Domaine De La Bretesche

The place

A 15th-century stone castle in the forest of the Brière Park. The countryside retreat in Brittany keeps its historic face and takes a contemporary turn inside — 36 rooms, suites, and villas, each finished with sophisticated furnishings, bold materials, and well-appointed amenities.

Days stretch out here. An idyllic outdoor pool, an indoor spa pool, an 18-hole golf course, a tennis court, a spa for the slower afternoons. The forest does the rest.

Three places to eat and drink. Le Club stays laid-back with brasserie classics; Le Montaigu, the scenic bistronomic room, handles breakfast and a refined dinner.