LUxURY, CALM AND DELIGHT IN AQUITAINE Press pack

Luxury, calm and delight in Aquitaine
Press pack
Place de la Bourse - Bordeaux
Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa
The Grand Hôtel Loreamar Spa in Saint Jean-de-Luz.
Domaine des songes - Pessac
Hôtel Le Grand Barrail - Saint Emilion
EDITO
Luxury, calm and delight
in Aquitaine
Wake up in the morning and look out over the most famous vineyards in the
world, stay in the palace of Empress Eugénie, enjoy tasting the black truffle of
the Périgord in the company of a gourmet chef, or work on your swing with the
enchanting ocean as a backdrop... The Aquitaine offers you the chance to enjoy
some exceptional moments and to discover a landscape and heritage like no other.
Whether a sport enthusiast, a lover of luxury shipping, a fine dinner and
wine connoisseur, or simply appreciate contemporary art or a hedonist
seeking lovely places far from the pressures of daily life, clearly the
Aquitaine will have something to make you smile, and much more still.
Régine Marchand
"Luxury is not merely
a
pleasure,
but
pleasure is a luxury".
Francis Picabia, July 1921
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Place de la Bourse - Bordeaux
Photo credits:
Page 2 : Grand Hôtel Loréamar - Agence BMLWT - Grand Barrail - Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa / page 4 : Laurent Reiz / Page 6 : Phélan Ségur castle - Les
sources de Caudalies - A. Quimbre/CDT 33 - Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux / Page 7 : Franc Mayne - Alain Béguerie - Pavie Castle / Page 8 : Hôtel du Palais
- Le Doaré - Les Rosiers / Page 9 : Le Doaré - Hôtel du Palais / Page 10 : Laurent Reiz -Daniel Schmitt (PIP) / Page 11 : / Page 12 : Grand Hôtel Bordeaux & Spa OT de Bordeaux - Hôtel du Parc Beaumont / Page 13 : Coutellerie de Nontron - Lucas chevalier / Page 14 : CDT 64 - Ph. Laplace - Laurent Reiz / Page 15 : Pilota
FFPB - Laurent Reiz
CONTENTS
• Stay in an award-winning vineyard _____________ 7
• Sleep at the palace of Empress Eugénie _________ 9
• Unearth the secrets
of the Périgord Black Truffle______________ 11
• Shop in luxury stores
and meet local producers from Aquitaine___ 13
• Enjoy a round of golf against the ocean backdrop_ 15
Press contact : Rosario SILVERIO
AQUITAINE REGIONAL TOURISM COMMITTEE
4 place Jean Jaurès - CS 31759 - 33074 Bordeaux Cedex
Tel. : +33 5 56 01 70 00
www.tourisme-aquitaine.fr
tourisme@tourisme-aquitaine.fr
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Stay in an
award-winning vineyard
Château Pavie - Saint-Emilion
Franc Mayne - Saint-Emilion
"Take love as a sober man takes wine; do not become a
drunkard. »
Alfred de Musset, 1810-1857
Many vineyards producing some of the best award winning wines
open their doors to tourists for timeless stays, in rooms which
perfectly combine charm and exception. A guided tour of the
locations with a breathtaking view over world famous vineyards...
At the source of the Graves vineyards...
At the entry to Bordeaux, the Bordelais planted their very first vineyards,
from where wines were sent which created the reputation of Bordeaux, over
oceans, a land of gravel and sand which gave birth to wines which combine
body and luxury.
Unique ! Sleep in an award winning Saint-Emilion
vineyard
Located at the heart of the Château Pavie vineyard, which is one of the top 15
award winning Saint-Emilion wines, the Pavie Residence overlooks the wine
cellars as well as offering a breathtaking view over the Dordogne valley. It
is in this intimate setting that Château Pavie, just 3km from the Medieval
town of Saint-Emilion, has four luxury rooms for guests who love exceptional
locations.
In the evening, return to the village to a meal full of flavour at the Hostellerie
restaurant, which has a new chef Cédric Bechade, ready to ensure the
restaurant retains its 2 Michelin stars.
Press contact :
Jean-Pierre Tuil / Image et Entreprise
Tel. : +33 1 42 61 51 64
Email : jptuil@wanadoo.fr
Information and bookings :
Hostellerie de Plaisance - Place du Clocher - 33330 Saint-Emilion
Tel. : +33 5 57 55 07 55
www.hostellerie-plaisance.com
Wine tasting and meal in a Médoc Castle
In a neo-classical style, opposite the Gironde, the Phélan Ségur Castle
opens its doors wide and invites you to enjoy wine tastings and/or a meal
in a prestigious setting. Wine tastings are held in the orangery. If you should
decide to lunch or dine at the Castle this will be held in the formal reception
rooms where you will be able to enjoy an exceptional dining experience,
personally welcomed by the Castle employees who will serve you throughout
your meal and answer any questions you may have concerning the Phélan
Ségur wines, which are handpicked to perfectly complement the dishes
served by the chef (menus between 110 and 200 Euros including an aperitif
and wine). From 2 people.
