La Mare aux Oiseaux, The Originals Collection

Wellness hotel · Saint-Joachim ·

La Mare aux Oiseaux, The Originals Collection

Wellness hotel · Saint-Joachim ·

Artistic Michelin-starred restaurant with unique, locally sourced dishes

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223 Fedrun, 44720 Saint-Joachim, France Get directions

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"A globetrotter and keen ornithologist, (with birds fluttering freely in his garden,) Éric Guérin has invented a universe that is uniquely his own. On an island ringed by circular canals, in the heart of the Brière Regional Nature Park, he has immersed himself in his terroir, all the better to serve up his own superb take on it. Indeed, the chef is an artist at heart, whose first passion is "creating". It is in the kitchen that he has found "his mode of expression", and for that we are grateful to him! Using first-class ingredients, he crafts appealing "natural" dishes that are rife with personality, delicacy, freshness – at times his cooking even borders on the poetic. The charm of the location – not least the "exotic" guestrooms for those who wish to extend their stay – and the warm, efficient welcome of the youthful and enthusiastic team add the finishing touch!" - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/pays-de-la-loire/saint-joachim/restaurant/la-mare-aux-oiseaux

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La Mare aux Oiseaux, The Originals Collection (Relais du Silence), a Design Boutique Hotel Saint-Joachim, France

"This hotel is located on the Island of Fedrun, in the heart of a charming village in Brière. It offers contemporary setting in the heart of nature. Rooms at La Mare Aux Oiseaux are equipped with a telephone, TV and private bathroom. Some of them are in a stilt house, offering a unique island experience. The restaurant offers a choice of traditional and modern dishes. Children menus are also available. The chef, Eric Guerin, has one Michelin star. Lunch and dinner can be served on the veranda. Guests can also have a drink in the living room, Le Salon des Cages, or on the garden with terrace. Nearby activities include cycling. La Mare Aux Oiseaux is a 15-minute drive from Saint-Nazaire, 20 minutes from La Baule and a 45 minutes from Nantes." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

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"The Brière region is known for its chaumières, whitewashed cottages with thatched roofs made of locally sourced reed. One of the area’s best boutique hotels, La Mare aux Oiseaux, offers a twist on tradition that’s both fanciful and practical: it’s set on an island, and rooms are housed in stilted cabins, just slightly elevated above the marshes of one of the largest wetlands in France." - Tablet Hotels

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La Mare aux Oiseaux, The Originals Collection

Hilary H.

Google

We had the most marvelous lunch here!! Fantastic highly creative locally sourced thoughtful menu, kind and attentive and very knowledgeable staff, beautiful space, a great sommelier. The perfect spot for a special meal. Thank you to everyone who made it so lovely.

Tim H.

Google

Arrogance en papillon! We had a very nicely prepared meal which was diminished by the arrogance of our waiter. Most of the staff was lovely, but the staff member who took our order was perfunctory and arrogant. I had the sun shining in my eyes and asked for help. He simply said and repeated that he had given us the best table in the house (expecting me to be terribly grateful). When he finally acknowledged the problem, he was unable to operate the blinds, so he abandoned us to the sun. I know, how unusual to have sunshine in this part of the world.

Charles K.

Google

We had a fantastic experience and it will leave a lasting impression on us. The website totally undersells the hotel and cozyness of the place. Service is top notch, room was perfect and dreamy, location is unique and the food was great! Special note to the quality of the food, being extremely locally sourced, creative and unique. Breakfast was also amazing. We will definitely comeback as this was a real treat.

lpasqu809573

Google

4 stars? No 2! The small room has no doors for the bath. The WC (with a folding door) is 1m from the bad. No air conditioning. Not a real shower. The Hydromassage in the spa is broken. The breakfast is chaotic, missing plates , glasses , milk , etc.||Birds in cages? Is it eco-friendly? No thanks!||I do not value the restaurant, this rating is for the hotel.

tjamski

Google

This was my third visit. The staff are exceptional, the rooms charming and the meals were amazing. So relaxing and we had fantastic weather for early April.

ulysses4

Google

It's a one of a kind hotel immersed in a lovely natural and man made environment that would inspire John James Audobon. With a charming staff, countless thoughtful and whimsical artistic touches, at one with its national park setting, you won't soon forget its unique attributes. While, on the whole, quite comfortable, there were some really annoying but correctable deficits with our room(s). ||The front door was extremely sticky and could only be opened with an unusual downward twist. (Have they heard of WD40, or is it warped from humidity?) The bathroom lighting is of a twilight nature. The sink was maddeningly slow to drain, While our room was quite spacious, there wasn't a single chair. The "desk" was filled with appliances for those who can't wait for their coffee or tea in the morning. Perhaps the only socket suitable for charging a laptop or phone is deep under that desk and only accessible after you pull the cord from one of those appliances. Other than a few artistic hooks next to a radiator, there is no place to hang clothes, except in the enchanting indoor/outdoor room, where there was a pretty oriental chest. Hangars in there were at a suitable height for children, and it was filled with pillows and a spare blanket and a safe. So, with pillows spewed across our floor, we made do with a few places to hang some clothes which were icy cold in the morning. There is a ceiling electric heater out there, but it would be excessive to leave it on all night.||The annoyances will fade, and hopefully, ne corrected. A lot of thought and love have gone into building this fine place. A little more will smooth things out.||The restaurant is worthy, if a bit overdone. We would be delighted to return.

Skinner73

Google

Went at the suggestion of a friend and was instantly impressed by the setting and the large, comfortable rooms. This is a spa in a bird sanctuary with a Michelin starred restaurant that lives up to its star. It’s a 4 star hotel for a great price. Plus it’s really a one of a kind place. Though the meal was not inexpensive, I’ve paid more and usually have been disappointed. This was actually fun and full of surprises. I wish I could have stayed two nights and taken more advantage of the facilities and surroundings.

Barmag

Google

This place is unusual - no doubt about that. Traditional thatched buildings, and you're on an island, but probably wouldn't know it. And birds everywhere - alive in the garden, in cages (yes!) indoors, pictures all over - plus the rooms were named after birds rather than numbered.||||Thankful for our SatNav/GPS, we arrived in the middle of a downpour. There is ample free parking opposite. Nice airy modern room, with a terrace which would have been nice to sit out on, but for the rain. Very comfortable, and quiet except for early morning birds.||||The restaurant is obviously a quality offering, but you need a good appetite. There is no conventional a la carte, and you are steered towards tasting menus which are either large or gargantuan. Obvious love and skill had been demonstrated in the cooking, but we enjoyed some courses rather more than others. Save room at the end for the birds nest of chocolate with 'eggs' made up of various sweet things. Mmm. Breakfast was less special, but ok.||||Enjoyable overall and we were glad to have visited.

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Hilary H.

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Tim H.

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Charles K.

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lpasqu809573

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tjamski

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This was my third visit. The staff are exceptional, the rooms charming and the meals were amazing. So relaxing and we had fantastic weather for early April.

ulysses4

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Skinner73

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Barmag

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