A wellness retreat in Brittany

This is the perfect time. ‘You’ time, to surround yourself with positive energy and connect with the invigorating elements, for a gentle reboot. Where better to re-energise than Brittany? To fill your lungs with the refreshing salty sea breeze, soak up the beneficial trace elements and treat yourself to some blissfully indulgent pampering, check out our 5 suggestions: It’s up to you to pick which one will do you the most good!

In the blink of an eye

1. Le Celtique Hotel & Spa in Carnac

A Belle Époque setting for a cosy break

Carnac, its beaches and Belle Époque villas… You’ll love the sweet life awaiting you at the seaside resort in winter, as well as being pampered at Le Celtique Hotel & Spa, one of its legendary addresses. Wood-panelled atmosphere and navy stripes, patinated rattan and “so Art Deco” gildings – it’s like being in a family house! After a sea-salty stroll alongside the beach, cheeks kissed by the wind and seaspray, bundle up in a cosy bathrobe and take it easy by a luxurious mirror swimming pool. Water temperature? 29°C. Just right, before or after your treatment. Seaweed wrap, scrub with ultra-powerful trace elements, rituals of the world; personalised holistic treatments… What’s’ your favourite way of relaxing?

Le Celtique

2. Sport Ouessant & Spa – Ushant Island

A cosy island getaway

Feel like something completely different? A timeless break to recharge your batteries? Head to Ushant Island (Île d’Ouessant in French). From Brest or Le Conquet, set off for a one-to-two-hour ocean crossing to an unspoilt bay. There, you’ll find a hotel nestling amidst peaceful surroundings, dedicated to well-being and inspired by the local traditional architecture. The guest rooms, duplex suites and apartment are graced with a soothing blend of wood, metal, glass and velvet. Yoga, aquagym, aquabiking, mindfulness meditation, sessions in a reversible sauna (dry heat or steam), musical entertainment (harp and grand piano) … A temple for the senses, where you can while away quality time just for you!

Sport Ouessant & Spa

Ideas

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3. Hôtel Restaurant & Spa La Butte, à Plouider

An exquisite oasis by the sea

A mindful care experience, in a setting that champions excellence and sustainability? This is what guests are promised at La Butte, north of Finistère, with the perfect recipe for a revitalising pick-me-up. Comfortable, elegant guest rooms, Yin yoga sessions and meditation workshops, amidst pastel shades and materials that chime with the elements of this corner of Brittany. Looking out to sea, here you really can enjoy the luxury of time. So why not extend your stay with the Hatha yoga session on Sunday morning!

“Méditation & Mouvements” break at La Butte

4. Grand Hotel de Courtoisville in Saint-Malo

Spa and Art Deco a stone’s throw from the beach

This may well be where you’ll find true luxury in winter. Treat yourself to a cosy, carefree weekend where everything’s just right, never overdoing it. At the Courtoisville in Saint-Malo, a step away from Sillon Beach, Art Deco elegance sets the tone. The rooms? Havens of tranquillity. The spa opens onto nature and is equipped with all the essentials — heated indoor swimming pool, hammam and expert treatments. You alternate them with invigorating walks alongside the sea – the “intra muros” is a stone’s throw away. A perfectly mixed cocktail, a bistronomic dinner with a touch of sea air about it: nothing ostentatious. Just a feeling that won’t let you go… that you’ve found the right place at the right time.

Grand Hôtel de Courtoisville

5. La Ferme Mellon – Plouguernével

Natural stones, inner peace

This is one of those places where time stands still. Deep in the Breton countryside, between Monts d’Arrée and Lake Guerlédan, Jörg and Silke at the Ferme Mellon give you a choice of accommodation options – B&B, chalet, cabin or tiny house – before making you feel at home in the wellness area, inspired by crystal healing. The idea: draw on stones’ natural powers to rebalance your physical and mental energies. Find relief, rebuild confidence, embrace positive emotions – reap the benefits of this time-honoured practice. Reviving hot stone massage or a wholesome sauna experience: a few hours is all you’ll need to find inner peace again!

La Ferme Mellon