Information and bookings :
Marie-Dominique Larrebat - Château Phélan Ségur- 33180 Saint-Estèphe
Tel. : +33 5 56 59 74 00 - www.phelansegur.com
Produce your very own Médoc wine
Over the course of a year, "Mes Vignes" offers you the chance to get to know
all about wine production in the heart of the vineyards. Opt for the luxury
package, which allows you to grow your own plot of vines at the Château
Marquis, the 4th best known wine in Margaux. During the full year, follow
production of your wine step by step, participate in practical programmes
at the heart of the estate (including a stay at harvest time and a wine tasting
course), and you will even be given bottles with your own name on the label!
Information and booking:
Tel. : +33 5 65 30 38 45 - www.mesvignes.com
Stars for the Sources de Caudalie
The award winning Graves wine, château Smith Haut Lafitte has opened its
vineyards to the Sources de Caudalie, a hotel dedicated to lifestyle in the
vineyards. Founded in 1999 by Florence and Daniel Cathiard, this wonderful
small hotel with 49 rooms and suites has a spa whose success is based on the
unique concept of Wine-therapy, a therapeutic combination of a warm water
source with extracts of the vines. It provides as well as a one Michelin star
restaurant Grand’Vigne.
Information and bookings :
Les Sources de Caudalie – chemin de Smith Haut Lafitte – 33650 BordeauxMartillac
Tel. : +33 5 57 83 83 83 - Fax: +33 5 57 83 83 84
reservations@sources-caudalie.com
www.sources-caudalie.com
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Château Phélan Ségur - Saint-Estèphe
Les Sources de Caudalie
Le Relais de Franc Mayne, a charming residence
at the heart of the vineyards
Also located at the very heart of the prestigious Saint-Emilion vineyard, the
Relais de Franc Mayne with its nine rooms hosts you on the Château Franc
Mayne estate, an award winning Grand Cru from Saint-Emilion.
After a wonderful buffet breakfast in the exquisite dining room or the
adjoining terrace, and a dip in the natural swimming pool, all of the hidden
secrets of wine production will be unveiled during the visit to the Wine Cellar,
including the barrel storehouse and underground tunnels used to age the
wine.
Information and bookings :
Relais Franc Mayne - 14 La Gomerie - 33330 Saint-Emilion
Tel. : +33 5 57 24 62 61
www.relaisfrancmayne.com
Stay in a prestigious vineyard in Sauternes
Located in a 27-hectare vineyard overlooking the village of Sauternes,
the Château d’Arche benefits from a particularly favourable climate for
development of Botrytis Cinerea, the necrotrophic fungus essential for the
sauterne grape variety. In this exquisite 17th Century Charterhouse, the
Relais du château d’Arche has a total of nine rooms (those which are located
in the corner towers are highly original) which are brimming with charm.
Make the most of your stay to visit the storehouse and taste some of the fine
wines produced on the estate!
Information and bookings :
Relais du château d’Arche - 33210 Sauternes
Tel. : +33 5 56 76 67 67
Barrel storehouse
Saint-Emilion Wine
EVENTS IN THE BORDEAUX
VINEYARDS NOT TO BE MISSED
• Wine connoisseur weekend (June)
This event combines an exceptional tasting of 100 Grands Crus,
meals in the heart of the castles along with the owners of the
vineyards and a Wine tour in and around the Bordeaux Vineyards.
Information:
Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux
Tel. +33 5 56 51 91 91
http://ugcb.net
• Bordeaux celebrates wine
Organised every other year (even years) in June by the Bordeaux
tourist office, this event allows the general public to discover in
Bordeaux, wines from all over Aquitaine across the many tents
which are erected along the banks of the Garonne over four days.
Information and bookings :
Bordeaux Tourist Office
Tel. +33 5 56 00 66 00
www.bordeaux-tourisme.com
• Marathon of the Médoc Castles (September).
Each year, the "longest marathon in the world" sets a theme for fancy
dress costumes worn by participants.
Information:
Association du Marathon des Vins du Médoc
Tel : +33 5 56 59 17 20
www.marathondumedoc.com
www.chateaudarche-sauternes.com
Médoc Wine Marathon
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Sleep at the palace
of the Empress Eugénie
Indoor swimming pool & spa
at Hôtel du Palais à Biarritz
Lighthouse - Biarritz
The Palace hotel is exceptional in more ways than one
Internationally-renowned Biarritz chefs
Through its history, its location overlooking the ocean at the
end of Biarritz Grande Plage beachfront, and through the fact
that it belongs to a small family of some of the most prestigious
hotels in the world.
No stay is complete without a good restaurant. The fame of the chefs largely
exceeds the borders of Biarritz and the Basque Country.
