The soul of La Baule, its villas of remarkable architecture

The listed villas in the centre of La Baule offer a variety of architectural styles.

The seaside architecture of La Baule offers homes in a wide variety of styles.

In all, fifteen seaside villas are listed as part of La Baule's exceptional heritage.

Among the most remarkable villas are :

• Villa Symbole with its half-timbering
• The Saint Charles seaside villa
• Villa Ker Louisic with its medieval appearance
• La Paludière
• La Majolica

And don't miss the remarkable façade of the Hôtel L'Hermitage. This 1920s palace impresses with its Anglo-Norman architecture.

Follow the tours and itineraries offered by La Baule Tourist Office.

Discover the oldest part of the seaside resort and let yourself be charmed by its exceptional villas.

This tour guides you through the tree-lined quarter, taking you back in time to the Belle Époque and its eclectic architecture.

During this period, the town of La Baule was adorned with a multitude of beautiful and vast residences. They competed with each other in an exuberant architectural contest.

The most remarkable residences were La Paludière, Saint-Charles and the Villa Symbole.

Situated to the east of La Baule-Escoublac town centre, this area is home to some beautiful homes.

It's also famous for having a film named after it!

The 1990 film "La Baule-les-Pins", directed by Diane Kurys, is set in this part of the town.

Most of the villas in the area are in the Art Deco style, and you can see them from the district's central square.

In fact, Place des Palmiers is the heart of the district, with a total of 8 avenues meeting here.

During your visit, take a break at the Café des Écailles restaurant, located at the bottom of Avenue Louis Lajarrige on the way to the ocean. Open every day from 10am to 11pm, except Mondays.

This seafood and fish restaurant offers a menu focused on the sea and its delights. The terrace, facing the ocean, adds to the pleasure offered by this fine address.

Hôtel Le Saint-Christophe is a fine example of an early 20th century villa.

In fact, the hotel is not just one villa. It's actually four different villas, scattered around a beautiful park behind La Baule's seafront.

In all, the hotel has 39 rooms and suites. Some are designed for families of 4. The suites range in size from 25 m² to 40 m², with a living room and separate bedroom.

A bar and restaurant are available to hotel guests, with reservations required for the restaurant. You can enjoy your meals in the characterful dining room or on the large outdoor terrace.

Parking is available in the hotel's private car park.

And best of all, the beach is just 150 metres from this wonderful villa!

The 5-star Castel Marie Louise is a member of the Relais et Châteaux association. Welcome to an exceptional establishment! The welcome you'll receive will live up to the hotel's reputation.

The hotel is ideally situated on the seafront, set in vast landscaped gardens.

In this manor house, time seems to have stood still, even though it has accepted modern comforts.

Here you can relax in spacious rooms and flats. Some of the accommodations offer breathtaking views of the picturesque garden.

The range of services on offer is endless.

A gourmet restaurant serves exquisite cuisine, and there is also a bar at the hotel. In fine weather, you can enjoy lunch in the open air, in the beautiful park. An experience not to be missed!

You can also hire bikes or learn to play golf - all your wishes will be fulfilled here...

To make up for the lack of a swimming pool on site, the hotel has made an agreement with a neighbouring establishment. This means you can enjoy a swim nearby.

Valet parking on site.