Southwest France , France
Stay in the heart of Biarritz at the elegant Hôtel du Palais reminiscent of a bygone era. Situated on the Grande Plage the privileged position of this property allows for a fantastic holiday where the beach, a spa, a gorgeous region of Southern France and gastronomic delights are all on your doorstep.
Perfect for those looking for a relaxing stay by the Atlantic coast. Relax by the seawater pool adjacent to the Grande Plage, drawing its water from the sea yet heating it to a balmy 27°C. Children will delight in their own pool as well as the playground on offer. Hone your golf skills on the pitch and putt green before trying your hand on one of the many 18-hole golf courses nearby. Watch fabulous sunsets whilst dining at the summer restaurant L'Hippocampe. The opulent setting of the Michelin starred La Villa Eugénie is home to seafood delights. No stay would be complete without a visit to the Impérial Spa which boasts the most amazing facilities and Guerlain products spread over five floors.
Accommodation
The 152 guest rooms reveal how life was when this palace was the summer residence of Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. Furnished with exquisite ornaments and antiques, the lush décor oozes character and elegance. Guest rooms overlook the gardens of the Palais, the Cour d'Honneur, or the pool and beach. Classique and Deluxe are Second Empire style whilst those on the 5th floor are clipper ship inspired. Choose an Imperial Suite opening onto the ocean or one of the Cour d'Honneur suites with a parlour named after those who have honoured the hotel with their work or mere presence such as the King Farouk Suite.
Sunworshippers head to the beaches from June to September. The climate is mainly temperate with the south enjoying hot summers and mild winters.
Bordeaux, Geneva, Marseilles and Paris (British Airways), Nice and Lyon (British Airways or bmi)
Paris and Avignon (Eurostar)
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