Cournon 56200 La Gacilly − France
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Eco-Hotel Spa Yves Rocher, a 4-star Spa Hotel in the heart of Brittany ...
Day after night, the Grée des Landes manages to reconcile well-being and harmony with nature.
Here, at the top of the hill, at the gates of the village of La Gacilly in Brittany , we take care of you taking care of nature. And Nature makes us good. The seasons are beautiful and true, organic and locavore cuisine, art in its element ... At Spa Yves Rocher, the rituals of care draw their strength from the plant. Living at La Grée des Landes is a simple, peaceful and inspiring experience. A luxury that lives first from the inside.
To spend a night in La Grée des Landes is to reconnect with oneself ... and with Nature. Inside, 29 rooms welcome you, all on one level and have a private terrace. For the eyes, the thousand shades of green and the soft lights of Brittany. For the senses, the warmth of the materials and the caress of an organic cotton duvet. For the heart, the consciousness of living an exceptional moment. And at the end of the garden? The shack. For a night or for a treatment, she invites you to reconnect with your child's soul. Better than an unusual accommodation: a tête-à-tête with trees, suspended six meters above the ground.
Enter the Jardins Sauvages, the gourmet organic restaurant where Nature inspires recipes, to the rhythm of the seasons. Here, the vegetable garden "sentinel" indicates the vegetables to cook, and all the herbs, flowers and aromatics are welcome. Because our Chef, Gilles Le Gallès, is not only Breton, absolutely organic and totally locavore: he is fluent in the plant.
Cultivate a lifestyle that invites you to take your time. Slow down. Let art and nature inspire you. Breathe. Here at La Grée des Landes, everything points in that direction. Away from the frantic place of our "modern" lives, in which we are all so "connected" and yet disconnected from the essential link that keeps us in touch with Nature. La Grée des Landes embodies the spirit of the Yves Rocher brand: eco-friendly throughout, designed for living in harmony with Nature, switching off, de-stressing.
The Natural Slow Life by Yves Rocher: Slow Attitude... with a soul supplement.
Here on the hilltops, on the outskirts of the village, we look after you by looking after Nature. And Nature repays us generously. Here, the seasons are palpable and beautiful, the food is organic and locally-sourced, art is in its element... And our massage rituals draw their power from the plant world. Life at La Grée des Landes is simple, restful and inspirational, all at the same time. A luxury that starts from the inside.
Round a bend in a little-trod path, you catch your first glimpse of the Eco-Hotel Spa Yves Rocher through the trees, like a wooden sentry overlooking the moors. To the right is a paddock, and a few donkeys. To the left, a modern sculpture reaches skyward. You are at La Grée des Landes, a haven of nature created by Jacques Rocher in La Gacilly, Brittany, the birthplace of the famous Brand.
It is a hotel, an organic gastro-restaurant, an Yves Rocher Spa, but above all a place where people, biodiversity and art co-exist peacefully and at peace. An ideal spot to unwind and revitalise, following the rhythm of the seasons.
Not only does La Grée des Landes nestle in Nature's bosom, it lives with Nature. Certified "Haute Qualité Environnementale" (HQE), accredited by Green Globe and awarded the European Ecolabel, it epitomises the Yves Rocher Brand's uncompromising commitment to ecosystems and the environment. Green roofs, solar panels, a wood-fired boiler, rainwater harvesting, a filter garden, natural claddings, bat nest-boxes… Here, nothing is left to chance, either for Nature or for your well-being.
If you wake up early at La Grée des Landes, you can start an eclectic inventory that might include a fox, a badger, a rabbit, a squirrel, a pipistrelle bat, a common frog, a blue tit, a tawny owl, a lacewing, a golden ground beetle, a damselfly - and 36 different types of butterfly. This site, which is monitored by France's Birds Protection League (LPO), is home to 48 bird species, including six new nesting species: the wood lark, the spotted flycatcher, the common linnet, the house sparrow, the firecrest and the European serin.
