Les Bassans
Art Deco ocean liner meets understated Breton boutique. Sandy neutrals, local ceramics, brass accents, and in-room telescopes for watching gannets and dolphins. Relaxed and nature-forward rather than flashy.
Room No. 4 has the bed positioned to jut into the bay window like the prow of a ship — worth requesting specifically
Why It Matters
First Fontenille Collection property in Brittany, and one of only a few upscale boutique hotels on this stretch of coastline. All 25 rooms have unobstructed sea views. The restaurant earned a listing in the 2025 Michelin Guide. The hotel name is a nod to the Northern Gannets (fous de Bassan) that nest on the nearby Sept-Îles — a rare seabird colony visible from the property.
A cliff-top Breton manor that opened as Villa Le Sphinx in 1936, Les Bassans was relaunched in spring 2025 as the first Brittany address of the Fontenille Collection. The 25-room hotel sits directly above Trestrignel beach on the Pink Granite Coast, with every room facing the sea and the Sept-Îles archipelago. The design takes its cue from 1930s ocean liners — wood panelling, brass fittings, bow-window bedrooms — while bathrooms are tiled with mosaics made from local marine sediments.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Classic Sea View Room
The entry-level rooms set the tone for the whole hotel. All face the sea — some oriented north toward Rouzic island, some east toward Trestrignel beach. Décor follows the 1930s ocean liner brief: dark wood panelling, brass accents, sandy neutrals, and fabrics from Pierre Frey and Caravane Paris. Bathrooms are spacious and decorated with mosaics from local marine sediments.
Sea View Room with Terrace
Same clean 1930s-cabin aesthetic as the classic rooms but with a private terrace overlooking the water. Good pick for anyone wanting outdoor space without moving to a suite. Air-conditioned, with walk-in shower, minibar, and flat-screen TV.
Suite
The most spacious option, with a separate living area and bedroom. One guest described feeling 'like we were in the open sea' from the second-floor suite. Comes with a walk-in shower, minibar, tea and coffee maker, seating area, and sea views. Can accommodate up to 2 children in some configurations.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Every room is equipped with a telescope for scanning the bay for gannets, puffins, dolphins, and seals visible from the coast. The hotel name is a direct nod to the Northern Gannet (fou de Bassan).
The hotel sits steps from the Customs Officers' Trail, a primarily flat two-mile coastal footpath along the GR34 long-distance hiking trail. The walk passes the dramatic pink granite formations of Ploumanac'h.
The hotel recommends kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding in the waters directly off Trestrignel beach and along the Pink Granite Coast.
The Atlantic coast around Perros-Guirec is suitable for surfing. Trestrignel beach is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Note: hotel does not provide water sports equipment on-site.
The hotel can recommend local boat tour companies for sailing excursions around the Sept-Îles archipelago, home to one of France's largest seabird colonies (puffins, gannets) and frequent dolphin sightings.
Yoga classes are available at the property alongside the spa facilities.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel has an accessible entrance and elevator access to all floors. Note: the path to outdoor loungers and garden may be challenging for guests with reduced mobility due to uneven terrain.
A 25m² auditorium in an annex across the road, equipped with a screen. Capacity: 25 standing, 12 seated, 8 reclining. The restaurant can also be made private (35-person seated capacity) for corporate events, seminars, or celebrations.
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout the property, rated at 100+ Mbps.
On-site sea-view restaurant with Michelin Guide listing, open kitchen, shellfish bar, and cocktail bar. Open to non-guests.
The hotel has a garden with sea views and outdoor loungers. Guests have noted it's a lovely spot for sunset watching.
A small car park at the hotel entrance reserved for guests, with approximately ten spaces including one accessible space. Additional public parking on Chemin de la Messe.
Dogs stay free and receive an in-room dog bed, ceramic bowls, and a goodie bag with toys and treats.
The hotel can arrange private transfers from Lannion train station (15 mins) or nearby airports by prior arrangement.
Spa des Bassans with jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, outdoor solarium, sea-view Nordic hot tub, and Alaena treatment rooms. Open to non-guests by reservation.
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