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Chahatoa
Bidarray
France
Tel: 33 5 59 37 91 91
Alain Ducasse's new auberge in Bidarray, with just 22 rooms divided between four new villas and the original farmhouse, is set on 90 acres deep in the Basque Country. Each room is handsomely outfitted with raw linen, tomettes (unglazed terra-cotta tiles typical of authentic French farmhouses), antiques, and contemporary pieces made from waxed oak. Great details include en suite espresso machines, flat-screen TVs, CD players, and a selection of books in English, French, and German. The heated pool is on a terrace with mesmerizing views, and meals are served in cozy oak-paneled dining rooms in the main farmhouse. Note that authentic Basque cooking can be had just down the road at the excellent Auberge Iparla, also run by Ducasse.
When to go: June, the perfect time to appreciate the verdure of the Basque countryside.
Which room to book: Splurge on Sahatsa, a duplex with gorgeous views
Amenities:
Bar/lounge,
Gym,
Pool,
Wheelchair-accessible
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