Some hotels have been welcoming guests for centuries, while others have been patiently restored to offer unforgettable stopovers for travelers seeking authenticity and elegance. Discover them in this superb book. Wonderful hotels in the Southwest »
Journalist and author for one, graphic designer and photographer for the other, the twin sisters Carine and Sandrine Arribeux have combined their passionate perspectives to reveal an exceptional part of the regional heritage through this 224-page XL format book.
Ancestral castles, centuries-old monasteries, Belle Époque villas, 15th-century farms, legendary inns, old wine cellars transformed into cozy settings, palaces with an imperial aura, abandoned train stations brought back to life... The thirty hotels presented in this book full of escape share much more than the comfort of sweet and refined nights. They embody a lifestyle subtle and traditional, an invitation to discover the soul of the Southwest.
Between ocean and valleys, vineyards and mountains, these residences tell the story of thermalism, sea bathing, flourishing viticulture, the rise of Pyreneesism, religious fervor, and the splendor of the Roaring Twenties. Far beyond luxury and comfort, these hotels offer their visitors fragments of stories to tell and experience.
From the luminous shores of the Arcachon Basin to the wine-growing hillsides of Bordeaux, passing through the bucolic landscapes of the Charente, the mysterious valleys of the Lot and the Dordogne, gentle Gascony, the forests of the Landes and the characterful lands of the Basque Country and the Pyrenees, each place reveals a unique facet of this region with its captivating charm.
A book where architecture, culture and history are woven into an invitation to escape and contemplation, to the discovery of a timeless and fascinating Southwest.
Ema Lynnx
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