Cap Ferret started as a small, poor fishing village on the French west coast at the height of Bordeaux (about a two hour drive from there). The beautiful coastal town is no longer a poor village, but fortunately the working-class atmosphere and the floating fishing boats have remained. So far so good Although this is not about the love for a region, no, we are talking about a hotel The House of the Basin.

The elegant beach house with blue shutters reminiscent of past family holidays. France from the books. There are eleven rooms, all tiny and only one with a bath, but no one cares – it's lovely. All rooms are furnished with well-chosen antiques between wooden walls and above herringbone floors - not surprising since the owners also Esprit du Cap running an antique shop a little further away.

The terrace of The House of the Basin which is full of plants is a hotspot in itself, just like the colonial bar and restaurant, Le Bistrot, where fish dishes are served and where you can choose from no less than thirty desserts every day of the week.

From 130 euros per room per night,

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