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L'Esprit du 8

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (Ray Eames)
Daily full breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Staircase
Deluxe Double Room (Charlotte Perriand)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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8 rue Jean Jaures, Rochefort, 17300
  • Place, Centre International de la Mer
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of the Navy
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hermione
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room (Charlotte Perriand)

Deluxe Double Room (Charlotte Perriand)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Gae Aulenti)

Deluxe Double Room (Gae Aulenti)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (Florence Knoll)

Superior Double Room (Florence Knoll)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (Eilleen Gray)

Superior Double Room (Eilleen Gray)

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (Ray Eames)

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony (Ray Eames)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

L'Esprit du 8

Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Centre International de la Mer
Coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a library are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
L'Esprit du 8 offers 5 accommodations with free minibar items and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at L'Esprit du 8, you're just a quick walk from Théâtre de la Coupe d'Or. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include locker space, 2 meeting rooms, and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • Steps from Centre International de la Mer and 5 minutes by foot from National Museum of the Navy
As a guest of L'Esprit du 8, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at L'Esprit du 8. Self parking is free.

This Rochefort bed & breakfast is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1830
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric bike charging
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.85 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Chambre d'hôtes L'esprit 8 Guesthouse Rochefort
Chambre d'hôtes L'esprit 8 Guesthouse
Chambre d'hôtes L'esprit 8 Rochefort
Chambre d'hôtes L'esprit 8
L'Esprit du 8 Rochefort
L'Esprit du 8 Guesthouse
Chambre d'hôtes L'esprit du 8
L'Esprit du 8 Guesthouse Rochefort

L'Esprit du 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neale

Excellent short stay here. The hosts were extremely attentive and helpful, always having time to give advice or indeed just have a chat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place with a kind attentive hosts Candrine and Pascal. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best hotels by far

Absolutely fabulous place to stay, the host and hostess are very beautiful they made our stay very special. We will return to stay longer next time. 10 of 10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming guesthouse renovated with taste

Luxurious guest house decorated with taste. Comfortable king size bed, modern bathroom and the charm of and old house with a pool. Our hosts, Sandrine and Pascal thought of all the details and were very helpful in our discovery of the area. Could not recommend it enough!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hosts, house snd location

A beautifully restored historic building in the heart of Rochefort. Perfect location. The attention to detail in the fittings and fixtures was exceptional. Very warm and friendly welcome from the hosts, particularly Pascal who was incredibly engaging and helpful to us in providing some gem locations and places to eat in the vicinity of Rochefort. The Eames room did not disappoint and you can see the pride in which the house has been filled with original pieces from past era. Would highly recommend. Don’t forget to ask to see the Austin Healey too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Merci Sandrine et Pascal pour votre accueil, et au plaisir de revenir! Séjour sans faute, très relaxant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Character Building with individual decorated rooms. The owners of the house are so very helpful and a pleasure to stay with.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A stylish very chambres d'Hotes

My wife and I spent a delightful six days stay at L'esprit du 8 in Rochefort which proved to be the best chambre d'hôtes we have ever stayed at in France. The owners just seemed to have the balance just right having created an impressive, but charming, residence from early 19th century mansion close to the centre of this historic city. This lovely building has been restored with empathy and yet with all the facilities that one would expect of a modern guest house that include a luxury ensuite shower room, coffee/tea in the rooms, cable TV, a lovely swimming pool and a really rather good continental breakfast each morning. We also had a small balcony to our room which gave us a view of the street/town. The interior design celebrates a stylish mix of antique and vintage and fixtures and fittings that will appeal to anyone that enjoys retro collectables. The owners Sandrine and Pascal are attentive, without being intrusive and seem only too happy to make sure that your stay is relaxing and enjoyable. Our stay was blessed with excellent weather and so we spent a very relaxing time around the swimming pool whilst also exploring the historic port and town centre which is a short walk away. This region has a huge amount to explore and so having a car is advisable or you can hire bikes from the owners. We would suggest visits to include La Rochelle (which is a great port to see) and L'île d'Oléron. We would highly recommend this chamber d’hotes to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place which is a testament to the obvious care and attention from its owners, who are extremely friendly and helpful. Look forward to returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a gem!