Jean-Marie Gautier at Villa Eugénie (Hôtel du Palais). Jean-Marie Gautier has
been chef at the Hôtel du Palais since 1991, and serves up a sophisticated
and inventive cuisine at «La Villa Eugénie», gourmet restaurant which has 1
Michelin Star. Local products from the ocean and the Basque Country form
the basis of the wide variety of dishes, which can be enjoyed in the cosy
setting where immense chandeliers illuminate the white walls with golden
mouldings, and where the interlaced initials of Napoleon and Eugénie are
reminiscent of the first occupants of the premises…
Villa Eugénie becomes a luxury hotel
It was out of pure love for his wife Eugénie of Montijo that Emperor Napoleon
III constructed Villa Eugénie in 1854.
As the primary monument in Biarritz, Villa Eugénie became a hotel in 1893
and offers lovers of luxury and lifestyle the chance to partake in a piece of
history in a location which has kept its soul whilst retaining tradition. Luxury
furnishings, Empire couches, rose marble columns and crystal chandeliers all
await in the lobby. From a painting, the Empress Eugénie will accompany you
as you climb the grand master staircase to one of the 124 room in the hotel.
Romy Schneider, Hemingway, Alphonse XIII… Each of the 30 suites bears
witness to a prestigious past in the hotel. The majority of these have retained
their furnishings dating back to the Second Empire. For those who prefer a
more contemporary style, you will marvel on the top floor: with "porthole"
windows overlooking the ocean and luxury wooden gangways, the rooms
take on the allure of luxury ship cabins.
An imperial spa covering some 3000 m2 over five
floors
Opened in 2006, the hotel spa received the 2008 Villégiature award as the
best spa in Europe, and was nominated as the "Best spa in Europe and
the Mediterranean" by Condé Nast Johansens. It was designed around
an immaculate indoor heated swimming pool with a Jacuzzi and countercurrent, you can admire the ocean waves. Reserved solely for use by hotel
guests, the spa also has two saunas, two Turkish baths, a cardio-fitness centre
all overlooking the ocean and a tea bar.
The Hôtel du Palais has received no end of awards. The Hôtel du Palais (5
star) is part of the prestigious Colbert Group. The hotel has joined the likes
of the George V, the Bristol and the Ritz amongst the 70 luxury hotels in the
Colbert Group.
Information and bookings :
Hôtel du Palais - 1 avenue de l’Impératrice - 64200 Biarritz
Tel. : +33 5 59 41 64 00
www.hotel-du-palais.com
Andrée and Stéphane Rosier at Les Rosiers
Andrée, first ever woman to be voted "Meilleur ouvrier de France" [Best
artisan in France] in the cookery sector in 2007 and former assistant chef at
the Hôtel du Palais, along with Stéphane, her husband, former assistant of
Jean-Marie Gautier at the Hôtel du Palais, welcome you in their 1 Michelin
star restaurant with a new menu each week. Authentic market produce
inspires the cuisine which is centred around fish with grilled tuna, pavé of
cod, monkfish and farcis red mullet.
Information and bookings :
Les Rosiers - 32 avenue Beau Soleil - 64200 Biarritz
Tel. : +33 5 59 23 13 68
www.restaurant-lesrosiers.fr
Information and bookings :
Hôtel du Palais - 1 avenue de l’Impératrice - 64200 Biarritz
Tel.: +33 5 59 41 64 00
www.hotel-du-palais.com
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THINGS TO SEE IN BIARRITZ
AND AROUND THE HÔTEL DU PALAIS
•Walk in the footsteps of Napoleon III and Eugénie : walk along the Rocher
de la Vierge which the Emperor had decided to use as an anchoring point
for the dike at the Port du Refuge which he wished to create. And then
walk along to the imperial chapel constructed in 1864 at the request of
the Empress. This is a listed historical monument.
•And why not gain some altitude by climbing the 248 steps of the Biarritz
lighthouse, and admire the panoramic ocean view, the Basque Country
and the sight of the Pyrenees mountains.
•"Dive" into the Sea Museum, in the superb art deco monument , which
showcases over 150 species of fish native to the Gulf of Gascony.
•And discover the world of chocolate at the Chocolate Museum, which
shows to what extent the Basque Country and chocolate are intrinsically
linked.
•Visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz fishing port and the "Maison de l’Infante" where
Louis XIV would marry Marie-Thérèse at the Saint Jean-Baptiste Church.
•And enjoy a stroll through the traditional villages of Guéthary, Ainhoa,
Cambo-les-Bains and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
•Head off to sea to go fishing in the early morning.
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EVENTS
NOT TO BE MISSED IN BIARRITZ
• Exhibition of the Tomb of Sainte-Eugénie
Each year, a remarkable exhibition sets up shop in the surprising
setting of the tomb of Sainte-Eugénie.
Information:
Tourist information office : +33 5 59 22 37 10
and during the exhibition at the tomb of Sainte-Eugénie
Tel : +33 5 59 24 67 93
Organisation:
Biarritz Department for Cultural Affairs
Tel. : +33 5 59 41 57 50
• The Oceanic Festival (mid-June)
By day, festival and events surrounding the sea; by night, Casetas
and tapas, as Biarritz celebrates the coming of summer across the
seafront.
