A little corner of paradise in the Loire-Atlantique region, La Baule is one of France's most popular seaside resorts. This long ribbon of sand has always attracted celebrities and families in search of outdoor activities. After a hike or a walk on the fine sand, a haven of peace awaits them at Le Saint-Christophe, a chic hotel with a renowned restaurant.
If Baudelaire, like Guillaume Apollinaire or Sacha Guitry, didn't stay in La Baule, there's no doubt that this establishment would have inspired him, so conducive is it to the pleasures of the senses. In this beautiful 20th-century villa nestled in a green setting, you'll find a restaurant acclaimed for its traditional yet creative cuisine.
Using products from local artisans, chef Achille Delaunay offers entirely homemade dishes such as tuna tataki with guacamole and yuzu, scallops with parsley root mousseline and Noilly Prat emulsion, or cod and oxtail with cauliflower mousseline, beurre blanc and truffle jus.
Three recipes acclaimed by the Gault et Millau gastronomic guide, while the Michelin stars highlight the originality of his Lemon and Passion Soufflé with ribot milk sorbet.
Refined yet accessible cuisine, appreciated by holidaymakers and residents of the Guérande peninsula alike.
Strawberries, oysters and mussels, or fish from Le Croisic (another nearby tourist destination): the people of Baul particularly like to find products emblematic of their region on the menu.
Short circuits, freshness, quality and seasonality of products, elegant and comfortable surroundings, attentive and warm service: this restaurant in La Baule does everything it can to ensure that lunch or dinner in this beautiful, colorful mansion will be one of your fondest memories of a vacation on the Côte d'Amour.
A warm setting and delicious food!
The meals are very generous and the service is perfect!
Another way to make the most of the destination is to eat and stay at this La Baule hotel, which comprises 4 1900s-style villas surrounded by a bucolic green space. Located in the Quartier des Oiseaux, one of the resort's most pleasant districts, the hotel offers 39 rooms, each with a unique feature: a balcony overlooking the garden's flowerbeds, a window allowing you to take full advantage of La Baule's blue skies, or a glimpse of the ocean.
Yes, this former boarding house, opened in 1913, is just a stone's throw from La Baule's famous beach. For families, several suites with separate rooms for children are available on site. As for lovers, the Deluxe rooms are ideal for a romantic weekend. All are decorated in a retro-chic style, combining antique furniture and English-influenced wallpaper.
Whether you're staying in the Villa Saint-François, Sainte-Claire, Ker Janik or Saint-Christophe, all the amenities of a grand hotel are available: 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TV... So you can fully appreciate the timeless atmosphere of this address, which is also the ideal starting point for discovering La Baule.
Just a few minutes' walk from the hotel-restaurant Saint Christophe, you'll find several places of interest not to be missed:
In a town that has given birth to international sporting events such as the Jumping International de France and the Grand Prix Automobile de La Baule, you can also go hiking, cycling, walking on the embankment, horse-riding (in the Escoublac forest), water sports (jet skiing, windsurfing, paddleboarding...) or take long walks on its 9-kilometer beach, recognizable by its hundreds of white and blue striped tents.
Between 2 tides, you can also go gambling at the casino or wander through the town's charming alleyways leading to small shops or atypical villas. Perhaps one of them belongs to Catherine Deneuve, Line Renaud or David Guetta? For decades, there has been no shortage of stars enjoying the gentle lifestyle of La Baule...
Of course, idlers are also welcome at La Baule-Escoublac (the full name of the commune and the train station serving it). They can take a deep breath of oxygen and fill up on sea spray while admiring the ocean.
And for even more rejuvenation, head to Le Saint-Christophe to enjoy both the comfort of its rooms and the tasty recipes of its restaurant.
Enjoy your stay in Loire-Atlantique!
Valérie from Comme des Français
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