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ROUTES DU BONHEUR From Bordeaux to the Basque Country: city, surf and sun

Culture-vultures, nature lovers and urbanistas will all love this itinerary, which includes Bordeaux (the Port de la Lune, as it is known locally), the long golden beaches of the Atlantic coast and the enchanting forests of the Landes. In Bordeaux, you can take an ‘alternative’ stroll through the newest trendy spots, before setting sail for Cap Ferret and a 9 NIGHTS picnic on the Banc d’Arguin nature reserve, as the famous pinnace boats sail by. A detour A concierge is at your service: to the Landes de Gascogne national park, peppered with pastoral scenes, will lead you to from 4001 203 186 * the lively holiday spots of Hossegor, Capbreton and their Basque Country counterparts. ¥ 11,920.79* Welcome to the ‘Surfin’ way of life’. Learn how to ride the waves on a stand-up paddle board and drift off to find dolphins and porpoises before heading back to shore and meeting friends over a glass of Xiacoli. Paradise lies at the end of the sandy track, behind the dunes... * Prix Total communiqué à titre indicatif au 09/24/2021, calculé sur la base de 2 personnes en chambre double pour un séjour du nombrede nuits indiqué sur cette page par établissement, hors activités conseillées, hors établissements non réservables en ligne et hors restaurants. ** Prix d'un appel local.

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1 BOULIAC — 2 NIGHTS ( 1 property available )

Le Saint-James Bouliac

Hotel and restaurant in a village. The Saint-James occupies buildings designed in 1989 by the famous architect Jean Nouvel. They nestle in the delightful little village of Bouliac, in a garden fragrant with lemon trees and antique roses. Inspired by the old tobacco drying lofts, four pavilions, linked by a gallery, create a modern pure space. Far away, you can see the Landes of Gascogne forest, the biggest collection of maritime pines in Europe. The gourmet cuisine is one of the major attractions of the Saint James: the chef serves cuisine which is full of flavour and based on local market ingredients, rounded off by the selection of wines from an outstanding cellar and panoramic views of Bordeaux.

Weekly closing : Main Restaurant: lunch from Sunday to Tuesday, Monday evening, Sunday evening. Annual closing : Hotel/Main Restaurant: from November 14th to 23th and from January 9th to 26th. “Le Café de L'Espérance”: from January 9th to 26th. Member Relais & Châteaux since 1978 3, place Camille Hostein 33270, Bouliac (Gironde)

Close to the property A concierge is at your service: Alchemist apprentice 4001 203 186 * Ecological urban hive *Price of a local call Summertime open-air dance hall

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2 EUGÉNIE-LES-BAINS — 1 NIGHT ( 1 property available )

Les Prés d’Eugénie - Maison Guérard

Restaurant and hotel in the country. A small country palace, on the borders of the Landes and Béarn regions, a romantic haven, a feast for the senses, for pampering your body and letting your mind wander. This family home is an invitation to happiness. Fairytale gardens, aristocratic abode and symphonic cuisine. In this small village, once placed under the patronage of Empress Eugénie, herb gardens, majestic trees and ancient roses line the pathway to a stunning spa, La Ferme Thermale®. In the kitchen, Michel Guérard, who "cooks the way a bird sings", creates celestial marvels. Everywhere else, Christine casts her poetic touch.

Weekly closing : Gourmet restaurant: open every evening (except Monday and Tuesday), as well as Saturday and Sunday lunch, from March to mid-July and from late August to December. From July 10th to August 25th, every lunchtime and every evening, except lunch on Monday and Tuesday. "La ferme aux grives": open for lunch and dinner, except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Open for lunch and dinner, every day, from mid-July to the end of August, and from the end of December to the beginning of January, except for lunch on Tuesday. Annual closing : Member Relais & Châteaux since 1968 Hotel: from January 5th to February 13th. Gourmet restaurant: from January 6th to March 12th. “L'Orangerie”: from January 6th Place de l'Impératrice to February 13th. 40320, Eugénie-les-Bains (Landes)

Close to the property A concierge is at your service: 4001 203 186 * Poetic Agriculture *Price of a local call

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3 HOSSEGOR — 2 NIGHTS ( 1 property available )

Les Hortensias du Lac

Hotel and restaurant on a lake. In Hossegor, an elegant seaside town along the Landes coast, enjoy a relaxing stay in a setting made for daydreaming, surrounded by brightly coloured hydrangeas. On the western shore of the city’s famed saltwater lake, discover this authentic 1930s “Basco-Landaise” style villa — a fusion of art deco and traditional regional architecture. Here, under the majestic pines, all eyes converge on the lake. Many of the rooms, suites and apartments open onto its soothing, lustrous expanse. The panoramic restaurant, where the famous chef Philippe Moreno officiates, is entirely glazed. The patio solarium and the heated infinity pool invite to contemplation. Lovers of tranquillity will be delighted by the new 450 sq m spa featuring pale stone, light wood and sand-coloured ceramics, designed to be an extension of the lake’s landscape. This is a haven of peace just a stone’s throw from the ocean.

Weekly closing : Main Restaurant: dinner from Sunday to Wednesday and Monday noon (from October 13th to April 1st) (except seminars). Annual closing : Member Relais & Châteaux since 2019 Hotel/Main Restaurant: from November 17th to December 8th and from January 19th to February 9th. 1578, Avenue du Tour du Lac 40150, Hossegor

Close to the property A concierge is at your service: 4001 203 186 * Surf Camp and Beer under the pines *Price of a local call

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4 SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ — 2 NIGHTS ( 1 property available )

Hôtel Parc Victoria

Hotel and restaurant in a park. Just a few minutes’ walk from the beach and the city centre, this 19th century Napoleon III-style mansion in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a charming harbour city, in the heart of the Basque Country, offers an intimate setting sheltered by century-old trees. Close to both ocean and mountains, there is an abundance of activities, including swimming in the pool in the middle of the park. Inside the Hotel Parc Victoria an Art deco interior décor and furniture. At the restaurant a convivial, generous and regional cuisine, inspired by the markets of the Basque Country, can be enjoyed, including hake from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, squids, peppers or Espelette pepper.

Annual closing : From mid-November to mid-March.

Member Relais & Châteaux since 1996 5, rue Cépé 64500, Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)

Close to the property A concierge is at your service: 4001 203 186 * Pop-up Star Bar Skate forever! *Price of a local call

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5 SAINT-PÉE SUR NIVELLE — 2 NIGHTS ( 1 property available )

L'Auberge Basque

Hotel and restaurant in the country. A few kilometres from the ocean, facing the and the Larrun, the Auberge Basque offers a calming pause in a territory full of character. A traditional inn on one side, a modernist cube on the other, the establishment offers a beautiful architectural contrast that can also be found in the cuisine. In love with the Basque Country and trained in the finest restaurants of , chef Cédric Béchade joyfully blends the authenticity of regional products with the refinement of his dishes, conceived as contemporary works of art. Several elegantly decorated rooms will have you wishing to extend your discovery of the Basque mountains.

Annual closing : Hotel: from November 15th to 25th, from December 19th to 27th, from February 16th to March 16th. Restaurant: from November 15th to December 25th, from December 19th to 27th, from February 16th to March 16th.

Member Relais & Châteaux since 2017 745, Vieille route de Saint Jean de Luz D 307 64310, Saint-Pée sur Nivelle (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)