FranceSeptember 28, 2021, by Esmée Rebel

French charm @ Hôtel Ville d'Hiver

France, September 28, 2021, by Esmée Rebel

French charm @ Hôtel Ville d'Hiver

Arcachon is located in the southwest of France, less than half an hour's drive from Bordeaux. There, high on a hill, is a beautiful eighteenth-century villa. Sounds like the beginning of a fairy tale, right? Spoiler alert: it is. This gem of a holiday villa houses Winter City Hotel: a magnificent boutique hotel that exudes French charm and comfort. We want! On y goes à Hôtel Ville d'Hiver, Arcachon.

 

Have you been stranded further south? Visit this feelgood hotel in the French Côte d'Azur.

Hotel Ville d'Hiver

Hotel Ville d'Hiver

Okay, hold on for a little history lesson. We take you to the Arcachon of 1860. This coastal town was nothing more than a few fishing huts, until wealthy French discovered it and built beautiful villas on the hills. Since these wealthy people only stayed here during the winter months, it was called a winter city. Ah, literally ville d'hiver!

For a villa where the rich lived, the building looks true Boutique hotel Hôtel Ville d'Hiver in it – somewhat industrial, not really classy en chic And we have something to confess; indeed no one lived there. The building was used as a storage and transport place for water (sorry, it was really a fairy tale). Original features, such as a water wheel, can be seen in the interior of the boutique hotel.

Speaking of interior. The interior of Hôtel Ville d'Hiver is eclectic with industrial, classic-chic and rural influences. From steel doors and wooden furniture to colored cushions and fresh white bedding. The attractive, spacious rooms are all furnished with one goal: to make you feel at home. And… That certainly worked. All rooms have comfortable beds, a lovely bath and a private terrace.

Oh yes, the staff also optimally ensures that feeling of home - with service and hospitality.

Not to forget: there is a great (and we mean really great) swimming pool. A kind of underground open-air swimming pool in an old water tank. Wonderfully out of sight and in the shelter and completely covered with plants. A heavenly picture. If you can't relax here (we hardly believe it), you can always relax optimally salon de beauté. This spa provides all kinds of treatments, from massages to... facial treatments.

After such a wonderful day of pampering, you can sit down at a table in the restaurant. Here we cook according to the classic French style Food with fresh and local ingredients. Gironde – the region where the hotel is located – is known for its cuisine formidable (with fish and oysters from Bassin d'Arcachon) and the wine. That can only mean enjoyment, health!

Winter City Hotel