We are open from April to September
Why should I pay the full price of the room at the time of booking ?
The hotel has a very limited number of rooms, insularity does not allow us to rent the rooms on the simple passage quickly in case of cancellation. A Chausey stays must be plan ahead !
What are the payment methods ?
For payment of your booking online, you can pay by credit card.
At the hotel, we accept major credit cards (Visa , Eurocard , Mastercard) and settlement in cash. Beware, there is no cashpoint/ATM on the island.
When shall I choose pension type (half board or full board) ?
You can opt for full board once there arriving at the hotel. Please note that half board is mandatory in the evening there is no other possibility of restoration on the island.
Which menus for half board or full board ?
Half board is based on the « Trois îlets » menu (starter, main course, dessert chosen on the slate ), you can still opt for the higher menu with extra :
- Menu » Archipelago » ( starter, main course-seafood-, dessert)
- Or the Gastronomic menu » Around the Lobster » (6 oysters or menu starter, one full baked Chausey Lobster, trio of Norman cheeses, dessert)
I have a special request , at what point do I suggest it ?
You can send us your request at any time by completing this form, it is not possible to add a comment during online booking.
Thanks to specify, if applicable, the booking reference and your date of stay in the message, we will be back to you as soon as possible.
Take into account the crossings schedule !
The island of Chausey living with the tides, take care about boats travel time to come and go from the island before booking.
Illustrations credit
Aquarelles Jean-Loup Eve, Editions Aquarelles
HOTEL DU FORT ET DES ILES
Les îles Chausey
50400 Granville, France
Email: contact@hotel-chausey.com
Phone: +33 (0) 2 . 33 . 50 . 25 . 02
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IMPORTANT PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF THE BOAT CROSSING DATES AND TIMES BEFORE BOOKING WITH US
Period and opening hours
We are open from April to September.
THE HOTEL
Located 300 meters from the landing. The hotel has 8 rooms on mandatory half board. Total capacity of 20 beds.
Booking online, by Email or by phoneTHE RESTAURANT
Open daily except Monday (excluding holidays and for hotel guests). Lunch and dinner.
Booking by phone onlyTHE BAR
Open every day from 09:00AM to 09:00PM and 10:00PM during July-August, indoor or garden (sea view) service.
The online booking is exclusively for hotel rooms and is available all year round. Use the link below to see available dates and choose your stay.
You can book a room at the hotel by writing directly to the following Email address. Indicate in your email the necessary information for booking (dates of stay, type of pension, number of people, additional requests … ).
To book a table at a restaurant or a hotel stay, please contact us by phone at the following number. Phone booking is available from 1st of March every year.
+33 (0)2 33 50 25 02
Group hosting
This place can become your, for a meal or a private stay, professional or associative. We organize your event in a cozy atmosphere. The restaurant can accommodate groups of 20 to 80 people. Contact us by phone for any request.
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Opening days (by year)
To come to Chausey
Companies provide regular service to come to Chausey, from Saint-Malo and from Granville.
Want a great experience ? Make the crossing aboard a tall ship ! Privatize the « Mail islands » boat (maximum 15 people group) to come Chausey Friday night and enjoy a great weekend.
Good to know
FOLLOW THE TIDES AND FACTORS
Thanks to the website of the association of boaters of the port Herel, follow the tide and opening hours of the port, weather and more.
THE CHAUSEY STORE
Everything you need is in the shop! Bread, pastry, grocery, butcher, rotisserie. Beach items and fishing, clothing, gifts souvenirs, postcards, press…
Let’s Eat!
From your stay on the island you will take away not only memories of the wind, the waves, the constant changing seascape, the warm sun, the white sands and strolls along the beaches…
From your stay with us at the Hotel du Fort et des Iles you will also enjoy the surrounding sea’s bounty, every product simple yet authentic. From fish and shellfish to crustaceans such as our highly-prized Chausey blue lobster.
At our restaurant “Table of the Isles” you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea and the archipelago surrounding you.
