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One of the most spectacular is the Otard distillery, where the guided tour affords a chance to see the remains of the 13th-century Ch\u00e2teau de Cognac.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Royan-mini.jpg\u00a0\u00bb align_tablet=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb align_last_edited=\u00a0\u00bbon|desktop\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb0px||0px|\u00a0\u00bb animation_style=\u00a0\u00bbslide\u00a0\u00bb animation_direction=\u00a0\u00bbleft\u00a0\u00bb animation_duration=\u00a0\u00bb500ms\u00a0\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00a0\u00bb10%\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb align_phone=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=\u00a0\u00bbEnjoy the beach in Royan\u00a0\u00bb open_toggle_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb open_toggle_background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; title_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb title_font=\u00a0\u00bb|on|||\u00a0\u00bb body_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb border_width_all=\u00a0\u00bb1px\u00a0\u00bb border_color_all=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb use_border_color=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb border_color=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p>The sunny seaside resort of Royan is the most visited of the beach resorts along the \u00ab\u00a0C\u00f4te de Beaut\u00e9\u00a0\u00bb (Coast of Beauty).<\/p>\n<p>You will be charmed by the Old World atmosphere and its five sandy beaches<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ile-de-Re-mini.jpg\u00a0\u00bb align_tablet=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb align_last_edited=\u00a0\u00bbon|desktop\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb0px||0px|\u00a0\u00bb animation_style=\u00a0\u00bbslide\u00a0\u00bb animation_direction=\u00a0\u00bbleft\u00a0\u00bb animation_duration=\u00a0\u00bb500ms\u00a0\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00a0\u00bb10%\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb align_phone=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=\u00a0\u00bbRelax on Ile de Re\u00a0\u00bb open_toggle_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb open_toggle_background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; title_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb title_font=\u00a0\u00bb|on|||\u00a0\u00bb body_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb border_width_all=\u00a0\u00bb1px\u00a0\u00bb border_color_all=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb use_border_color=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb border_color=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a relaxing getaway in an idyllic scenery and balmy climate.<\/p>\n<p>The island offers \u00a0fine sandy beaches and a wild terrain of pine forests, marshes, oyster beds, hollyhocks, and fields of rosemary.<\/p>\n<p>It is also a paradise for active travelers; sailing, surfing, and cycling are popular activities.<\/p>\n<p>It has a unique ambience with whitewashed houses, colorful fishing harbor, trendy boutiques, caf\u00e9s, and gourmet restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; custom_padding_last_edited=\u00a0\u00bbon|desktop\u00a0\u00bb admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbsection\u00a0\u00bb module_id=\u00a0\u00bblayouts\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb0px|0px|3px|0px\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding_tablet=\u00a0\u00bb50px|0|50px|0&Prime; custom_padding_phone=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb padding_mobile=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row column_padding_mobile=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbrow\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb background_size=\u00a0\u00bbinitial\u00a0\u00bb background_position=\u00a0\u00bbtop_left\u00a0\u00bb background_repeat=\u00a0\u00bbrepeat\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb28px|0px|15px|0px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbTexte\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_size=\u00a0\u00bbinitial\u00a0\u00bb background_position=\u00a0\u00bbtop_left\u00a0\u00bb background_repeat=\u00a0\u00bbrepeat\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h1>OUR FAVORITE HOTELS<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#1c1c1c\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb5px|0px|37px|0px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb30.35px|0px|2px|0px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb column_structure=\u00a0\u00bb1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&Prime;][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbTexte\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_size=\u00a0\u00bbinitial\u00a0\u00bb background_position=\u00a0\u00bbtop_left\u00a0\u00bb background_repeat=\u00a0\u00bbrepeat\u00a0\u00bb background_layout=\u00a0\u00bbdark\u00a0\u00bb inline_fonts=\u00a0\u00bbLato\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hotel-de-toiras-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6660 alignnone size-medium\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hotel-de-toiras-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hotel-de-toiras.