At La Grée des Landes, art is part of the landscape, and none of the art installations is here by chance. Because here, we see Nature as a source of inspiration, providing the stuff that both works of art and dreams are made on. Because everything that enhances our environment also contributes to our well-being. That is why, everywhere you look, both indoors and outdoors, your eyes will rest upon the vision of an artist who shares the same commitment to protecting our Parent Company: Mother Earth! As you stroll around, look out for these art creations whose message is as much about beauty as it is about raising awareness.
La Grée des Landes, a hotel with 29 eco-friendly guest rooms, one Prestige Suite, one amazing Cabin… and four stars.
Staying at La Grée des Landes means drawing the curtains on everyday life and opening them onto Nature. Everything here is focused on your well-being, including those things that cannot be measured: peace and quiet, and the fragrances of flowers, moss and heath that waft over to you on the terrace.
So as to repay Nature in kind, La Grée des Landes supports the "Plant for the Planet" initiative run by the Yves Rocher Foundation - Institut de France, funding the cost of planting one tree for every night spent at the hotel.
COSY COCOONS
La Grée des Landes Spa Hotel offers the atmosphere of a guest house with the ultimate luxury of unbroken peace and quiet. Your ground-level room nestles in the very heart of the moors and opens onto a private terrace that looks out over the 10-hectare grounds. With duvets and pillows in organic cotton, oak flooring, natural materials, linen curtains and a south-westerly orientation, nature has given the best of herself for your well-being.
WIDE-ANGLE VIEWS OF BRITTANY'S MOORLAND
Our suites at La Grée des Landes are much more than just somewhere to stay: they are an island of tranquillity where time does not exist, a home from home far away from everyday life. They comprise a living area with a workstation, opening onto a private twin terrace. This is a great place to linger over breakfast in the morning, after an incredibly good night's sleep in 100% organic bedding. And wherever you look, you are surrounded by Nature. For a short break or a longer stay, for a romantic getaway or a family holiday, you will feel at home here... And we will look after you.
IN THE HEART OF THE PARKLAND
On the wooden terrace, with its delightful scented plants, the pleasures of life on the moors can be enjoyed by couples, families and larger groups if you opt for a double suite.
Chamomile, cornflowers and marigolds: flowers reign supreme in our new botanical suites. Nestling in the southern part of the La Grée des Landes Estate, each suite has a living room and a large family bedroom.
It is the ideal place to reconnect with your inner self and let yourself slip into "Natural Slow Life" mode.
A CABIN BETWEEN THE HEAVENS AND EARTH
A cabin up in the treetops in Brittany, a cocoon of tranquillity amongst the foliage, the Yves Rocher Spa Cabin nestles in the upper branches of an ancient cypress tree. Guests can stay here between October and May, with only the star-studded sky and the birds of the night for neighbours. It really is just you and the trees… your spirits will soar and your body will be lulled.
You are greeted by an enveloping warmth from the overflow pool, whose blue horizon is an echo to Nature all around. When the time comes, you cross the threshold of the traditional Hammam and relax in its soothing heat, which prepares your skin for the expert treatments given by our beauticians. Then it is time to slip into a flower bath, a perfumed prelude to one of the Great Beauty Rituals that open up the channels for a new harmony between body and mind. Take it slow, this is your "me-time".
Which luxury are you going to treat yourself to next? A facial or body treatment, or maybe you are being tempted by a rebalancing beauty treatment with Baikal powder, or a relaxing modelage massage with organic jojoba oil… Or you might want to celebrate your stay here, at the Yves Rocher font of well-being, with one of the "Great Rituals Signature" using 15 organic plants, hot Entada seed or argan oil... Whichever you choose, it will take you on a sensory journey lasting for nearly two hours. Let the Yves Rocher expertise carry you away!
Can a Beauty Ritual pick up the perfume of something unique? Between June and September, the Cabin perched high in an ancient cypress tree provides a cosy setting for ritual beauty treatments created especially for this place. The smell of the bark, the rustle of the leaves, the song of the lark, you are a million miles away. But still very close to your inner self.
Breath, Nature is here to greet you! At the Spa, just like everywhere else at La Grée des Landes, everything has been designed with the environment in mind. The ambient temperature remains at 29° all year round due to the south-westerly orientation, enhanced thermal insulation and the overhanging roof. The pool is heated by wood, and all the water is recycled and used to water the green roofs.
