The Rooms

Evangeline, the Acadian heroine of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem telling her great love story, embodies the deep bond between Acadia and the Poitou-Charentes region, the ancestral homeland of many Acadian Canadians. This room pays tribute to that timeless romance and to the shared cultural heritage between these two lands.

Dressed in soft jade hues, it unfolds a poetic world enhanced by Nina Campbell wallpaper, Beacon Hill fabrics adorning the bergère armchairs, and Canovas curtains, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and romantic. The sweeping view over the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré completes this truly unique setting.

Some rooms feature a walk-in shower, others a bathtub with integrated shower, or both as separate facilities. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to choose the configuration that best suits your preferences.

Please note that three rooms are accessible by stairs only. Guests with reduced mobility are kindly invited to inform us in advance so that we may recommend the most suitable room.

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Nicolas Baudin Room

• First floor, access by lift

• Walk-in shower

• Connecting option with the Marie Mancini Room, upon request

Fresh green tones and curated artworks evoke the botanical world of Nicolas Baudin, the explorer born in Saint-Martin-de-Ré who took part in some of the great 18th-century expeditions to the Southern Lands. Floral Canovas fabrics, Louis-Philippe style furniture and abundant natural light create an atmosphere that is soothing, elegant and gently vegetal.

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Marie Mancini Room

• First floor, access by lift

• Walk-in shower in beige stone

• Connecting option with the Nicolas Baudin Room, upon request

This room offers a romantic cocoon in soft mauve tones, inspired by Marie Mancini, niece of Cardinal Mazarin and the first great love of Louis XIV. Exiled to Brouage due to her family’s opposition to their union, her story infuses the soul of this room. Canovas fabrics, Pierre Frey Toile de Jouy, powdery walls and oak parquet flooring come together to create an intimate, feminine atmosphere with subtle Italian accents.

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Louis Suire Room

• First floor of the Maison des Artistes, access via exterior staircase through the patio only

• Shared balcony overlooking the garden

• Bathroom with separate bathtub and shower

A light-filled room with an artist’s studio spirit, paying tribute to painter Louis Suire, who was deeply inspired by the landscapes and light of the Île de Ré. Terracotta tiled floors, exposed beams, oak parquet, floral Canovas fabrics and a white-and-blue palette compose an ambiance that is intimate, romantic and warmly inviting, like a country house where art feels naturally at home.

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Madame de Sévigné Room

• First floor, access by staircase only

• Bathroom with bathtub and integrated shower

Elegant and conducive to reflection, this room honours Madame de Sévigné, the great 17th-century letter writer whose family history is closely linked to the Île de Ré. Her father, Baron de Chantal, lost his life during the siege of the island in 1627 and is buried in Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Oak parquet flooring, moulded ceilings, Pierre Frey fabrics and a Burgundy stone bathroom with black cabochons create a classic and refined atmosphere.

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Pierre Loti Room

• Second floor, access by staircase only

• Bathroom with bathtub and integrated shower

An exotic jewel box inspired by Pierre Loti, naval officer from Rochefort and travelling writer whose stories evoke the scents and colours of distant lands. Paintings depicting faraway places, fabrics in ochre and Siena earth tones, and a slate stone bathroom create a romantic and warm ambiance inspired by his many journeys, between a dreamlike Orient and his native Charente.

This room pays tribute to Marshal de Toiras, Governor of the Île de Ré and hero of the 1627 siege, when he successfully repelled the English troops led by the Duke of Buckingham.

It blends classic elegance with luminous shades of yellow, featuring 18th-century furniture and oak parquet flooring. The view over the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré adds a lively and authentic touch to this warm and inviting atmosphere.

Deluxe Garden View Room – Jean Franck Baudoin

• 20 sqm

• Garden level, direct access to the patio

• Queen-size bed (160×200 cm)

• Bathroom with separate bathtub and shower

• Individually controlled air conditioning

• Flat-screen TV, telephone and Wi-Fi

• Desk, in-room safe, minibar and hairdryer

• Courtesy tray with a selection of tea and coffee

• Baby cot available on request for children up to 3 years

Dressed in soothing shades of blue, this room pays tribute to Jean-Casimir Franck Baudoin, a painter born in Saint-Martin-de-Ré whose work was inspired by the island’s landscapes and harbours. Classic furniture and refined décor create a serene and elegant atmosphere.

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Deluxe Garden View Room – Raphaël Drouard

• 26 sqm

• Garden level, direct access to the patio

• King-size bed, configurable as twin beds

• Bathroom with bathtub and integrated shower

• Individually controlled air conditioning

• Flat-screen TV, telephone and Wi-Fi

• Desk, in-room safe, minibar and hairdryer

• Courtesy tray with a selection of tea and coffee

• Baby cot available on request for children up to 3 years

Painter and engraver, Raphaël Drouard settled in Les Portes-en-Ré in 1940. The island profoundly inspired his work, echoed in this room through soft green tones. Classic furniture, terracotta floor tiles and abundant natural light combine to create a warm and soothing ambiance.