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">Hotel de Toiras<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">5-star hotel &#8211; St Martin de R\u00e9<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"_ZCm r-i7jMpyVvBzKY kno-desc-sh\" jsl=\"$t t-CIdVBizxsq8;$x 0;\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjbmJnJ6rvXAhVI5YMKHQCdB6IQ200I7QEwFA\">Overlooking the harbor and a 4-minute walk from its sister property, Villa Clarisse, this upscale hotel in a 17th-century shipbuilder&rsquo;s house is 1.1 km from the beach at Plage de la Cible. <span class=\"_dgc kd-hc\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjbmJnJ6rvXAhVI5YMKHQCdB6IQ3E0I7wEwFA\"><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>The elegant, individually decorated rooms, some with old-world period furniture, come with harbor or garden views, free Wi-Fi and minibars. In-room massage are available (fee). Suites add sitting areas; some have fireplaces and\/or marble bathrooms.<\/span><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>Dining options include a gourmet restaurant, a lounge and a tearoom. There&rsquo;s also a garden, outdoor seating and valet parking (fee). Guests have free access to the seasonal heated outdoor pool at Villa Clarisse.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbTexte\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_size=\u00a0\u00bbinitial\u00a0\u00bb background_position=\u00a0\u00bbtop_left\u00a0\u00bb background_repeat=\u00a0\u00bbrepeat\u00a0\u00bb background_layout=\u00a0\u00bbdark\u00a0\u00bb inline_fonts=\u00a0\u00bbLato\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/le-corps-de-garde-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6658 alignnone size-medium\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/le-corps-de-garde-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/le-corps-de-garde.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">Le Corps de Garde<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">4-star hotel &#8211; St Martin-de-R\u00e9<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"_ZCm r-iGZRxZwTtNSg kno-desc-sh\" jsl=\"$t t-CIdVBizxsq8;$x 0;\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwj2qs_g6rvXAhUQ24MKHc4eD4cQ200I0QEwFA\">Overlooking the port of Saint-Martin de R\u00e9, this quaint guesthouse in a 17th-century building is a 2-minute walk from the local history displays at the Mus\u00e9e Ernest Cognacq, 19 km from La <span class=\"_dgc kd-hc\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwj2qs_g6rvXAhUQ24MKHc4eD4cQ3E0I0wEwFA\"><span class=\"_J5e\">Rochelle \u2013 \u00cele de R\u00e9 Airport and 24 km from birdwatching at R\u00e9serve Naturelle de Lilleau des Niges.<\/span><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>The 5 relaxed rooms are individually decorated and feature wood furnishings and warm hues. They all come with free Wi-Fi, TVs and port views; some add pull-out sofas. There&rsquo;s no air-conditioning.<\/span><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>Breakfast is complimentary. Amenities available for surcharge include airport transfers and in-room massages<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbTexte\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_size=\u00a0\u00bbinitial\u00a0\u00bb background_position=\u00a0\u00bbtop_left\u00a0\u00bb background_repeat=\u00a0\u00bbrepeat\u00a0\u00bb background_layout=\u00a0\u00bbdark\u00a0\u00bb inline_fonts=\u00a0\u00bbLato\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/la-baronnie-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6663 alignnone size-medium\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/la-baronnie-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/la-baronnie.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato;\">Domaine de la Baronnie<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato;\">4-star hotel -St Martin de R\u00e9<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\"><br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Old medieval seigniory, then farm, the Domaine de la Baronnie was restored at the dawn of the 2000s to become a reception area. Composed of a Dimes Barn and a Manor, the Estate has a capacity of up to 650 people.<br \/>All elements are gathered for the success of your event: a team at your disposal, a prestigious and functional environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbTexte\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_size=\u00a0\u00bbinitial\u00a0\u00bb background_position=\u00a0\u00bbtop_left\u00a0\u00bb background_repeat=\u00a0\u00bbrepeat\u00a0\u00bb background_layout=\u00a0\u00bbdark\u00a0\u00bb inline_fonts=\u00a0\u00bbLato\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/hotel-le-richelieu-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6662 alignnone size-medium\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/hotel-le-richelieu-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/hotel-le-richelieu.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">Le Richelieu<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">5-star hotel &#8211; La Flotte<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"_ZCm r-iNfEXK1S9p_M kno-desc-sh\" jsl=\"$t t-CIdVBizxsq8;$x 0;\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjBzemf7LvXAhUhzIMKHdA1BlkQ200I7gEwFA\">Overlooking Plage de l&rsquo;Arnerault beach on the north coast of \u00cele de R\u00e9, this upscale spa hotel is 18.1 km from La Rochelle and 23.6 km from Phare des Baleines lighthouse museum. <span class=\"_dgc kd-hc\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjBzemf7LvXAhUhzIMKHdA1BlkQ3E0I8AEwFA\"><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>Set in the main hotel or separate cottages, the airy rooms offer air-conditioning and minibars; some have ocean views. Elegant suites add living areas and terraces.<\/span><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>Amenities include a cozy restaurant, a terrace bar and an outdoor pool, as well as a thalassotherapy day spa that uses seawater from the adjacent bay.