Visit auberge de la Fontaine - Pornic

II have visited this property. This 3 star auberge is very unique. With it's own vineyard, farm and garden. It is also situated close to the ocean (200m away). The situation is really stuning and one of the best seen on the Atlantic coast.

Originally this property was owned by monks and is changed into this auberge since 1994. 

Free WiFi all over the place. 

Bikes are for rent 

Dogs are allowed (8eur per day)

Room service provided in the rooms.

Possibility to land by helicopter in the garden.

Breakfast (14,5eur per person) is served from 7.30 till 10.30h (or can be served in the room). This is not included in the prices of the rooms (legal reasons).

Swimming pool outside is heated 20 degrees as of easter till end of season (depends on the weather conditions)

Every saturday they organize a local market with home cultivated products (biological products). 

The vineyard is 1ha and they create there own white wine (chenin blanc).

They have their own bees (50kg honey per hear - which is served during breakfast).

In the garden there is always an exposition and seats are provided for clients to enjoy the big garden which is surrounded by a wall.

Rooms:

2/3- persons rooms (even with connecting doors on both sides possible- to connect 3 rooms). All rooms have a small balcony overlooking the garden and the vineyard with ocean view.

The bathroom is rather small with bath/shower and the rooms are cosy and very typical decorated, which gives a nice atmosphere.

There are also appartments from 3 up to 6 persons with 1 or 2 bedrooms. There is a small kitchen, living room with small tv and a seperate bedroom. 

Restaurant:

The restaurant works independent from the hotel and is opened all day to the public. They serve great food and make a big difference vs the typical food. 

We had lunch in this restaurant and it really was a unique experience. Also the local wine (from their vineyard) is from high quality (but not very cheap: 30eur/bottle).

There is a very nice terrace where you're surrounded by trees. 

HINT: go for a walk through the vineyard and turn right on the sea and walk along the beach (path provided) towards the city centre of Pornic (45 min walk)

Advantages:

- a great property with a fabulous situation and a Unique experience

- the fresh products they grow themselfs.

- the quality of the food is great in the restaurant.

Disadvantages:

- no wheel chair acces

- very small bathroom

- swimming pool is rather cool (20 degrees)

Conclusion:

This is a real couple hotel. As the rooms are rather small with children (even with the xtra bed in the hallway).

I give this property 9/10 as it is a very exclusive and rarely found property. You have to come here for the total package of food, experience and location. Here you have to live outside and that makes you forget the rather small rooms.