Information and schedule:
Biarritz Evénement : +33 5 59 22 50 50
www.biarritz.fr
• «Le temps d'aimer» Festival (September)
Focusing on classical and contemporary dance, this festival
democratises the art of choreography by promoting outdoor events.
Information and schedule :
Tel. +33 5 59 22 20 21
www.biarritz-culture.com
•Or how about a game of Basque Pelota.
•Just 30 minutes away: taste the tapas of Fontarrabie and San Sebastian
(Spain).
•1hr30 minutes away: visit the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao (Spain).
Beaches
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Unearthing
the secrets of
the Périgord Black
Truffle
Truffle Ecomuseum in Sorges
Périgord Black Truffles
Known as the Périgord black truffle, the Tuber
melanosporum can be harvested from thefirst frosts in
November until late February/early March. This fungus
has two particularities: it grows underground and lives in
symbiosis with a tree variety (oak, chestnut, pine, etc.).
Its exceptional organoleptic qualities, along with its rarity,
make the truffle one of the most costly food products in the
world: depending on the quality and year, a kilo of truffles
can be sold for anywhere between 500 and 1000 Euros !
Sorges, capital of the black truffle
Sorges is known by food lovers, the world over, as the capital of the Tuber
melanosporum. Ripe for harvesting after the first frosts, the Périgord black
truffle is the most aromatic of the 70 species of truffle existing in the world;
it requires a special technique for harvesting using a "truffle-sniffing" animal,
often a dog. Local production runs from January at the markets in Périgueux,
Excideuil, Sainte-Alvère and Sarlat. In Sorges, a truffle market is held each
year on the last Sunday in January. It attracts swathes of people and an increasing number of Europeans, Chinese and Russians, etc.
Introduction to the "Black Diamond" at the
Truffle Ecomuseum
Tasting at the Auberge de la Truffe
Hotelcert certified, and a member of Logis de France with a three star rating
for food and accommodation, the Auberge de la Truffe opens its doors to its
sophisticated rooms and mini-suites, and gives you the chance to celebrate,
in the capital of the black truffle, this blessed fungus.
Here, truffles are the building blocks of a gourmet tradition, as well as the
object of a passion which chef Pierre Corre loves to share with his guests,
notably through his "truffle menu" (€110 /person excluding beverages) : from
a consommé with grated truffle to the truffle pastry for dessert, indulge in
the subtle, yet unforgettable aromas of the "black diamond" of the Périgord.
Pierre Corre also organises stays on the theme of truffles and foie gras: "the
melody of the seven scents", seven days in the Périgord Blanc with cookery
classes (and notably a cookery class focussing in truffles with a visit to the
Truffle Ecomuseum), and weekends or three day visits to discover the world
of truffles.
Price for the "melody of the seven scents": €900 /pers excluding wine or
€1000 /pers. including wine (includes cookery classis and full-board
accommodation - not including visits).
Information and bookings :
L’Auberge de la Truffe - 24420 Sorges
Tel. : +33 5 53 05 02 05
www.auberge-de-la-truffe.com
Sorges has dedicated a unique Ecomuseum to its black diamond. Head off
to discover the Truffle Trail - a fun-filled itinerary which introduces you to
the characteristic plants and trees which are home to truffles - and learn
everything you need to know about truffles and their culture.
Contact :
Ecomusée de la truffe - Le Bourg - 24420 Sorges
Tel. : +33 5 53 05 90 11 - www.ecomusee-truffe-sorges.com
Ecological Accommodation at the Domaine des
Bories, in Sorges
Stays and special menus on the theme of truffles
in the Vézère Valley
Across the whole of the Périgord, it is possible to celebrate the black
truffle: at Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, the global capital of the prehistoric, the
4-star Les Glycines hotel and restaurant will delight all year round with its
menus based on truffles (risotto with black truffles and green asparagus,
filet of turbot in a truffle viennoise, sweetbreads with cooked truffles, etc.).
In January, the hotel organises special truffle-themed stays in time for the
truffle market.
Sleep in an attic or wine cellar in the land of the Périgord Black Truffle. The
Domaine des Bories offers you such a chance with the rental of ecological
accommodation both modern, yet firmly rooted in regional tradition.
Information and bookings :
Hôtel-restaurant Les Glycines - 24620 Les Eyzies
Information and bookings :
Le Domaine des Bories - Fontniovas - 24420 Sorges
Tel. : +33 5 53 13 29 29 - www.location-sites-dordogne-perigord.com
www.les-glycines-dordogne.com
Tel. : +33 5 53 06 97 07
Press contact :
Véronique Pappe. Tel. : +33 6 88 29 67 21
Email: veronique.pappe@domainedesbories.fr
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International prehistoric centre.