A last minute booking brought us to this unexpectedly beautiful house, which has been transformed from a rather imposing government residence to a very stylish, modern gem. Each of the four bedrooms is inspired by a modern design icon- we stayed in the Gae Aulenti room, named after the famous Italian architect. The room is very light and spacious, with a very comfortable bed and a large bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub (but no shower). Breakfast is served in a large room with beautiful stained glass windows, at a communal breakfast table. The friendliness of the hosts and other guests made it feel like a special private party! Breakfast itself was delicious and ample - especially the oven fresh bread and the local bio pear juice. It was great to have such a good choice of restaurants within walking distance (even on a Monday evening). The fascinating Corderie Royale is also easily visited on foot. Our only regrets were only to be able to stay one night, and not having time to take advantage of the swimming pool. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming boutique hotel run by a lovely couple. Short walk to Place Colbert. The swimming pool looks ideal for the summertime.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

Pascal and Sandrine have done an amazing job at renovating the property. Spacious and modern rooms with the most comfortable bed. Secure parking, heated pool and good location for sight seeing. Breakfast had fresh, local produce. The best part about the property are the owners who are so welcoming, friendly and helpful. Would recommend to stay here for anyone visiting Rochefort.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une très belle adresse en cœur de ville.

Hôtes attentifs et bienveillants. Une vraie qualité d accueil. Demeure splendide, de charme, décorée avec goût. Un magnifique jardin arboré avec piscine.Un petit déjeuner soigné et très qualitatif. Un grand merci à Pascal pour tous ses conseils. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour et reviendrons avec grand plaisir.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

À recommander

Séjour professionnel. Accueil très pro mais chaleureux et individualisé avec de nombreux conseils. Chambre calme et superbement décorée. Petit déjeuner local (confiture et jus locaux) avec proposition de cuisson des œufs à la demande. Je recommande beaucoup
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour Formidable ! Allez-y les yeux fermés.

Merci beaucoup à ce très gentil couple très attentif à ses hôtes. Pascal aime raconter les histoires du lieu. Un très bon pdj ! Nous avons passé un très bon séjour et auront sans doute l’occasion de revenir ;) Merci à vous. A & R
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dan-Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice and recomendable little hotel!

Close to perfect. The hostes were very nice and the location was good and close to everything. The hotel is almost perfect, but there's always something little to make it even better. One thing is that there could (should?) be atleast one English channel on the TV (CCN, BBC World News, or...). A/C would also be an improvement and maybe a standing up shower possibility. These are minor things, but nevertheless.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une belle parenthèse quand on travaille !

Sandrine et Pascal sont des hôtes très agréables et sympathiques. Très à l’écoute et soucieux du détail ! L’endroit est magnifique et les chambres sont spacieuses et aménagées avec goût. Maison d’hôtes située au centre de Rochefort et pourtant plus calme que certaines situées en dehors des villes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe

La maison et sa décoration ,les hôtes , la qualité des produits au petit déjeuner l’emplacement tout est absolument parfait. Je reviendrai avec grand plaisir. Merci pour tout
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ON Y REVIENT AVEC PLAISIR

Il s'agit d'une deuxième séjour aussi agréable que le premIer. Sandrine et Pascal sont des hôtes charmants et prévenants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tellement bien qu'on y retournera plus longtemps

Ce court séjour d'une nuit s'est tellement bien passé que cela nous a donné envie de revenir pour un séjour plus long. Non seulement les hôtes sont charmant et au petits soins, mais leur domaine est magnifique, savamment décoré, offrant un havre de paix en plein cœur historique de la ville. Rochefort a tellement d'atouts souvent méconnus que nous regardons déjà nos agendas pour en profiter au plus vite. Je recommande vivement cette adresse, pour un passage comme nous ou un plus long séjour.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021