You need to slow down? You will be able to follow our Yoga coach, for a session in the heart of the undergrowth, in immersion in Nature. Or try.
Your dynamism only needs to express itself? Opt for the Sport Nature course, the BodySculpt or a session of Gymball. Personalized Pilates coaching or a Thigh-Abdos-Buttocks challenge could also be suitable for you.
Your nature leads you to more intense exercises? Our fitness training or TRX training circuits should please you. And our swimming pool is not only a place of relaxation: it also hosts Aquabike or Aquatraining sessions.
La Grée des Landes is a haven of peace, but sports and fitness enthusiasts are received with every respect. Inside, a wellness area with pool, relaxation and fitness areas. Outdoors, wellness courses laid out across the park ... and the possibility to take a bike ride or a jog, following the hiking path that runs along the Eco-Hotel Spa.
Natural Slow life ... or the art of finding, in Nature, the very essence of well-being. Here, the thousand colors of the moor, the infinite variations of the seasons in the tall grass and in the woods invite to serenity. In action or meditation, you will be fine. Quite simply.
The Gacilly immerses you in the heart of green Brittany, not far from Vannes, Rennes and Nantes. Here, Nature is not a simple soothing, it is majestic. The perfumes of wild flowers, the singing of birds, the trees of a hundred feet. It is a green setting that invites you to recharge your batteries. A quality of life that pays off in terms of quality of work. To live this experience, we propose you two places of welcome, adapted to the seminars of the most important companies, as to the most confidential client meetings .
Breathe ... You have never been so far from the stress of the city, the pressure of everyday life. At La Grée des Landes, a seminar rhymes naturally with well-being. The atmosphere exudes serenity and relaxation and the spaces are fully designed to provide an environment conducive to exchanges, group work and reflection. Bathed in natural light, the rooms open widely to the outdoor meadows and the surrounding moor. The center offers two modular spaces of 40 m² each, which can be grouped into one. An ideal configuration for your seminars as for your group work.
La Grée des Landes welcomes you in its 29 rooms on one level with private terrace and open views of the green landscape of Morbihan.
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Breathe ... You have never been so far from the stress of the city, the pressure of everyday life. At La Grée des Landes, a seminar rhymes naturally with well-being. The atmosphere exudes serenity and relaxation and the spaces are fully designed to provide an environment conducive to exchanges, group work and reflection. Bathed in natural light, the rooms open widely to the outdoor meadows and the surrounding moor. The center offers two modular spaces of 40 m2 each, which can be grouped into one. An ideal configuration for your seminars as for your group work.
This offer includes:
Past the entrance to the village and a charming little bridge spanning the river, the Vegetarium appears in the heart of an old mill. Behind its stone walls country, the place houses a meeting room of 85m ² freely privatizable for the organization of your events. Want to start the day with a walk in nature? You are just 800 m from the Eco-Hotel Yves Rocher Spa - 10 minutes through the woods.
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Is it going to be nature, sea, culture, heritage or history? Choosing will be the hardest part! The area around La Gacilly has some of Morbihan's must-see sites for you to discover, such as the standing stones at Carnac, Rochefort-en-Terre (voted France's favourite village in 2016!) and Quiberon's Côte Sauvage. Alternatively, you might want to step into the Forest of Brocéliande...
Painters, engravers, glassmakers, weavers, wood turners, sculptors and potters… Over the last four decades, some 180 craftsmen, professional artisans and artists have demonstrated their talent. Nowadays, some 30 studio-boutiques are open all year round in the historic heart of the village.
You are invited to touch, see, smell and feel. Yves Rocher's Botanical Gardens extend over more than two hectares, on the hillside above La Gacilly. Their vocation is threefold: to tell us about Man's relationship with the plant world, to protect biodiversity, and to take us on a (sensory) journey to the cradle of the Yves Rocher expertise.
All summer, La Gacilly's gardens and alleyways and the walls of its houses turn into photo galleries dedicated to street art. Between June and September every year, France's biggest outdoor festival of photography presents ethical and humanistic images that have caught the eye of the great international photographers. The La Gacilly Festival of Photography attracts over 40,000 visitors to its 30 or so exhibitions.
