L'esprit Du 8

Spellbound by the local architecture, history and sunshine in Rochefort-sur-Mer, we set out to look for a home for our family as well as somewhere to set up our new chambres dhôtes business. We fell completely in love with this 1830's mansion located in the historic heart of Rochefort that served for numerous years as « sous-préfecture » - local government offices - for the county of Charente Maritime. The setting is as exceptional as the building itself with its original building materials of the time including parquet flooring, ceiling mouldings, fireplaces and perfectly preserved stained glass windows. As for the entrance hall, you will find mosaic flooring called granito signed by an Italian artist. We found the place ideal for sharing our passion for old buildings, antique furniture and vintage cars as well as for introducing you to this beautiful part of the country – one of the sunniest areas in France.