The capital of the Choletais, between Nantes, Angers and the Vendée, Cholet has a real entrepreneurial culture (textiles, handkerchiefs, industry) and a pleasant setting around Lake Ribou. For remote work, the town is rather well equipped: coworking spaces open by the day, hotels with a lounge and wifi, and a free media library. Whether you're a Cholet local working remotely, a freelancer or passing through Maine-et-Loire, here are our spots to set up your laptop for a few hours, all recommended by the Choletais tourist office.
Hôtel Mercure Cholet Centre
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On place Travot, in the town's former theatre, the 4-star Mercure is an excellent surprise for working. Its lounge bar with terrace is open to non-guests, the wifi is free, there's a business centre accessible 24 hours a day, and above all a Wojo coworking space built in, bookable by the hour, half-day or day. Enough to choose between a relaxed lounge corner and a real coworking desk.
Our favourite in Cholet for comfort and flexibility.
La Filature Numérique
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On boulevard Pierre Lecoq, La Filature Numérique is the urban area's digital third place: open space, offices, meeting room and terrace, with wifi and sockets everywhere. Its unbeatable asset is the day pass open to freelancers, at €12 excl. VAT (rate shown on cholet.fr, checked on 29 September 2026). A professional, affordable and well-equipped setting for a real day of concentration.
The best value for money for a working day in Cholet.
Coclico
On the shores of Lake Ribou, Coclico combines coworking and coliving in a natural setting: an air-conditioned open space with a view of the water, meeting rooms, fibre wifi and free parking. You can book by the slot, half-day or day, with no subscription. A bit out of the way, but hard to find anything more soothing for getting things done.
The spot for working in peace, with your feet (almost) in the lake.
Best Western Hôtel San Benedetto
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On boulevard Gustave Richard, right in the centre, the 3-star San Benedetto offers fast free wifi, a ground-floor bar and a connected "Zen" patio. No dedicated business corner, but a quiet setting to set up your laptop for an hour or two, handy if you're passing through Cholet.
The central, calm option for a short session.
Médiathèque Élie Chamard
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On rue Travot, the Élie Chamard media library is the free, quiet option: large spaces, tables, wifi and silence to get things done without spending anything. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
The Right Spot for Your Needs
- For comfort and flexibility: Hôtel Mercure Cholet Centre (lounge + Wojo)
- For a cheap, equipped day: La Filature Numérique (€12 excl. VAT/day)
- For calm by the lake: Coclico
- For a short session in the town centre: Best Western San Benedetto
- For working for free: Médiathèque Élie Chamard (calm and wifi)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a day coworking space in Cholet?
Yes: La Filature Numérique (from €12 excl. VAT/day), Coclico (by the slot or by the day) and the Wojo at the Hôtel Mercure (by the hour or by the day).
Where can I work with wifi in Cholet?
Both hotels (Mercure, San Benedetto) offer reliable wifi and a lounge; the coworking spaces have fibre wifi.
Can I work at the weekend?
Mostly on weekdays for the coworking spaces. The hotels remain accessible every day for a session in the lounge bar.
Cholet proves that a mid-sized town can be very well equipped for nomadic work. We keep expanding this selection as we scout and as you send feedback, and a big thank you to the Choletais tourist office for the tips. Know a good place to work in Cholet? Tell us. And for other cities, find all our guides on Deskover.
