Victoria Boutique Hotel

The seaside town of Arcachon is one of the gems of coastal New Aquitaine; the town overlooks the picturesque protected bay of the same name, and is a popular escape for travelers from Bordeaux and beyond. Just off its compact town center is the Victoria Boutique Hotel, behind whose unassuming façade lies a colorful and characterful 24-room hotel that combines laid-back seaside charm with crisp contemporary design.

Inside the rooms you’ll find custom-made furniture and a lively color palette that sets warm accents against marine blue, along with photographic prints depicting the region’s natural beauty. Some have private terraces, others freestanding tubs; even the most basic deluxe rooms are more than comfortable enough, and come with modern details like Nespresso machines and Chromecast televisions.

From here the beach and boardwalk are just steps away, and the rooftop — the venue for breakfast and for evening cocktails — offers a tempting view of the town and the bay. In typical French boutique-hotel style there’s no on-site restaurant; instead you’re encouraged to explore the town, though not without recommendations from the Victoria’s concierge, who can set you up with a picnic basket, a bike tour, a boat rental, and more….