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.