Accomodations
topHonfleur
La Ferme Saint-Simeon
Rue Adolphe-Marais
Tel: +33 (2) 31 81 78 00
Fax: +33 (2) 31 89 48 48
Located about a 10-minute walk from town, this civilized landmark hotel is nestled in the hillside above the estuary. In the 19th century, it was the home of the Honfleur School of artists who founded Impressionism. Book spa appointments ahead of time.
topDinard
Grand Hôtel Barriére
46 Avenue George V
35800 Dinard
Tel: +33 (2) 99 88 26 05
Fax: +33 (2) 99 88 26 27
This 150-year-old grand dame has been newly renovated. Located right on the beach, it offers indoor and outdoor pools, Turkish baths, and water sports as well as a casino.
topBordeaux
Les Sources de Caudalie
Chemin de Smith Haute Lafitte
33650 Bordeaux-Martillac
Tel: +33 (5) 57 83 83 83
Fax: +33 (5) 57 83 83 84
Spa closed Sun pm and Mon am
20 mins south of Bordeaux, this wonderfully serene spa/hotel offers unique treatments that combine naturally warm spring water with vine and grape extracts. No treatments for guests under 16 years old. Tennis, golf, pool, bike riding. Two gourmet restaurants on site.
topSaint-Emilion
La Relais de Franc Mayne
14 La Gomerie
33330 Saint Emilion
Tel: +33 (5) 57 24 62 61
Fax: +33 (5) 57 24 68 25
Info: welcome@relaisfrancmayne.com
Part boutique hotel, part working winery, and ideally located 1 km from St. Emilion, it's a perfect wine-lover's retreat. The recently restored 16th-century château features nine uniquely styled rooms, a natural-water swimming pool, and wines from the surrounding vineyard.
topSaint-Martin-de-Ré
Château Hotel de Toiras
1 quay Job Foran
17410 Saint-Martin-de-Ré
Tel: +33 (5) 46 35 40 32
Fax: + 33 (5) 46 35 64 59
Email: toiras@relaischateaux.com
This romantic 4-star hotel in a former 17th-century residence is exceptionally well located, right at the harbor entrance. The rooms are dedicated to historical figures of the region.