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb30.35px|0px|2px|0px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb column_structure=\u00a0\u00bb1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&Prime;][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbTexte\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_size=\u00a0\u00bbinitial\u00a0\u00bb background_position=\u00a0\u00bbtop_left\u00a0\u00bb background_repeat=\u00a0\u00bbrepeat\u00a0\u00bb background_layout=\u00a0\u00bbdark\u00a0\u00bb inline_fonts=\u00a0\u00bbLato\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/le-clos-saint-martin-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6664 alignnone size-medium\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/le-clos-saint-martin-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/le-clos-saint-martin.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">Le Clos Saint Martin Hotel &amp; Spa<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">4-star hotel &#8211; St Martin de R\u00e9<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"_ZCm r-i1ID0hvfmdic kno-desc-sh\" jsl=\"$t t-CIdVBizxsq8;$x 0;\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiawdS17LvXAhUhxoMKHc_kABUQ200I3AEwEw\">Set in an 18th-century house, this spa hotel is 1.8 km from Plage de la Cible and 18.8 km from Phare des Baleines lighthouse. <span class=\"_dgc kd-hc\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiawdS17LvXAhUhxoMKHc_kABUQ3E0I3gEwEw\"><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>The chic, nautically themed rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Elegant suites add seating areas and Nespresso machines. A refined villa has 6 bedrooms opening onto the garden or patio, and features a modern kitchen, a cozy living room and a private pool, plus 12 bikes, a garage and a butler.<\/span><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>There are 2 seasonal outdoor pools, with 2 aqua bikes and a poolside bar. The plush spa offers a Turkish bath, a relaxation room and various treatments. There\u2019s also a gym with fitness classes available on request.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbTexte\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_size=\u00a0\u00bbinitial\u00a0\u00bb background_position=\u00a0\u00bbtop_left\u00a0\u00bb background_repeat=\u00a0\u00bbrepeat\u00a0\u00bb background_layout=\u00a0\u00bbdark\u00a0\u00bb inline_fonts=\u00a0\u00bbLato\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/chateau-de-mirambeau-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6659 alignnone size-medium\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/chateau-de-mirambeau-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/chateau-de-mirambeau.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">Chateau de Mirambeau<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">5-star hotel &#8211; Mirambeau<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"_ZCm r-iGqagfufYDGA kno-desc-sh\" jsl=\"$t t-CIdVBizxsq8;$x 0;\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjF6t_D7LvXAhUM74MKHcCWBhwQ200I0AEwGA\">Surrounded by an 8-hectare park, this grand hotel in a 16th-century stone-built mansion is 16 km from the medieval Ch\u00e2teau de Jonzac and 24 km from the iconic tower in the town of Pons. <span class=\"_dgc kd-hc\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjF6t_D7LvXAhUM74MKHcCWBhwQ3E0I0gEwGA\"><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>Featuring park or pool views, the genteel rooms come with antique furnishings, colorful fabrics and marble bathrooms, as well as free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Some rooms have claw-foot tubs. Suites add sitting areas. Room service is available.<\/span><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>An airy gourmet restaurant offers a covered terrace dining area. Other amenities include a gym, complimentary parking, and a posh spa (for guests age 16 and over), plus bar service to an elegant lounge and the outdoor pool.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbTexte\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16&Prime; background_size=\u00a0\u00bbinitial\u00a0\u00bb background_position=\u00a0\u00bbtop_left\u00a0\u00bb background_repeat=\u00a0\u00bbrepeat\u00a0\u00bb background_layout=\u00a0\u00bbdark\u00a0\u00bb inline_fonts=\u00a0\u00bbLato\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/hotel-la-monnaie-art-spa-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6661 alignnone size-medium\" height=\"180\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/hotel-la-monnaie-art-spa-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialeuropetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/hotel-la-monnaie-art-spa.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">La Monnaie Art &amp; Spa Hotel<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Lato;\">4-star hotel &#8211; La Rochelle<br \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><span class=\"_ZCm r-ilzD7ogO9CKo kno-desc-sh\" jsl=\"$t t-CIdVBizxsq8;$x 0;\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjt2rHP7LvXAhUn_IMKHWRYBmoQ200I5QEwFA\">Set in a 17th-century mansion filled with contemporary artworks, this upscale boutique hotel overlooking the Vieux-Port is a 1-minute walk from the Tour de la Lanterne and a 3-minute walk <span class=\"_dgc kd-hc\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjt2rHP7LvXAhUn_IMKHWRYBmoQ3E0I5wEwFA\"><span class=\"_J5e\">from the beach.<\/span><span class=\"_I5e\"><\/p>\n<p>The classy, understated rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. 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