L'Esprit du 8 Large, charming guest house with swimming pool in Rochefort

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday Open 24h/24
  • Tuesday Open 24h/24
  • Wednesday Open 24h/24
  • Thursday Open 24h/24
  • Friday Open 24h/24
  • Saturday Open 24h/24
  • Sunday Open 24h/24

Closes at 00:00 am

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Useful information

  • Petit Futé
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Location : In town

No of rooms : 5

No of sleeps : 10

Other services : Circuit bord de mer en voiture ancienne (Austin Healey 3000)

Province : Pays d’Aunis and the coastline, La Rochelle, Rochefort and Marennes

Tariffs by night : more than 140€

Services

  • American Express accepted
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • English spoken
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Garden furniture
  • Heating
  • Internet : WIFI
  • Linen included
  • No Pets allowed
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Seminar Room
  • Television : yes
  • Terrace
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • L'Esprit du 8 is a unique place in Rochefort. This vast private mansion from 1830, located in the historic centre, was for almost 150 years the sub-prefecture of Charente-Maritime.

      The guest rooms are very spacious and each is named after a 20th- century female designer. They are decorated with designer and industrial furniture, as well as carefully selected vintage finds.


      As lovers of historic buildings, vintage furniture, and classic cars, we've found the perfect place to share our passions with you. You'll enjoy a privileged setting with secure indoor parking and the opportunity to relax in a large garden by the pool, just steps from the Maison Pierre Loti, the Corderie Royale, and the Place des Demoiselles in Rochefort.

      All rooms offer the following amenities: king size bed (180x200 cm), television, Wi-Fi, courtesy tray, Nespresso coffee machine, Nuxe products, bathrobes...

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Traveller Reviews L'Esprit du 8

4.9 sur 5 196 reviews

  • Daphne Todd

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Daphne Todd on 02/06/2026

    Beautiful chambre d'hote with lovely, friendly hosts. An oasis of tranquility in Rochefort, one of our favourite towns. Combined with a visit to La Rochelle, it's just perfect.

  • madamegeraldine

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by madamegeraldine on 26/05/2026

    A wonderful stay at Sandrine and Pascal's superb guesthouse in the heart of historic Rochefort-sur-Mer. A 19th-century townhouse, formerly the sub-prefecture, it's a place full of charm: mosaics, stained glass windows, antique parquet floors, and marble fireplaces. The rooms are tastefully decorated, blending designer furniture, antique finds, and tributes to great 20th-century female designers. The atmosphere is elegant, intimate, and relaxing. Special mention goes to the large garden and heated pool, which were particularly appreciated during this Pentecost weekend in the heat! Thank you to Sandrine and Pascal for their warm, discreet, and attentive welcome, as well as for their excellent restaurant recommendations. A truly wonderful place that we wholeheartedly recommend.

  • Frederic Broquet

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Frederic Broquet on 12/04/2026

    The spirit of number 8 is above all the spirit of Sandrine and Pascal, who have tastefully and skillfully assembled an exceptional furniture collection over the past few years. You are welcomed with simplicity and warmth, like members of the family. The description of the place is accurate, perfectly reflecting our decision to discover this beautiful house.

Traveller Reviews L'Esprit du 8

5.0 sur 5 154 reviews

Rating summary

  • Location 5.0 / 5
  • Sleep Quality 4.9 / 5
  • Rooms 4.9 / 5
  • Service 5.0 / 5
  • Value 4.9 / 5
  • Cleanliness 5.0 / 5
  • "Great Find near the Corderie Royale"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 569marshac on 02/05/2026

    Great quiet location in historic district near Corderie Royale. Welcoming hosts who couldn’t seem to do enough for us. Street parking due to larger rental car just outside front door was fine. Large...

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  • "A Gem of a place"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by lstevens7 (Poole, United Kingdom) on 15/07/2025

    A beautiful, stylish, clean, comfortable, and perfect place to stay. The house and gardens are so beautiful. It’s in a great location and yet very quiet. We slept very well. The hosts were friendly...

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  • "Exceptional stay"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 834melaniep (Maldon, United Kingdom) on 09/09/2024

    Wonderful attentive hosts, beautiful rooms and the most comfortable bed ever, central to the shops/restaurants and Port. There was a lovely pool to relax by, weather permitting. Breakfast was...

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L'Esprit du 8

Address

8 rue Jean Jaurès
17300 Rochefort

Contacts

Phone : 06 79 43 92 77

GPS coordinates

45° 56'16.7"N, 0° 57'31.65"W

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