Nantes, FranceBouffay
La Pérouse Hôtel
Tilting stone monolith
Tilting stone monolith
The building leans deliberately in homage to the city's sinking quaysides, standing as a sharp modernist block in central Nantes.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A monolithic Richemont stone facade conceals sleek rooms set with Rietveld Zig-Zag chairs.
Listed
The French Ministry of Culture officially recognized the building as twentieth-century architectural heritage.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Hôtel La Pérouse is a 20th-century architectural gem in the heart of Nantes, just steps from the Cathedral and other top tourist destinations
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bouffay's medieval lanes branch out from the door, and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne is a short walk away.
The rooms
Slender letterbox windows cut through white stucco walls, illuminating beech furniture built by local shipyard carpenters.
The Bar
Small-batch spirits from five continents line illuminated wooden shelves beneath electronic sculptures by Nantes artist Rémy Tassou.
Restaurant
Salle Petit-Déjeuner
The lower-level dining room serves artisanal breads and homemade pastries beneath an angled timber staircase.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from naval explorer Jean-François de Lapérouse, who married in Nantes before his fateful Pacific expedition.
Nantes
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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.