Castel Clara, an iconic address on the island for over 50 years

  • 25 October 2025
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Our team had the pleasure of discovering Castel Clara in early October. Laurent and Anne were won over by the setting, the exceptional service, the hotel amenities, and the welcome. Castel Clara is an iconic address in many ways, and its setting is unique!

Rachel Joulia-Helou, Editor-in-Chief AMILCAR MAGAZINE GROUP & THE RIGHT NUMBER MAGAZINE.

Castel Clara – © Marco Strullu

Castel Clara, the island’s iconic landmark  for over 50 years

Opened in 1971, Castel Clara boasts a magical setting. It owes its unique view of Goulphar Cove to Paul Meunier, a pioneer of tourism on Belle-Île. Captivated by this spectacular site overlooking the vast ocean, he decided to build a hotel there. He named it after his first granddaughter, Clara. Over the years, the establishment, composed of two magnificent white buildings, has attracted a growing number of visitors, captivated by the sea air, the breathtaking view, and the remoteness of the hills.

Castel Clara – © Marco Strullu

At Castel Clara, every moment becomes an adventure: waking up facing the ocean, timeless getaways, gourmet moments… enough to create unforgettable memories alone, as a couple or with your family.

To recharge your batteries, soothe yourself, or get some fresh air, head to the thalassotherapy institute, which is an integral part of the Castel Clara experience. Over 1,000 m², everything is there to let yourself be carried away by a wave of well-being! A seawater pool, experience showers with invigorating jets or varying lights, hydromassage or massage bath cabins, seaweed wraps, balneotherapy, sauna and hammam, relaxation room… so many state-of-the-art facilities to enjoy innovative treatments and high-quality cures. At the heart of the thalassotherapy institute, the Clara Spa is more specifically dedicated to well-being and beauty: long live facial treatments, body rituals, and the pleasure of letting yourself go under the expert hands of certified practitioners.

Beyond its breathtaking view, Castel Clara has always focused on the pleasures of the table. This year is no exception, as it marks  the arrival of Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta  ; an inspired chef with a Michelin-starred career. At the helm of the estate’s two restaurants, this native of Réunion Island develops a cuisine of heart and generosity… enhanced here and there with a few flavors from his native island! Between the cozy dining room and the terrace overlooking Port Goulphar, the gastronomic  180°  has a capacity of 30 seats. The bistronomic  Café Clara , meanwhile, welcomes up to 70 guests in a chic bistro setting with an ocean view.

Castel Clara, the art of living in Belle-Ile

Castel Clara – © Marco Strullu

Just a 40-minute ferry ride from Quiberon, the Castel Clara Thalasso & Spa***** , a marine resort on the wild Belle-Île ,  is a true concentration of sensory pleasure, splendid natural panoramas and renewed vitality. The ideal summer address to fill up on oxygen for a day or a long stay.  

Overlooking the southern coast of Belle-Île,  Castel Clara  offers  66 rooms and suites  , most of which have terraces overlooking the sea; the others are nestled in the gardens for absolute tranquility. Each space celebrates the surrounding nature, omnipresent and preserved.

A true signature of the house, the 1,000 m² Thalasso & Spa center features an infinity seawater pool, hydromassage cabins, sauna, hammam and massages facing the Atlantic:  a hymn to the benefits of the ocean in a designer and bright environment, designed to recharge your batteries.

Practical Information 

  • Castel Clara: reservations at 02 97 31 84 21
  • Port Goulphar, 56360 Bangor
  • Email: reservation.cc@castel-clara.com

www.castel-clara.com

  • Le 180° gourmet restaurant 
  • From Tuesday to Saturday inclusive
  • Dinner only
  • Please note: limited number of places
  • Bistronomic restaurant  Le Café Clara
  • Open every day
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Brunch every Sunday

See the map

  • The Cotton Bar 
  • Open every day from 10am to 11pm with snacks and BBQ
  • Overnight stay at the hotel from €200 for 2 people
  • Grand Large: reservations at 02 97 31 80 92
  • Restaurant  Le Marie Galante
  • Lunch: open Thursday to Monday
  • Dinner: open every evening
Castel Clara – © Marco Strullu

Belle-Île-en-Mer is served all year round – Departure from Quiberon  by  Océane BreizhGo  and  Ilien  and from Vannes, from April to September, with  Compagnie du Golfe  or  Navix .

Website:  https://www.castel-clara.com

Photo & video credits:  © Marco Strullu – © Nicolas Aneston – © Travelbuds – © Castel Clara Thalasso & Spa.

On-site report: Laurent and Anne.

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