Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a place that's been officially recognised with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs or skyscrapers — as long as it's of special interest. These types of hotels in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire typically preserve original elements such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.