A local cuisine
OUR CHAUSEY BLUE LOBSTER IS THE GUEST OF HONOUR
“ In the Chausey Isles, the sea offers us its culinary treasures, our Chausey blue Lobster being the star of the archipelago. Chef can grill it on its own as a main course or as a starter in « Homard Rapido », large plate with salad and home made delicious french fries. An absolute delight! ”
THE SEA AT YOUR TABLE
“ From beautiful dishes to shellfish platters created on the go by our sous-chef: oysters, crab, whelk, shrimp, crayfish and lobster. Or you can opt to try our scallops, garlic & herbed clams, Chausey-shrimp.
With your view of the surrounding isles you can enjoy all of this with a chilled glass of white wine—an unforgettable experience! ”
BOUNTY FROM THE BAY
“ Depending on what is in season, experience an authentic cuisine orientated towards what the sea has to offer. Fresh fish prepared “a la plancha » or baked, along with delicious accompanying sauces. Sole, Plies, Sea bass, Lieus, Mackerel, Ray…all product is locally-sourced for its freshness and quality. ”
Chef’s Offer
Menus
Menu « Trois îlets »
€34
Menu « Archipelago »
€39
Gastronomic Menu « Around the Lobster »
€89
Children’s menu
€15
On the dash
6 local oysters and 1 glass of champagne
€15,50
Whelks with house mayonnaise, a glass of white wine
€15
A cheese tasting plate from « Edouard Fromager »
€9,50
Lobster plate « Homard rapido »
Half blue lobster
served chilled with garnished home made french fries, cucumber with cream sauce, salad and coleslaw
€32,90
Only for lunch
Menu
OYSTERS, SHELLFISH, CRUSTACEANS
Oysters from Blainville Normandie N° 3 – Par 6
Oysters Bio from Chausey N° 3 – Par 6
Roasted Clams with garlic butter
Whelks – house mayonnaise
Large plate of pink Shrimps
Full Crab – House mayonnaise
Home made local Fish soup
Assiette des Îles (Oysters, whelks, shrimps & sea shells)
SEAFOOD PLATTERS
Seafood platter « île aux Moines » (etrille crab, oysters, whelks, shrimps, sea shells) – 1 person
Seafood platter « Longue Île» (1/2 lobster of Chausey, crab, oysters, whelks, shrimps, sea shells) – 1 person
Seafood platter « Longue Île » (1 lobster of Chausey, 2 crabs, oysters, whelks, shrimps, sea shells) – 2 persons
STARTERS (from €8 to €18)
House fish plate (Mackerel, salmon, etc…)
House Gravlax salmon
Baked garlic/herb clams
Fish and Seafood tartares (Oysters, scallops, etc…)
Fish terrines
Bowl of mussels
Fish soup
Sailors stew
Baked Normand Camembert
Mixed salads
House Foie gras (with fig or lobster)
SPECIALITES
Homard Rapido (lunch only) : half Chausey Lobster, home made French fries, Coleslaw, concomber with cream sauce, salad, grilled bread.
Double Homard Rapido (lunch only) : One Chausey Lobster, home made French fries, Coleslaw, concomber with cream sauce, salad, grilled bread.
The blu Chausey Lobster : Authentic wild full Chausey Lobster (+550grs), roast in the oven, accompanied by vegetables, with the famous « corail » sauce. Lobster is sold by weight, weighed alive.
La Planche Normande : Roasted Normand Camembert with herbs and honey, Andouille de Vire, roasted potatoes, salad
Bouillabaisse de Chausey (diner only, 20 min) : A big fish soup, served with 3 differents fish filets, roasted potatoes and Normand cream
MAIN COURSE (starting at €15)
Depending on the arrivals, the seasons and the Chef’s mood!
