Bordeaux, FranceCapucins - Victoire
Hotel La Zoologie
Restored zoology institute
Capucins - Victoire Bordeaux, France
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Restored zoology institute
The 1903 science institute is now a hotel devoted to natural history, wrapping around a leafy botanical garden.
What it’s good at
Notable
Three themed wings house panoramic botanical wallpapers and cut-stone laboratory tables.
Notable
A 1903 university zoology institute, with preserved brickwork and half-moon arched windows.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Marché des Capucins is a short walk away, and Gare Saint-Jean sits just down the street.
The rooms
Bedrooms in the historic wing keep their original brickwork, with desks shaped like old stone laboratory benches.
The baths
A whirlpool bath looks out toward courtyard greenery, beside a timber Finnish sauna and a stone steam room.
The spa
Two duo cabins host massage and facial rituals. Nearby, wicker sofas sit in a glass-walled garden lounge.
The gym
Cardio machines sit against mirrored walls that reflect bold botanical wallpaper in the fitness room.
Restaurant
Le Tapir
Chefs cook in an open kitchen against exposed stone walls, and tables spill onto wooden decks in the garden.
At the table
Le Bar mixes seasonal cocktails beside tall windows, and breakfast is served under chandeliers in the stone hall.
How it began
The institute stood abandoned for twenty years until agronomists François and Hélène Touber bought and restored the property.
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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.