Le Champlain, La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)

Le Champlain - A historic 4-star hotel with French formal gardens and a navigator-themed bar

Le Champlain occupies a renovated 17th-century convent building featuring a 10764 ft² French formal garden, originally the cloister garden of the Hospitalières convent. The 39-room hotel offers Standard (129 ft²), Superior (215.5 ft²), Deluxe (20-269 ft²), Prestige (20-237 ft²), and Suite (430.5 ft²) accommodations with garden or city views, air conditioning, soundproofing, and Rituals toiletries. A navigator-themed bar serves drinks in the garden or comfortable armchairs, operating daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast includes a buffet with pastries, pancakes, eggs, cheeses, and cold meats for €18 per person. The hotel provides 24-hour multilingual reception, concierge service, luggage storage, and three meeting rooms (Champlain, Boiserie, Marie-Hélène) ranging from 22-430.5 ft². Located on rue Rambaud near rue Saintes Claires, Le Champlain sits 328.1 ft from Place de Verdun car park and 0.5 miles from Vieux Port.

Pros

The 10764 ft² French formal garden dates to the 18th century and offers serene outdoor space

Multiple room categories include 430.5 ft² suites with king-size beds and sofa beds

A navigator-themed bar operates daily with garden seating and event programming

Three meeting rooms (22-430.5 ft²) with dedicated kitchen facilities for business events

24-hour multilingual reception and concierge services enhance guest convenience

Cons

Standard rooms measure 129 ft², which may feel compact for some travelers

No on-site spa or wellness facilities are available despite treatment room mentions