Hôtel La Pérouse, building in Nantes, France
Hôtel La Pérouse is a four-star contemporary building constructed in the early 1990s in Nantes, distinguished by its characteristic tilted facade of light-colored tuffeau stone. The seven-story structure contains 46 rooms with long, horizontally oriented windows distributed irregularly across its exterior.
The building was designed and opened in the early 1990s by architects Clotilde and Bernard Barto along with Pierrick Mazeron. It received the 'Patrimoine du XXe siècle' label in 2011 in recognition of its architectural significance from the 20th century.
The building takes its name from the French explorer Jean-François de Galaup, Comte de La Pérouse, reflecting Nantes' connection to maritime history. Its tilted facade with angled lines represents a contemporary approach to urban design that consciously stands apart from the older structures around it.
The hotel is centrally located in Nantes, just steps from the Cathedral and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, making it easy to explore the city on foot. It offers 24-hour front desk service, free Wi-Fi throughout, wheelchair accessibility, and accepts pets with potential additional charges.
The hotel's facade is intentionally angled and tilted, inspired by older Nantes buildings with similar inclinations, reflecting the natural settling of the ground in that area. During annual Heritage Days, it opens for guided visits allowing guests to explore the architectural details and design choices that define its contemporary character.
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