Luxury hotels, hotel suites and fine dining restaurants in south-western France

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A few kilometres from the ocean, facing the Pyrenees 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 Paris, 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.

L'Auberge Basque

La Table de l'Auberge Basque

Hotel and restaurant in the country.

Protected by the village’s medieval church and in the shade of old plane trees, stands this beautiful 18th century charterhouse. The stone arcades of its sand colored frontage invite you to discover an elegant succession of living and dining rooms. An afternoon by the fireplace in the library, a summer night dining under the lime-tree, tasting Armagnac from its vineyards, nestled in its soft sofas: all this generous joy, real hymn to the delicious products of Gascony, matches the harmony of its luminous simplicity. In the gardens, benefit from the expert treatments provided at the Thermal Spa.

La Bastide en Gascogne

La Table de La Bastide

Just outside Limoges, there is a peaceful haven where the lush vegetation is at its most beautiful. Time seems to stand still at La Chapelle Saint-Martin, where guests can step back in time and experience what life in the private residence of this 19th century porcelain manufacturer would have been like. Those who are partial to a beautiful landscape will instantly fall in love with the chapel surrounded by 35 hectares of 200 year-old trees. The surrounding countryside is delightful, and the grounds, ponds and old dock are the perfect place for quiet contemplation. While the house and gardens are historic, the inspirational cuisine is refreshingly modern.

La Chapelle Saint-Martin

La Chapelle Saint Martin

Set in a bucolic haven just a few kilometres from Cognac, "La Nauve Hôtel & Jardin" invites you to relax and recharge. Enjoy a few lengths of the pool or take a stroll in the formal gardens, which extend over nearly 10 acres (four hectares) to the Charente river. You can also reach the center of Cognac, an iconic city of art and history, by private boat, via a canal that crosses the property. This Belle Epoque residence and former distillery, dating to the 19th century, have been meticulously restored by a local architect. Local materials, such as avy stone, bring soul and authenticity to the rooms and shared spaces. In the kitchen, Chef Anthony Carballo channels glorious nature, highlighting products from the hotel's vegetable garden and orchard.

La Nauve, Hôtel & Jardin

Notes

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.

Le Saint-James Bouliac

Sébastien Bras has been at the helm of Le Suquet since 2009, and is forging his own path, reminiscent of the one his father also took. His intuitive and carefully crafted exceptional cuisine provides the perfect showcase for the treasures of the vegetable world offered by the Aubrac plateau. Imagination is given free rein in subtle pairings and harmonies which express this multifaceted living world. The pearly white monkfish and its black olive sauce tell of Gods battling in the skies over Aubrac: your plate is a fragment of the universe. Nature is at the very heart of the Bras family’s daily endeavours.

Le Suquet, Sébastien Bras

BRAS

Restaurant and hotel in the country.

Author Henry Miller knew and loved France better than many French people. He was always in search of, inspirational locations. He originally planned to spend a week at this hotel in the heart of the black Périgord but ended up staying a month. Inside the former tobacco drying barn that has been converted into a dining room or outside under the linden trees, Miller’s spirit lives on. Like the author, you will appreciate the tranquillity of this former priory with its lovely gardens, babbling brook and natural pool in which you can swim. While away the hours in a relaxed atmosphere until dusk approaches and it is time to do a tasting of some fabulous regional wines.

Le Vieux Logis

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.

Les Prés d’Eugénie - Maison Guérard

Restaurant Michel Guérard

This 19th century mansion combines all that is great about the southwest of France and the Landes, the country of dunes and wide open spaces. The scent of the sea pines drifts over those relaxing by the swimming pool or on the white sandy beaches, only a few kilometres from the Relais de la Poste, or those surfing the famous waves of the Landes coast. Chef Jean Coussau concocts with great talent flavorful gourmet recipes originating from the region between the Basque Country and Bordeaux, with its wealth of exceptional products, like Adour lamprey, hot duck foie gras with grapes, sand asparagus from the Landes or Gillardeau oysters on a bed of chanterelles.

Relais de la Poste

Restaurant and hotel in a village.

Working as a duo, Serge and Marie-Aude Vieira have mastered the art of marrying contrasts to create harmony. Enamoured with Château de Couffour, they added a playful twist to its medieval charm by creating a sleek angular building to house their restaurant. This same creative freedom is expressed by the ever-evolving cuisine, which finds its roots in the riches of Auvergne. A native of the region, Serge Vieira passionately works to blend the flavours and textures of the products he knows so well. And as he once wished to be a designer, he puts great effort into the composition of his dishes. A stay in one of the château’s rooms promises you will enjoy this multisensory experience to the fullest.


Restaurant Serge Vieira

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