Château du Nessay

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Château du Nessay, Coastal castle in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, France.

Château du Nessay is a former castle on a peninsula now functioning as a hotel with 17 rooms spread across the main building, annexes, and outbuildings. The property features a restaurant, bar, Phytomer spa with sauna and hammam, and provides direct access to the beach and hiking trails.

Built at the end of the 19th century atop earlier fortress foundations, the structure reflects the long occupation of this strategic peninsula location. Significant renovations gradually transformed it into the contemporary hotel seen today.

The castle blends French hospitality traditions with contemporary design, creating spaces that reflect both classical refinement and modern comfort for its guests. The location itself embodies how coastal communities in Brittany preserve their heritage while welcoming visitors into their way of life.

Visitors can plan visits throughout the year, though coastal weather and tidal patterns affect beach activities and hiking conditions. The direct connection between rooms and the natural environment makes warmer months particularly suitable for outdoor pursuits.

Each room offers distinct vantage points of shifting tidal patterns and seascapes that change continuously throughout the day from elevated positions. This constant visual transformation of the coastal landscape gives each hour of the day its own character.

Location: Saint-Briac-sur-Mer

Website: https://lenessay.com

GPS coordinates: 48.62380,-2.14289

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48

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