Wellness weekend ideas in Ille-et-Vilaine
If you want to treat yourself to a moment of relaxation and a change of scenery, you’ve come to the right place. Brittany is renowned for its thalassotherapy centres and its marine waters. Here in Ille-et-Vilaine, you can be sure that you will find the right wellness activity for you. Whether you prefer to relax in a jaccuzi, sauna or hammam, or simply let yourself be pampered during a treatment session, there is no shortage of offers. Follow us as we discover wonderful establishments that will meet all your needs and criteria.
Emeria Dinard Hôtel Thalasso & Spa is a unique spa hotel overlooking the Emerald Coast that we suggest you absolutely try if you are visiting Ille-et-Vilaine. Indeed, this structure holds a Thalasso and Spa institute with a surface area of 2800 m². Inside, for your greatest well-being, you will find 49 treatment rooms, an aquatic area, a sauna, a hammam, a large swimming pool heated to 29 degrees and a sea water course heated to 33 degrees.
For an immersion in the heart of nature, in a preserved environment, the Unique Hôtel Spa team advises you to cross the threshold of the Domaine de Cicé Blossac, located in Bruz, near Rennes. In this corner of paradise, you will experience rejuvenating moments. Let yourself be tempted by one of their massages, treatments or by a yoga class.
If you choose the city of Rennes, you will find many hotels that offer wellness areas and extraordinary services. Among them, we would like to mention the Best Western Collection Le Saint-Antoine Hôtel Spa, the LeCoq-Gadby Hôtel & Spa, and the Balthazar Hôtel & Spa.
Other facilities in Saint-Malo such as the Nouveau Monde Hotel and the Oceania Saint-Malo Hotel also have swimming pools, hammams, solariums and spa areas dedicated to facials, body treatments, modelling and massages.
Luxurious inspirations in Ille-et-Vilaine
Ille-et-Vilaine is a very dynamic department in France. Here are a few ideas and places not to be missed for a nice trip with your family, your partner or your friends.
As we all know, when the holidays come around, it’s often synonymous with idleness! You simply want to let go and don’t want to cook. But you still have a sweet tooth? We understand you and you’re totally right, you have to treat yourself. But not in just any restaurant. We suggest that you push open the doors of Michelin-starred restaurants. The chefs of the St-Placide restaurant in Saint-Malo, the Racines or Holen restaurant in Rennes or the Le Pourquoi Pas – Hôtel Castelbrac will concoct exceptional dishes for you.
Then, travel through the centuries, immerse yourself in the most famous myths and legends by walking through the famous forest of Brocéliande.
Programme idea for a stay / weekend in Ille-et-Vilaine
Have you decided to go to Ille-et-Vilaine for a weekend or a holiday? Researching which towns to visit, which spa hotels to stay in and which activities to do is proving difficult because of the range of offers available on the internet. Don’t worry, the editors of Unique Hotel Spa have taken care of everything!
First of all, if you are looking for an exceptional spa hotel, we can recommend the Emeria Dinard Hôtel Thalasso & Spa, located between Cap Fréhel and Mont-Saint-Michel. Here, you will be immersed in the most natural setting and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Emerald Coast. Book one of the 170 rooms and suites on the sea or garden side and enjoy all the comfort of a 4-star spa hotel. You will also find 2 restaurants, 1 bar as well as their Thalasso & Spa Institute of no less than 2800 m² inside this prestigious structure. The customer reviews left on booking platforms such as Booking or Tripadvisor will confirm that this hotel deserves its 4 stars.
Day 1: Visit of the city of Dinard and Saint-Malo
After your arrival in Ille-et-Vilaine or your first night in your spa hotel, we suggest you visit the town of Dinard. In the morning, stroll through the Port-Breton park and along the Écluse beach. For lunch, succumb to the modern cuisine of the Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant Le Pourquoi – Hôtel Castelbrac. After this invigorating break, explore the wonders of Saint-Malo. There, walk the famous ramparts or discover the historic centre of the corsair city. At sunset, stroll along the beach and marvel at the beauty of the landscape. Finally, round off this beautiful day with a relaxing break in the wellness area of your hotel spa.
Day 2: Visit of the Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay
For this second day, we suggest that you travel a few kilometres and cross Norman soil to discover the “Wonder of the West”, in other words Mont-Saint-Michel. For a day, visit the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, admire the spectacle of the high tides, allow yourself a bike ride around the bay or simply let yourself be subjugated by the exceptional view from the bridge.
Ille-et-Vilaine is an area that is often misunderstood or associated with many prejudices. But after reading our article, we hope that you will want to discover this beautiful department. Because yes, it is there that you will experience life-size stays in spa hotels facing the sea.
