Situated in the curious seaside town of Biarritz, where upscale boutiques sit beside laidback surf shops, this breezy apartment is the perfect base from which to explore France’s southwestern coast. Inside the home, it’s relaxed and light-filled with glorious ocean views from the living space and bedroom. Begin slow mornings with brioche and espresso on your private balcony or potter about in the pale-painted living space, putting together a picnic in the kitchenette ahead of an afternoon at the beach. Choose between the Plage De La Chambre D'Amour, a fifteen-minute stroll from your doorstep, and the Plage Miramar, reached in less than ten minutes by foot. After frolicking in the shallows and basking in the sunshine, take the twenty-minute walk into the centre of town for glasses of full-bodied red in traditional bistros and tastes of artisanal produce in Halles Market – you mustn’t leave without trying a slice of indulgent gâteau basqu...
In the centre of the seaside town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, this duplex loft apartment is bright and breezy, just like the town. A four-minute walk sees you at the Grande Plage, the town’s horseshoe of golden sand lined with loungers and a calm spot for swimming. Here you’ll find local restaurants serving up the seafood-rich basque cuisine. Closer to home, the classic indoor market of Les Halles de Saint-Jean-de-Luz is less than a minute from the apartment, where you can stock up on fresh, local produce to take back to the full kitchen. Sleek, modern cabinets in dove grey hide myriad appliances to whip up a family meal, enjoyed at the stylish dining table set for six. The open living, dining room and kitchen is made bright by sliding glass doors that open up to a Juliet-style balcony, looking out over the city’s rooftops. A motif of white and blue throughout is a reminder that the sea is just beyond your street and skylights in the bedrooms...