Brantôme Abbey
Just 20 minutes from Sorges enjoy an exceptional
stay at Brantôme
Located on the banks of the Dronne, the "Moulin de l'Abbaye" hotel and
restaurant is one of the jewels of Brantôme. Surrounded by the Monks'
Garden and the Benedictine Monastery against the hillside, this ivycovered mill is joined to the "Venice of the Périgord" by the famous 16th
Century swing bridge over the Dronne. In just a few short steps, you can
visit the abbey which is home to cloisters and a monumental staircase.
Member of the "Relais et Châteaux" network, the "Moulin de l'Abbaye" hotel
and restaurant has 20 rooms which provide a charming setting and include
a large amount of attention to detail so as to best enjoy the green Perigord.
Information and bookings :
Hôtel-restaurant Le Moulin de l’Abbaye - 1 route de Bourdeilles
24310 Brantôme. Tel. : +33 5 53 05 80 22
Hôtel le Moulin de l’Abbaye - Brantôme
EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED
Mimos: The Périgueux international mime festival (early August)
Mimos, as a festival of visual theatre, strives to "dust off" the image
of mime by presenting and showcasing the discipline in innovative
forms and has become an international reference down the years.
Information and schedule:
"L’Odyssée" - Esplanade Robert Badinter - 24000 Périgueux.
Tel. : + 33 5 53 53 18 71
Press contact :
Marie-Jo Picot-Mourgues. Tel. : +33 6 82 10 67 85
www.mimos.fr
www.moulinabbaye.com
Saint Jean de Côle is one of the most beautiful
villages in France
Located just 20 minutes from Sorges, the medieval village of Saint-Jean-deCôle seduces thanks to its charm and monuments: Marthonie castle, the
church, the priory, the humpback bridge and the pillared houses. Do not
miss the Saint-Jean-de-Côle Floralies Exhibition, which is held in the second
weekend of May each year.
Information :
Office de tourisme - Place du Château
24800 St-Jean-de-Côle. Tel. : +33 5 53 62 14 15
www.ville-saint-jean-de-cole.fr
Mimos Festival in Périgueux
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Shop in luxury stores
and local producers
from Aquitaine
Nontron Traditional Cutlery
Artigua - Magescq Materials
From the Bordeaux "Triangle" to the old roads of Biarritz as
frequented by the Royal Families, and the chic stores in Pau,
Aquitaine is a shop window for a whole host of luxury brands.
The region is also home to many treasures made by artisans in the
region whose reputation is well worthy of a visit. Make the most
of your stay to discover areas brimming in charm, and between
two shopping trips, enjoy the regional gastronomy.
Biarritz, Bordeaux, Pau: Some useful addresses of
luxury brands
In Bordeaux, the most prestigious shops and stores in the city are located
within the "Triangle" which is delimited by the Cours de l’Intendance, Cours
Georges Clémenceau and Allées de Tourny. You can simply stroll around the
Place des Grands Hommes to discover some of the finest luxury brands:
Mauboussin, Cartier, Georges Rech, Apostrophe, J.M. Weston, Wolford, Sonia
Rykiel, Hugo Boss, Robert Clergerie, Longchamp, Gérard Darel, Maje, Escada,
Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Lancel, Max Mara, Mac Douglas, and so on.
Head off to Biarritz and the streets spanning out from Place Clémenceau. In
the last century, whilst Biarritz was already the favoured location of the major
Royal Families, the European aristocracy and the elite, there was already,
just a stone's throw from the ocean, some of the finest jewellers, fashion
designers and restaurants.
Today at Place Clémenceau, you will fall for a wonderful item of jewellery
from Amestoy or Garoste, before walking down Avenues Edouard VII and
Maréchal Foch to see some of the finest brands in fashion and leather goods:
Sonia Rykiel, Hermès, Hervé Chapelier, Max Mara…
Still in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, but further inland, why not visit Pau. Rues
Henri IV, Serviez, Latapie, Barthou or Foch have all of the most popular readyto-wear brands and accessories, home decoration and table art stores: you
will also find watches and jewellery by Chaumet, Hermès, Jaeger-Lecoultre or
Rolex at Arnautou, and can stop off at Georges Rech or Max Mara.
In Dordogne : Repetto ballerina shoes at crazy
prices
It was in 1967 that Rose Repetto set up the hub of manufacturing Repetto
ballerina shoes in Saint-Médard d’Excideuil, in Dordogne. The brand is famous
for being worn by the "small rats" in the Opera, as well as Brigitte Bardot
who wore these in "And God created woman". In the 70s, Serge Gainsbourg
then fell under the spell of Zizi, the model created for Zizi Jeanmaire. Still
today, the factory at Saint-Médard d’Excideuil is the location where the tips
and ballerina shoes are manufactured in line with the "sewn-back" method.
Several times a year, the factory organises sales at cut prices on previous
collections (over 50% off for some models).