Fish and seafood
Skate with capers, Roasted sea bass, Sea sauerkraut, Pan-fried scallops, Fisherman’s casserole dish, Margates, Grilled prawns, Sole meunière and Oven-roasted Chausey lobster
Meats
Black Angus steak or flank steak, Grilled beef entrecote, Low temperature cooking chuck, lamb confit, Duck breast with honey
DESSERTS (from €8 to €10)
All desserts are homemade by the Chef Pâtissier
Thin Apple pie, with bourbon Vanillia ice
Mille feuille pistachio cream & strawberries whipped cream
Trio of pastry cabbage, cracker, salted butter caramel
Lemon meringue pie with a twist
Sweet apricot, pistachio & white chocolate mousse
Panna-cota red fruit coulis or salted butter caramel
Pavlova with fresh red fruits
Triple Choc, Guayaquil dark chocolate scales
Profiteroles with Bourbon vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream & roasted almonds
Coffee with gourmet dessert
OUR WINES (starting at €16) CHOICE OF WINES BY THE GLASS IN THE THREE COLORS.
White Wines AOP – 75cl
Chardonnay, Muscadet sur lies, Côtes de Gascogne, Macon village, Pessac Léognan, Menetou Salon, Côtes de Provence, Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé, Chablis, Crozes-Hermitage, Bourgognes Pouilly Fuissé, Chablis, Viré Clessé
Red Wines – 75Cl
Bordeaux, Crozes Hermitage, Margaux, Côtes de Blaye, Premières Côtes de Blaye, Côtes du Rhône, Médoc, Saumur Champigny, Sancerre, Mercurey 1er Cru, Pic St Loup, Saint Emilion, Pauillac…
Rosé Wines – 75Cl
Sélection of Côtes de Provence AOP and Crus Classés, Coteaux d’Aix, Cabernet d’Anjou…
Cidres & Champagnes – 75Cl
Cidre brut fermier, Prosecco Millésimé, Champagne Heidseick
The Mermaid Bar
Welcome aboard The Mermaid Bar. Located in our grand main room with its warm, welcoming atmosphere, settle yourself comfortably at one of our large oak communal tables overlooking the surrounding isles, or in our garden perched above the sea edge. Soak in these moments of relaxation with friends or family before or after your tour of the island.
Come evening and cocktail hour, enjoy a drink whilst watching a beautiful sunset over the Sound, all of which contributes to these moments of conviviality.
The bartender suggests…
HIS DELICIOUS MIXED DRINKS
During the bar’s opening hours, one can enjoy a mixed cocktail poured by our experienced mixologist Stephane: Mojito, Rum punch, Caipirinia, Fresh daiquiri, etc….and The Mermaid Bar specialty: Eau de Mer, all blue, a delight!
SELECTED WINES New on offer !
Relax with friends as you share a bottle of one of our specially-selected wines on offer. Taste reds, whites, roses from around France, accompanied if you wish by one of our fresh cheese or charcuterie boards.
THE BAR IS ALSO…
Reading your newspaper over a relaxed breakfast, choosing from our large menu of choice teas, or that of our select beers on tap, Normand cider, a selection of aperitifs and high quality Whiskys and Rums. Also available is a variety of fruit juices, sodas and ice-creams, all of which can be enjoyed in the main room or ordered from our garden seating area facing the sea.
A family story
At the beginning of 20th century, Lucien Ernouf, Master Mariner has already completed seven round the world on prestigious three or four-masted who liaised between France, New Caledonia and Chile, through the Cape Horn : prodigious time or the commanders of these sails cathedrals were often less than twenty five years!
Lucien was one of those adventurous men after stopping navigate, was launched in several cases before the operation of a shipping line between Chausey and the mainland.
Its ships, the Dream and the Seagull and the Albatros, now embark a population of vacationers beginning to show interest in these islands until frequented by quarrymen who extracted the granite.
In 1928, Lucien Ernouf buys his hotel Madame Moulin. To do this, he partnered with Louis Renault, the car manufacturer, recently arrived on the island, with whom he became friends.
It was at this time that the establishment definitely takes the name of « Hotel du Fort et des îles ». In the following years, several managers succeed in control of the hotel: Jules Quinette until 1932, then Mr. Rosas until the declaration of war and finally Mrs. Blondeau in 1946 whose memory is still alive among some Chausey residents.
