Biarritz, FranceOld Town
Café de Paris
Seaside Art Deco inn
Seaside Art Deco inn
Facing straight out to sea, this intimate coastal inn commands uninterrupted views across the Grande Plage.
What it’s good at
Listed
Pluma serves Basque coastal dishes, including fried chipirons and crispy txuleta croquettes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
With just 19 rooms, all facing the Atlantic, Le Café de Paris feels personal without sacrificing its front-row location.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The hotel opens onto Place Bellevue, where pedestrian lanes lead past the casino down to the Grande Plage.
The rooms
Every room looks onto the Atlantic through wide bay windows. Top suites open onto private terraces above the water.
The spa
Restaurant
Pluma
Terrace tables look out toward the Biarritz lighthouse, and the dining room serves Basque grilled dishes beneath woven pendants.
At the table
Teal velvet armchairs and marble tables gather around the ground-floor bar, which serves cocktails and sharing plates beside the square.
How it began
Former Olympic skier Annie Famose bought the property in 2020 with her children, establishing the family's first hotel.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.