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Information :
Usine Repetto - Le Martinet - 24160 Saint-Médard d’Excideuil
Tel. : +33 5 53 55 37 37 - www.repetto.com
And a store at 47 cours de l’Intendance - 33000 Bordeaux
Lunch and accommodation in the shopping
district
In Bordeaux
•Rue Montesquieu : created in 1825, "le Chapon Fin" was one of the first
ever restaurants to receive three stars in history (it was one of the first 33
restaurants to be awarded a Michelin star in 1933). Against the backdrop of
a somewhat surprising rockery (listed as an historical monument), Nicolas
N’Guyen Van Hai, resolutely sophisticated and inventive, serves up cuisine
using the produce of the South West.
Contact :
Le Chapon Fin - 5 rue Montesquieu - 33000 Bordeaux
Tel. : +33 5 56 79 10 10 - www.chapon-fin.com
•Place de la Comédie: at the heart of the Triangle and perfectly showcasing
the Grand Theatre, the «Grand Hôtel Bordeaux & Spa» (5 star) has
130 rooms and suites all decorated and designed by Jacques Garcia.
Information and bookings :
Grand Hôtel Bordeaux & Spa - 2-5 Place de la Comédie - 33000 Bordeaux
Tel. : +33 5 57 30 44 44 - www.ghbordeaux.com
•For a more relaxed, traditional experience, "Le Bordeaux" brasserie
is the ideal place. Mirroring other great brasseries of the 19th century, it
shook to the rhythms of the Bordeaux Theatre. Supervised today by the
Executive Chef, Stéphane Carrade, he took over the reins of this historic
brasserie in January 2014 and now dishes up traditional local recipes that
provide a little polish to the legend that is Bordeaux.
Contact :
Le Bordeaux - 2-5 place de la comédie - 33000 Bordeaux
Tel. : +33 5 57 30 43 46 - www.ghbordeaux.com
In Biarritz
Place Bellevue : at the centre of the Biarritz shopping district, the mythical
"Café de Paris" reopened in June 2009. Constructed in 1930, this 4-star
hotel has just undergone renovation. Its hugely sophisticated and refined 19
rooms face out over the ocean and offer a breathtaking panoramic view over
the Biarritz Grande Plage beachfront.
Information and bookings :
Café de Paris - 5 place Bellevue - 64200 Biarritz
Tel. : +33 5 59 24 19 53 - www.hotel-cafedeparis-biarritz.com
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Swimming pool & Spa at the Hôtel Parc Beaumont-Pau
Terrace at the Grand Hôtel & Spa in Bordeaux
In Pau
•Just a ten minute walk from Rue Barthou : Located in the clearing of a
park, "l’Hôtel Parc Beaumont" (5*) has a total of 80 rooms and suites
decorated using sophisticated and natural materials (wooden flooring,
Pyrénées marble). Some rooms have a stunning view over the Pyrénées
and Parc Beaumont. The hotel provides guests with a relaxation area and
heated pool, sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi as well as a spa.
Information and bookings :
Hôtel Parc Beaumont - 1 avenue Edouard VII - 64000 Pau
Tel. : +33 5 59 11 84 00 - www.hotel-parc-beaumont.com
Creators and artisans in Aquitaine
• The "Gianna et moi" clothing workshop in Bordeaux
The creators of the "Gianna et moi " brand, Marie-Françoise Boyancier
and Stéphane Peronnaud are not lacking in audacity which shines through
in their multi-coloured and offbeat creations. All of their designs and
prototypes are produced in Bordeaux with two seamstresses, before then
undergoing final production in the Vendée.
On sale in Bordeaux :
42 rue Sainte Colombe - 33000 Bordeaux - www.giannaetmoi.com
•"Les bijoux d’art d’Arnaud Jérôme", in Bordeaux
A ring in the shape of the Eiffel Tower created to mark the 120th anniversary
of construction of the Parisian centrepiece, "tourbillon" rings made using
spirals, twirls and precious stones… Discover the jewellery created by
Arnaud Jérôme in the original setting, and the magnifying glasses which
allow you to admire every single detail.
Contact :
32 rue du Cancéra - 33000 Bordeaux
Tel. : +33 5 56 58 53 42 www.arnaud-jerome-bijouxdart.com
•"Laffargue bags and studded belts" in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Located in Saint-Jean-de-Luz for over 100 years, "Maison Laffargue"
is renowned for its designs and creations (bags, purses, belts)
using Basque studded leather. Designed piece by piece by hand in
wonderful workshops, the studs are the signature piece of the brand.
Contact :
Maison Laffargue - 25 rue Gambetta - 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Tel. : +33 5 59 26 11 38 - www.maison.laffargue.com
Shopping in the streets of Bordeaux
Jewellery by Arnaud Jérôme
•Traditional Basque material - "Les tissages Artiga" in Magescq
Designer and weaver of Basque material since 1910, Artiga guarantees
ancestral expertise and traditional striped design of materials (seven strips
for the seven Basque provinces). Manufacture is exclusively regional: The
material is coloured in Nay and weaved in Oloron, before being stitched in
Magescq for final production. Stores in Bordeaux, Pau, Oloron and SaintPalais.
