Dinan, FranceOld Town
La Maison Pavie
Half-timbered explorer townhouse
Half-timbered explorer townhouse
The half-timbered townhouse runs as an intimate five-room bed and breakfast, with each room inspired by an Indochina journey.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Listed fifteenth-century townhouse and birthplace of explorer Auguste Pavie with preserved wattle-and-daub walls.
Notable
Paola Navone furniture stands against exposed medieval timber rafters and antique chestnut flooring.
Notable
Morning tables serve warm Breton far, house butter sablés, and traditional buckwheat galettes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Then spend a night in La Maison Pavie, a traditional 15th-century home in the heart of Dinan that was recently reopened as a stylish guest house.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Place Saint-Sauveur sits right outside, with the 12th-century basilica across the cobbles and Dinan's medieval ramparts a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms keep their antique chestnut floors and exposed timber rafters, updated with modern walk-in showers.
Restaurant
Breakfast Room
A communal wooden table sits under woven pendant lights, opening onto an interior walled courtyard and garden terrace.
How it began
Nicknamed the Barefoot Explorer, diplomat Auguste Pavie spent his childhood here before mapping the Mekong River valley on foot.
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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.