In 1971, management was taken over by the family.
Now, after 130 years of business, the Hotel of Chausey is still run by descendants of Lucien Ernouf.
The whole history of the hotel
1860 - The Office of Military Engineering
Start of construction of the fort. An office of military engineering was built in northern gulf, near the construction site. This small building, originally intended to house the officers responsible for monitoring the progress of work, is now encompassed in the Hotel of Chausey, which it is the oldest part.
1872 - The Baudry tower
The former Office of Military Engineering is abandoned after the completion of the construction of the fort. A turret, the Baudry tower, for alignment to delimit oysters fishing areas between Granville and Cancale is built on the southeast corner of the building. It’s always in the back of the hotel.
1884 - The Moulin restaurant
Pierre Moulin, carrier and fisherman in Chausey, built a wooden hut built against the north of the former office of military engineers to make a tobacco office. He holds the modest establishment with the help of his wife, Emily Osmond, herself the daughter of the carrier.The successful business and gradually begin serving food to tourists.
1897 - The Moulin hotel
Encouraged by this success, Moulin gets a lease from the town of Granville to enlarge the facility and turn it into a real hotel. Permission is granted on condition that the construction is provided with a flat roof : it must not interfere with the artillery batteries of the fort, on the orders of the Ministry of War ! Now we smile when we know that it was never fired a single shot from the building, but it has the explanation of this architectural oddity : Hotel Moulin, as it was then called, is actually the only house with a flat roof…
1909 - Hotel du Fort
Death of Pierre Moulin. His wife has entrusted the management of the property in Donville wine trader, Louis Quinette. This undertaking several expansion work, including the new extension, called » Bel Air », based on the south face of the former office of military engineering. He also built extra rooms in an adjoining building called » Annexes » and a small barn in shelter use called » Les ronces « . Finished in 1914, the hotel now has the appearance that it has retained to this day.
1928 - Hotel du Fort et des iles
In the years after the war, the ongoing conflict between the descendants of Quinette and Emilie Moulin, who is still owner of the hotel, pushing the latter to sell its establishment. It was at this time in 1928 that Lucien Ernouf said the acquisition of the Hotel which later became the « Hotel du Fort et des iles ».Credits : Texts Gilbert Hurel, aquarelles J.L. Eve.
Welcome to our island
You might have the chance to stay one evening, after the boats have departed, once the island has once again become peaceful…Breathe and feel Chausey. Enjoy a rare experience, from another time, so close to the continent and yet so far…
Experience an exceptional setting
We might have the chance to have you as our guest at the Hotel du Fort et des Iles, and share with you our part of the world. Family-owned and run since 1928, this atypical establishment makes up part of the unique setting that is the Chausey archipelago. With its varnished wood interiors, our hotel offers you the feeling of drifting towards the horizon aboard a grand old schooner.
The rooms
Its 8 hotel rooms—4 of which have sea views—make you feel as if you were inside a ship’s cabin. With varnished or painted wood paneling, the decor is simple, warm and welcoming. All rooms come with full bathrooms including shower and WC.
We would kindly ask that you become a participant in island life; notably be aware of your water consumption as it is a precious commodity…we have it delivered from the continent by boat. No televisions, no mini bars, no safes…the luxury we offer is that of an escape to another time, living within the rythm of the tides. Being an islander!
IMPORTANT PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF THE BOAT CROSSING DATES AND TIMES BEFORE BOOKING WITH US
RATES
- Family Room 2/3 persons
- Family Room 3/4 persons
- Slight Sea & Island View Room
- Sea View Room with mini terrace
- Cabin Room
- Sea & Island double View Room
- Additional Person
TRIBORD : Nightly rate, minimum 2 people.
This room has a 3 persons capacity, with 1 double bed and 1 single bed.
In week, from Sunday to Thursday in April and September. Price for 2 pers.
€ 115Friday and Saturday nights, in April and September. and from May to end of August, every days. Price for 2 pers.