Contact :
Artiga - 5 rue Brémontier - 40140 Magescq
Tel. : +33 5 58 47 62 39 - www.maisonartiga.com
•"Les tissages Moutet" in Orthez
Created in 1913 by Jean-Baptiste Moutet in Orthez, les tissages Moutet
began by manufacturing "cow mantles", corrugated striped material which
was traditionally used to cover the cow sheds to protect them from insects.
Today, Tissage Moutet specialises in luxury household linen, and joins
forces with designers to design and develop original pieces. Stores in SaintJean-de-Luz and Sare.
Contact :
Tissage Moutet - route de Biron, BP 328 - 64303 Orthez
Tel. +33 5 59 69 14 33 - www.tissage-moutet.com
• "Pare Gabia" Basque Espadrilles
Known for its hand-made espadrilles for the material and sole, the Pare
Gabia brand (which means "unrivalled" in Basque) is now well-known by
"fashion addicts" the world over. In Aquitaine, these can be found in many
stores, such as " Les sandales d’Eugénie ", rue de Mazagran in Biarritz or
Amalgame, 14 rue Montesquieu in Bordeaux.
www.paregabia.com
•"Le couteau traditionnel de Nontron"
The manufacture and production of Nontron knives has lasted since 1653.
As in the past, the knife producers - or cutlers - have always designed knives
by hand, a magical production of forged steel, brass and boxwood engraved
with a reverse V surrounded by three dots. They are on show in the Nontron
Cutlery, located in a metal and glass building designed by the Bordeaux
architect Luc Arsène-Henry.
Information and tours:
Atelier de la coutellerie nontronnaise - place Paul-Bert - 24300 Nontron
Tel. : +33 5 53 56 01 55 - www.coutellerie-nontronnaise.fr
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Enjoy a round
of golf against
the ocean backdrop
Ibarritz golf course
Bidart Golf Course
Work on your swing with the ocean as a backdrop, get a perfect
birdie surrounded by vineyards, this is what Aquitaine can offer
thanks to its golf courses, each more wonderful than the last.
Over to you to give them a try, and makes the most to enjoy some
wonderful locations and addresses which bend over backwards
to accommodate golf enthusiasts.
Moliets Golf Course in the Landes
Designed in 1989, this approved golf course was developed by US architect
Robert Trent Jones. Moliets course is in the top ten French golf courses and is
also one of the 25 most beautiful courses in Europe. Golf Digest Magazine has
also classified it in the list of the 100 most beautiful courses in the world for
several years. There are several reasons for this success. It has a wonderful
setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean : Four of the holes are located on the
sand dunes, between pine woods and ocean beaches; on a fine day, at hole
15 for instance, it is possible to see the Rhune in the Basque Country.
Information and bookings :
Golf de Moliets - rue Mathieu Desbieys - 40660 Moliets
Tel. : +33 5 58 48 54 65 - www.golfmoliets.com
Accommodation near to the Moliets Golf Course
•Alongside a lake in the Landes de Gascogne
Just under 20 km to the south of Moliets Golf Course, the Villa de l’Etang
blanc, a wonderful light building with sophisticated decoration, is a favourite
meeting point for golfers, since there are also two other courses within easy
reach just a few kilometres away : Seignosse and Hossegor.
Information and bookings :
Magali and David Sulpice - Villa de l’Etang blanc
2265 route de l’Etang blanc - 40510 Seignosse
Tel. : +33 5 58 72 80 15 - www.villaetangblanc.fr
•Ideally located between fine sandy beaches and a freshwater lake, in a
luxury hotel villa.
At the entrance to Soustons village and just 10 minutes from the beaches at
Vieux-Boucau, the Bellegarde Estate is a wonderful 19th Century residence
fully restored by an English-Australian couple into a luxury residence. In
tree-lined grounds covering some 2.6 hectares, comprising landscaped
gardens, a heated pool and private tennis court, the estate offers a high
level of services.
Information and bookings:
Quintin Hetherington - Domaine de Bellegarde
23 avenue Charles de Gaulle - 40140 Soustons
Tel. : +33 6 87 72 14 79 or +33 5 58 41 33 60 - www.qsun.fr
Ilbarritz Gold Course, a unique training centre in
Europe
The international training centre at Ilbarritz Golf Course is in an exquisite setting and offers an original architectural concept, designed by Pierre Thévenin.
Designed around a circular area, all of the traditional game play situations
are available.
This unique nine-hole course in Europe (32 par, length 2176 metres) has
added charm by the fact that it is located at the top of the cliffs overlooking
the ocean midway between Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Special mention
should be given to holes 2 and 9, which are arguably the most stunning, with
the breathtaking panoramic views over Biarritz and the Gulf of Gascony.
