Originally Posted by submonte

Some years ago stayed in Bretagne at Grand Hotel Dinard (Barriere) and went by ferryboat to Saint Malo and by car to Mont St Michel. I decided to stay at that hotel as it was (and still is) a Leading Hotel, and I was also always satisfied with service etc in Barriere hotels. Havenīt been to Castelbrack and the Grand Hotel in Saint Malo. Both seem worth to try.

Normandy Coast: Spent holidays several times there and enjoyed it very much. Mainly in Deauville (2,5h from Paris) with its impressive beach, and the village architecture. Booked always Royal Barriere via LHW, and could use with my key card the restaurants of Normandy Barriere (where I would stay next time, not LHW, but very pittoresque), Casino Barriere and the Golf hotel.

The neighbour village Trouville is also very nice with the fish market, the casino (interiour by Garcia). Maybe Cures Marines hotel could be worth to try.

30 mins.by car east of DeauvilIe is Honfleur which is a must-see in Normandy with its beautiful architecture and port. Stayed at La Ferme Saint Simeon, Relaix & Chateau, and can recommend it.