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To celebrate European Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, Castelbrac invites you to step back in time and discover the unique history of this iconic Dinard estate

Starting July 14, discover the Aquarium Bar’s new summer special: “Lobster & Chips,” a gourmet take on traditional fish & chips created by our Chef Julien Hennote. A seafood-inspired creation featuring lobster—an iconic product of our coastline—to be savored with a view of the sea. Be sure to reserve your table to enjoy this gourmet treat, available through August 30.

Since 1954, Yon-Ka has been driven by a strong ambition: to offer spa and beauty salon professionals products and treatments that care for the skin while awakening the senses to soothe and rebalance the body and mind. Cécile, Ernst, and Charles Mühlethaler—the founders of Yon-Ka and passionate botanists—created the product that needs no introduction: Quintessence, Yon-Ka’s iconic blend of essential oils.

A family-friendly vacation home with a ’70s vibe overlooking the sea. In Dinard, the Breton hotel group Soul Haven unveils Villa Isis, a ’70s-era vacation home that has been completely reinvented under the leadership of Sophie Bannier, the group’s director. Located in Castelbrac, it offers an intimate alternative while still providing access to the amenities of a 5-star hotel: the restaurant, bar, and spa.

A digital artist’s perspective on an exceptional location in Dinard.

The Studio des Arts Numériques, based in Vern-sur-Seiche, recently produced a remarkable video highlighting the unique atmosphere of Castelbrac, a 5-star hotel perched on the cliffs of Dinard, overlooking the Baie du Prieuré and the Emerald Coast. A work of great precision, where technical mastery meets craftsmanship: the play of light, subtle movements, and attention to detail all come together to reveal the soul of a place steeped in history.

Brittany, with its rugged coastline and breathtaking landscapes, is an ideal destination for lovers of the sea and fine dining. If you’re looking to combine a delicious meal with an exceptional setting, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll reveal the best restaurants where you can savor refined cuisine while enjoying spectacular ocean views.

Castelbrac: "Housed in a historic mansion in Dinard, this luxurious hotel offers one of the most beautiful views of the Emerald Coast. Elegant rooms, an outdoor pool, and a gourmet restaurant come together to create an exceptional setting. It’s the perfect place for a stay marked by refinement."

In Dinard, Villa Isis reimagines the spirit of 1970s vacation homes. Connected to Castelbrac while retaining the privacy of a private residence, it welcomes families and friends into an atmosphere centered on light, the sea, and the art of living on the Emerald Coast.

The blue lobster, the jewel of the Emerald Coast, awaits you at Pourquoi Pas through October 31 at the Michelin-starred restaurant in Castelbrac.

Discover all the subtlety and refinement of the lobster from our coasts, as interpreted by Julien Hennote, through a delicate and flavorful five-course culinary journey.

Set amid cliffs, wild islands, and charming ports, Brittany is home to exceptional hotels where elegance goes hand in hand with authenticity. Here are ten charming places to get away from it all, from Saint-Briac to Belle-Île.

This distinction rewards the passionate work of our Chefs Julien Hennote in the kitchen and Clara Boissay in pastry, our restaurant manager Pierrick Pradel and all the teams in the kitchen and at the service, who work every day to offer our guests a unique gastronomic experience by the sea.

This recognition is also in line with the vision of Sophie Bannier, Director of Castelbrac, who since her arrival wants to make the restaurant Pourquoi Pas an essential gastronomic signature of Brittany.

The whole team of Castelbrac is delighted to share this distinction with its guests and continue to write, season after season, a gastronomic history of excellence facing the sea.

To celebrate the end of the year, Chef Julien Hennote and Pastry Chef Clara Boissay, surrounded by their teams, sign a festive takeaway menu:

Foie gras, foie gras marbré, scallops, blue lobster ravioli, red tuna ventrèche, Yule log...

Exceptional products, carefully selected and prepared with Castelbrac know-how.

Orders: until December 20

Collection: December 23, between 2pm and 6pm

Set a table and that's it.

From April 6, 2025, come and discover our new Tea Time, a gourmet rendez-vous not to be missed. This exclusive offer, which subtly blends British heritage and Breton gastronomic traditions, will be available every day in the Salon Charcot from 3pm to 6pm.šCrafted by Clara Boissay, our Pastry Chef, and Julien Hennote, chef of the Michelin-starred Castelbrac, this formula invites you to savor a refined selection of three savory and five sweet dishes, as well as hot beverages. You can also enjoy a glass of Champagne with your snack, at an additional cost.nThe Tea Time will be available by reservation only, for an exclusive experience in an exceptional setting.

We are very proud to present this beautiful cookbook "Mathurin Méheut, Contempler et cuisiner la mer avec Julien Hennote" published by Editions Ouest France, on sale in bookshops and at Castelbrac.\n "The book you have in your hands was imagined from the world and values of Mathurin Méheut, as told by Gilles Baratte. Chef Julien Hennote and culinary designer Virginie Bregeon have created recipes inspired by them, using seafood that respects the rhythm of the seasons and the reproduction periods of the fish. So let yourself be guided, and travel between a Méheut drawing and a dish full of iodized flavors... Wherever you are, wherever you live, you'll feel the "SOUL OF BRITAIN"\nExtract from Carole Gaessler, journalist.

We are pleased to share with you the news that Pourquoi Pas has been awarded its star in the MICHELIN Guide 2023. We would like to congratulate Chef Julien Hennote and his team.

"I am sincerely delighted with the confidence that has been placed in us. Many of us are working hard to achieve this. I would like to thank everyone, especially our guests. For them, we have at heart to maintain the brightness of our star".

- The Chef, Julien Hennote.

Congratulations also to Sophie Bannier, our Director, for her vision, since her arrival, to offer an exceptional gastronomic signature to the restaurant Pourquoi Pas.

Our Chef Julien Hennote was one of the guests of the France3 program "Vous êtes formidable" last Monday at 10:30 am. After a season dedicated to the great Breton men and women, this year the show highlighted the great towns of our territory and through them, those who make them live.

The show was dedicated to Dinard. Julien Hennote was accompanied by Martine Guénégant, deputy for communication and outreach of the city of Dinard, Alice Cléon, architect-engineer, author of the book "Villas de Dinard" and Stéphane Mordelles, producer of chouchen and wine merchant.

Did you miss the show? Find it in the following link