Hôtel Restaurant La Co(o)rniche
Restaurant · La Teste-de-Buch ·
Seaside hotel with panoramic bay and dune views, stylish rooms
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46 Av. Louis Gaume, 33115 La Teste-de-Buch, France Get directions
Seaside hotel with panoramic bay and dune views, stylish rooms
46 Av. Louis Gaume, 33115 La Teste-de-Buch, France Get directions
"Perched with incredible views over the water, La Coorniche — set in a former 1930s hunting lodge with interiors by Philippe Starck — has a restaurant terrace next to an infinity pool and rooms in the main house and lodges inspired by the area’s oyster shacks; the restaurant is strong on seafood (I noted seabass ceviche and roast monkfish alongside playful dishes such as tom yum ravioli and many‑hued ice creams), making it a spectacular spot with the dunes rising up behind." - Johny Pitts
"At this Philippe Starck-designed hotel in the seaside resort of Pyla-sur-Mer, couples enjoy panoramic views of Arcachon Bay and the mesmerizing Dune du Pilat from their beachy-chic guestrooms. Most visitors flock to the area to climb the magnificent dune, which rises 374 feet above sea level, but we won’t blame you for lazing on the sandy beach, breathing in the head-clearing scent of the pine forest."
"Don’t let the tricky spelling of La Co(o)rniche deter you. Just know it reads as non-standard for French people, too, and move on to the more important details of this rather spectacular hotel, located in the Pilat-Plage region, at the foot of the highest sand dune in Europe. If you haven’t heard of Pilat-Plage, you’re not alone, or you just don’t have any aristocratic French ancestors. Quiet and otherworldly, this is an off-the-beaten-path destination where the sea meets towering dunes and thick pine forest; it was the playground of princes, dukes, even Napoleon III. La Corniche was a Basque-style hunting lodge built in the 1930s, thoroughly updated by none other than Phillipe Starck in 2010 — which is when it became La Co(o)rniche." - Tablet Hotels
"Surrounded by a forest and designed by Philippe Starck, this luxury 5-star hotel offers an infinity swimming pool with panoramic of the Great Dune of Pyla, the ocean and the Banc d'Arguin. There is also an on-site beauty salon. Each of the guest rooms and suites at La Co(o)rniche is stylishly decorated in pastel colours. All rooms have a balcony or a private terrace with unrestricted views. Guest rooms are equipped with an iPod docking station, a Nespresso machine, a minibar and flip-flops for the beach. The private marble bathrooms include an Italian shower. The restaurant at La Co(o)rniche features a panoramic terrace and bar, which is lively in the summer, with an uninterrupted tapas service. Gastronomic cuisine is served for lunch and dinner. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast room or on the terrace. Located in the heart of Arcachon, hotel La Co(o)rniche is a 45-minute drive from Bordeaux Airport. Bicycle rental is available on site for guests wishing to explore the surrounding area." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Don’t let the tricky spelling of La Co(o)rniche deter you. Just know it reads as non-standard for French people, too, and move on to the more important details of this rather spectacular hotel, located in the Pilat-Plage region, at the foot of the highest sand dune in Europe. If you haven’t heard of Pilat-Plage, you’re not alone, or you just don’t have any aristocratic French ancestors. Quiet and otherworldly, this is an off-the-beaten-path destination where the sea meets towering dunes and thick pine forest; it was the playground of princes, dukes, even Napoleon III. La Corniche was a Basque-style hunting lodge built in the 1930s, thoroughly updated by none other than Phillipe Starck in 2010 — which is when it became La Co(o)rniche." - Tablet Hotels