BEYNAC-ET-CAZENAC / FRANCE / VERTICAL HAMLET
During the Hundred Years War, the fortified Château de Beynac was one of the most important strongholds of France, and at one time even home to Richard the Lionheart, when the river marked the border between England and France.
Today, it is a picturesque village and perfect base for exploring Périgord Noir.
BIARRITZ / FRANCE / THE OCEAN IS FOREVER
Formerly a royal resort, Biarritz is today a surfer’s paradise. The unusual combination of aristocratic splendour and laid-back surf vibes, with the dramatic Basque landscape as backdrop, has made the town one of the most popular destinations in France.
CASSIS / FRANCE / OLD WORLD CHARM
In Cassis, mythical home of the calanques, the Mistral brings cool temperatures from the sea, the rock formations are majestic, and the turquoise sea is crystal clear.
Stay for a day, a week, a month or why not two?
CÔTE D’AZUR / FRANCE / TENDER IS THE NIGHT
On the French Riviera, the lives of the world’s financial and cultural elite have definitely left a mark.
And while Côte d’Azur might have been immortalized by both writers and artists, it is also appealing in its own right.
GASSIN / FRANCE / WHY DON'T YOU..?
Perched on a hilltop in the Maures mountain chain, connecting Hyères with Fréjus, Gassin is 200 metres above sea level, with a breath-taking view of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
Founded in order to escape pirates, today it offers a break from the hustle-and-bustle of neighbouring Saint-Tropez.
GUÉTHARY / FRANCE / ANTECHAMBER TO PARADISE
"Everyone who has visited the Basque country longs to return; it is a blessed land."
– Victor Hugo
MINERVE / FRANCE / PAST AND PRESENT
Mountain villages are different from other kinds of towns.
Slightly removed from the outside world, with a bird’s view of what is happening around them, they offer solitude and tranquillity.
SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ / FRANCE / BONJOUR TRISTESSE
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a rare gem, a seaside town that has kept its allure and distinct personality.
Nestled in the heart of a large bay between ocean and mountains, the town has gone through several reincarnations through the years, from being a fishing port to a wellness destination, all the while remaining true to its Basque history and charm.