La Monnaie Art and Spa Hotel

About La Monnaie Art and Spa Hotel

La Monnaie Art and Spa Hotel is a dedicated member of Design Hotels La Rochelle has had many privileges such as the right to mint its own coins - In 1215 Jean Sans Terre aka John King of England established a mint in La Rochelle which changed its location several times until finally settled in rue Royale des Carmes -which later was renamed rue de la Monnaie -the street in which La Monnaie Art and Spa Hotel is located The aspiration was to create a hotel for all visitors to La Rochelle which combines service and luxury simultaneously in a discreet manner by being a unique and secret address says Sylvette Lebeau La Monnaie Art and Spa has been completely redesigned and offers a new concept of hospitality -invaded by art in the historic heart of La Rochelle - Architect Philippe Lucazeau redesigned the Hotel - He combined the atmosphere of an ancient 17th century house with the enlightened audacity of modern aesthetic innovation Throughout the hotel artwork is exhibited allowing guests to follow a visual dialogue of art - Artists have left fragments of their memories along the lounges -corridors and rooms and created an atmosphere to contemplate and introspect - The concept merges historic features with a calm ambience and modern facilities

The 10th century old seaport city La Rochelle is situated in the department of Charente-Maritime in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France on the Bay of Biscay a part of the Atlantic Ocean - Charente-Maritime extends from north of La Rochelle to the bay of Gironde in the south La Rochelle with its four ports is connected to the Ile de Re in the west and located halfway between Nantes and Bordeaux - Hotel La Monnaie is located at the foot of la Rochelles Lantern Tower an important landmark in the towns history and the last existing medieval lighthouse on the Atlantic coast -only minutes away from the old harbour Vieux Port -which is at the heart of the city Nestling at the heart of the Atlantic sea front the city La Rochelle offers numerous seafood restaurants and market stands with local produce - The city has beautifully maintained its past architecture -making it a picturesque and historically rich city on the Atlantic coast being one of the most visited cities in France La Rochelle has an oceanic climate -quite warm throughout the year due to the influence of the Gulf Stream waters with plenty of rain in autumn and during the mild winters