L'Esprit du 8 Large, charming guesthouse 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
  • Vélodyssée
  • Guide du Routard
  • Lonely Planet
  • Accueil Vélo
  • Guide Vert Michelin
  • Chambre d'hôtes référence
  • Villes et Pays d'art et d'histoire
  • Flow Vélo

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 center, was the sub-prefecture of Charente-Maritime for nearly 150 years.

      The guest rooms are very spacious and each bears the name of a 20th- century female designer . They are decorated with designer, industrial furniture and favorite second-hand objects.

      Passionate about old stones, vintage furniture, old cars, we have found the ideal place to share our passions with you. You will enjoy a privileged setting with closed indoor parking and the possibility of relaxing in a large garden by the swimming pool, a few steps from the Corderie Royale, the Hermione or the Place des Demoiselles de Rochefort.

      All rooms have the following amenities: king size bed (180x200 cm), television, courtesy tray, Nespresso coffee maker, Nuxe products, bathrobes, etc.

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Traveller Reviews L'Esprit du 8

4.9 sur 5 193 reviews

  • Nicole Carre

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nicole Carre on 25/02/2026

    A magnificent guest room in a beautiful house with exquisite and elegant decor. Sandrine and Pascal are welcoming and attentive hosts. Excellent breakfast. A must-stay when visiting Rochefort.

  • Katerine

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Katerine on 22/10/2025

    An unforgettable stay in an exceptional location. The room is very comfortable, with stylish, personalized decor. The breakfast is very comprehensive and delicious... The owners are warm and attentive. We also appreciated the private parking and the central yet quiet location.

  • Philippe Pain

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Philippe Pain on 09/10/2025

    We traveled for a month in France and L ‘esprit du 8 was the best facility we experienced….Pascal’s room and service were superb. Great kindness and true sincerity to give you the best possible experience…Very successful Pascal.

Traveller Reviews L'Esprit du 8

5.0 sur 5 147 reviews

Rating summary

  • Location 5.0 / 5
  • Sleep Quality 5.0 / 5
  • Rooms 5.0 / 5
  • Service 5.0 / 5
  • Value 4.9 / 5
  • Cleanliness 5.0 / 5
  • "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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  • "Best place in Rochefort"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Isabelle F (Miami Beach, Florida) on 22/07/2024

    Very beautiful property conveniently situated at walking distance of the main attractions in Rochefort yet very peaceful. Great garden and swimming pool. Very comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast...

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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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