Just 600 metres from the Eco-Hotel is the Végétarium Café, a pleasant place to stop off for a tasty snack in the picturesque small village of La Gacilly. It is full of greenery and light, and offers a range of Brasserie-style snacks from the kitchens of the Jardins Sauvages restaurant. You will find seasonal local products, cooked to bring out their natural flavours and aromas, served in a relaxed, convivial setting that is the perfect venue either for entertainments and early evening concerts, or for business meetings!
You are in the homeland of our chef, Gilles Le Gallès. He is an aesthete of the plant world, creating seasonal menus in which every kind of fruit, vegetable, root and aromatic herb finds its place. It is a gourmet's delight, of course, but it is also totally organic and locally-sourced. At Les Jardins Sauvages restaurant, Nature sets the tempo.
Depending on the chef's inspiration and what products are available within a radius of less than 50 kilometres, our menus are a composition of flavours, textures and colours. Day by day the menu follows the movements of Nature, and it changes completely every two months. Steamed delicacies, dishes complemented by sauces made with the juice of vegetables, or fish… or a few flower petals: good, beautiful and healthy.
CHOOSE ORGANIC
More than 600 ingredients sourced from 45 suppliers, 35 wines... At Les Jardins Sauvages, everything is organic (except the fish, which cannot be certified). The chef puts together his range of delicious produce within a 50 km radius, from producers who share his commitment to the "organic and local" movement. Food "made in Brittany" from top to tail! This is one of the few restaurants in France to be certified 100% organic, ever since 2013.
OUR CHEF GILLES LE GALLÈS
After studying with Bernard Loiseau and Gilbert Lecoze, he became chef at various restaurants in Paris which he owned, including La Barrière in Clichy, a restaurant serving traditional dishes, and the Aristippe fish restaurant. A native of Vannes in Brittany, in 2005 he decided to come back to the region where he was born. Since the establishment the "Les Jardins Sauvages" restaurant at the Yves Rocher Eco Spa Hotel in 2009, Gilles has been managing a team of nine cooks and eight waiters and waitresses.
THE KITCHEN GARDEN ON WATCH
At Les Jardins Sauvages, we keep an eye on Nature so as to take what she has to give... at the exact moment when she is ready to give it. Situated in the immediate vicinity of the restaurant, the kitchen garden is on watch all year round, to see what La Gacilly's soil is producing in terms of fruit, vegetables and herbs. When our chef does his buying he goes by this guide, his own inspiration, and one simple rule: if it does not grow here, it does not go onto the plate! Take a leisurely stroll up and down the paths before going in for your meal...
The lounge bar is a pleasant place to sit for a while, no matter what the season. During summer, opening out onto the wooden terrace, it has a unique view over the kitchen garden, the works of art installed on the site and the fabulous sunsets. In winter, what better than sipping an aromatic tea or infusion beside the fire, browsing through the works of art available in the library. Sometimes this convivial, relaxing room turns into a Piano Bar, adding a lively note to its cosy atmosphere.
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Hotel: La Grée des Landes
Address: Cournon 56200 La Gacilly
Region: Bretagne (Britany)
Country: France
Official website: http://www.lagreedeslandes.com/
Telephone: +33 (0)2 99 08 50 50
Fax: +33 (0)2 99 93 35 40
Hotel email: resa.hotel@yrnet.com
By train
Take the TGV direct from Paris, Rennes or Nantes to Redon, then a 10-minute taxi ride (which may be reserved by La Grée des Landes).
By car
From Rennes
- Take the D177 following signs to Aéroport/St Jacques de la Lande
- Follow signs to Redon
- Exit Pipriac
- Take the D777 to La Gacilly
From Nantes
- Take the N165 following the signs to Vannes
- Exit Pontchâteau
- Follow the signs to Redon on the D773
- Then drive through Redon continuing on the D873/D777 to La Gacilly
From Paris
- Drive to Rennes on the A10, then the A11 and follow the itinerary above from Rennes.
GPS coordinates
latitude : 47.7651619 / longitude : -2.1312