2 nignts minimum during July and August.
€ 135Half-board (per person)
minimum requirement, price by day
+ € 46
All rooms are equipped with showers and WC.
LE PHARE : Nightly rate, minimum 3 people.
This room has a 4 persons capacity, with 2 double beds.
In week, from Sunday to Thursday in April and September. Price for 3 pers.
€ 160Friday and Saturday nights, in April and September. and from May to end of August, every days. Price for 3 pers.
2 nignts minimum during July and August.
€ 180Half-board (per person)
minimum requirement, price by day
+ € 46
All rooms are equipped with showers and WC.
ÎLE AUX MOINES, LONGUE ÎLE : Nightly rate, for 1 or 2 people.
This room has a 2 persons capacity, with 1 double bed.
In week, from Sunday to Thursday in April and September. Price for 1 or 2 pers.
€ 115Friday and Saturday nights, in April and September. and from May to end of August, every days. Price for 1 or 2 pers.
2 nignts minimum during July and August.
€ 135Half-board (per person)
minimum requirement, price by day
+ € 46
All rooms are equipped with showers and WC.
BEL AIR : Nightly rate, for 1 or 2 people.
This room has a 2 persons capacity, with 1 double bed.
In week, from Sunday to Thursday in April and September. Price for 1 or 2 pers.
€ 135Friday and Saturday nights, in April and September. and from May to end of August, every days. Price for 1 or 2 pers.
2 nignts minimum during July and August.
€ 155Half-board (per person)
minimum requirement, price by day
+ € 46
All rooms are equipped with showers and WC.
BABORD : Nightly rate, for 1 or 2 people.
This room has a 2 persons capacity, with 1 double bed.
In week, from Sunday to Thursday in April and September. Price for 1 or 2 pers.
€ 105Friday and Saturday nights, in April and September. and from May to end of August, every days. Price for 1 or 2 pers.
2 nignts minimum during July and August.
€ 115Half-board (per person)
minimum requirement, price by day
+ € 46
All rooms are equipped with showers and WC.
GRAND ROMONT, PETIT ROMONT : Nightly rate, for 1 or 2 people.
This room has a 2 persons capacity, with 1 double bed.
In week, from Sunday to Thursday in April and September. Price for 1 or 2 pers.
€ 145Friday and Saturday nights, in April and September. and from May to end of August, every days. Price for 1 or 2 pers.
2 nignts minimum during July and August.
€ 175Half-board (per person)
minimum requirement, price by day
+ € 46
All rooms are equipped with showers and WC.
Rates per night/per additional person. Applies to Family Rooms and availability of extra bed (hotel quality). Only available for certain rooms.
Weekdays, weekends and High Season
€ 45Half-board (per person)
Minimum required, price by day
+ € 46
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Half-board 46€ (minimum requirement) : Dinner based on the « Trois îlets » menu (starter, main course, dessert), includes breakfast. Beverages not included. Rate is per person per day.
Option : Possibility of opting, at your discretion during the stay, for over supérior menu or the gourmet menu « Aroud the Lobster », with supplement.
Noon : Possibility of lunch on the spot, on the go or choice of menus, formulas, « à la carte ».
Child half-board 25€ (under 12) : whith children’s menu and breakfast.
Baby cot available for 20 € additional per night, pending availability (only available for certain rooms)
Local tourist tax : additional per person, per night (age 18 and older)
Booking is confirmed upon receipt of payment (room price x number of nights booked). No refund in case of cancellation. Any stay reserved and shortened upon arrival will be due (rooms only)
Minimum 2-nights reservation from 1st July through 31th August. On-line booking available only once the 2-nights minimum has been applied for.
All major credit cards accepted except American Express.
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets.
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Open every day from April to September. Reservations can only be made online on our website in the French version. Please click on the small French flag at the top right of the screen. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.
THE BAR
Open every day from 09:00AM to 09:00PM and 10:00PM during July-August, indoor or garden (sea view) service.
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