Information and bookings :
Golf d’Ilbarritz - avenue du Château - 64210 Bidart
Tel. : +33 5 59 43 81 30 - www.golfilbarritz.com
Golf Passes
•In a former holiday camp
Between sand dunes and beaches, Sylvie and Franck Ducousso welcome
you at the Maison de la Prade, a charming building with contemporary and
sober decor which has 14 rooms and two suites. As a State-registered golf
instructor, Franck Ducousso offers privileged rates for clients of Moliets
golf course as well as stays including green fees for Moliets, Seignosse
and Hossegor courses. You can enjoy a wonderful dining experience at the
Relais de la Poste in Magescq, the neighbouring village (2 Michelin stars).
Head off and discover the four most luxurious golf courses on the Basque
coastline: Arcangues, Bayonne, Biarritz and Ilbarritz.
Golf Pass Biarritz - 2 avenue Edith Cavell - 64000 Biarritz
Tel. : +33 5 59 03 71 80
www.golfpassbiarritz.com
And to discover the golf courses in Les Landes, including Moliets and
Seignosse:
www.tourismelandes.com/ls-golfs-des-landes
Information and bookings :
Hôtel la Maison de la Prade - route de la Plage - 40660 Messanges
Tel. : +33 5 58 48 38 96 - www.lamaisondelaprade.com
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Bibart Golf Course
Biarritz Golf Course
Charming hotel, near Ilbarritz golf course
A hotel and Michelin-star restaurant
In a wonderful park setting surrounded with pine trees, the Ibarboure family
welcomes you at the Table of the brothers Ibarboure, a large 18th Century
Basque residence with ochre walls and 12 rooms in a "Relais du silence" (4
stars) with a swimming pool. The three rooms in the restaurant (1 Michelin
Star) allow you to dine in a contemporary and sophisticated ambiance.
Information and bookings :
La Table des Frères Ibarboure - chemin de Ttalienea - 64210 Bidart
Tel. : +33 5 59 54 81 64 (restaurant) or +33 5 59 47 58 30 (hotel)
www.freresibarboure.com
ALSO ON OFFER IN AND AROUND BIDART
AND MOLIETS
• Contis Lighthouse(guided tours available in July and August)
This is a unique construction located one kilometre inland and measuring 40
metres tall, and is the only lighthouse between Capbreton and Cap-Ferret.
Information :
Bordeaux Tourist Office. Tel. +33 5 58 42 89 80 - www.contis-tourisme.com
•Guéthary
This charming village, which used to be a whaling port, is today much
vaunted by surfers.
Information :
Office de tourisme - 74 rue du Comte de Swiecinski - 64210 Guéthary
Tel. : +33 5 59 26 56 60 - www.guethary-tourisme.com
•Henriet Chocolate Factory
Since 1946, the chocolate factory in Biarritz has produced chocolates,
caramels and Basque nougats in pure respect of traditional expertise.
Information :
Chocolaterie Henriet – place Georges Clémenceau - 64200 Biarritz
Tel. : +33 5 59 24 24 15 - http://chocolaterie-henriet.com
Drive and Golf ball
EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED CLOSE TO
BIDART AND MOLIETS
• The Dax Férias (August)
For a total of 4 days and nights, several hundreds of thousands of
people dressed all in white, wearing the traditional red scarf around
their neck, come out to enjoy concerts and bodegas, corridas and
novilladas.
Information :
Office de tourisme - 11 cours Foch - 40100 Dax - Tel. : +33 5 58 56 86 86
www.dax-tourisme.com or http./feria.dax.fr
• The Soustons Festival (August)
Landes bull racing, novilladas, marches, and street music.
Information:
Office de tourisme - Grange Labouyrie - 40141 Soustons
Tel. : +33 5 58 41 52 62 - www.soustons.fr
• Andalucian Festival (Pentecost weekend)
A large-scale Andalucian dance event is held on the Friday evening,
named Casetas, as well as other events across the centre of Saint-Jeande-Luz.
• Saint-Jean Festival (late June)
Everyone wears red and black, the colours of the town. Concerts, street
dining, Basque pelota, toro de fuego and the Saint-Jean fireworks.
Information :
Office de tourisme – boulevard Victor Hugo - 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Tel. : +33 5 59 26 03 16 - www.saint-jean-de-luz.com
• The International Cesta Punta event (late June to late August)
Organised in Saint-Jean-de-Luz every Friday at 9pm at Jaï-Alaï. Games
of amateur cesta punta with local clubs.
Information :
Jaï-Alaï - avenue Ithurralde - 64502 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Tel. : +33 5 59 51 65 30 - www.cestapunta.com
•Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Lying at the foot of the Rhune Mountain and on the banks of a wonderful
bay, the former city of privateers is still just as proud to have been chosen
by Louis XIV for his wedding to the Infanta of Spain, in 1660.
Information :
Office de tourisme - 20 boulevard Victor Hugo - 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Tel. : +33 5 59 26 03 16 - www.saint-jean-de-luz.com
Cesta Punta
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