Hidden between the sky and the pines of the Landes forest, La Co(o)rniche is a former neo-Basque house that has kept its soul through the decades. Today, it stands as one of the most iconic retreats on the French coast — a place where the horizon unfolds over the Arcachon Bay, the Banc d’Arguin, and the majestic Dune of Pilat.
You reach it by a road winding through the pine forest, far from the noise. And then — silence. The kind that speaks of presence, of calm, of arrival.
La Co(o)rniche is not a hotel. It’s a home — redesigned with love and daring for those who seek beauty without excess. Philippe Starck’s touch is everywhere, yet never loud: wood, glass, light, and air come together in effortless harmony.
The main house holds just eleven rooms, each one a quiet cocoon of southwest elegance — high ceilings, soft colors, time-worn furniture. Some open to the ocean, others to the pines, but all glow with that special light of the Bay.
In the garden, Starck’s cabins appear like modern-day hideaways inspired by the oyster huts of the region. Simple, pure, suspended between earth and sky. From the bathtub, you watch the clouds drift by. From the bed, you glimpse the ocean. On the terrace, you simply stop — doing, thinking, rushing. That’s the real luxury here.
The atmosphere is warm and effortlessly chic. Staff greet you by name, smiles come easily, time slows down. The restaurant, perched on the edge of the world, serves generous seasonal cuisine — fresh seafood, local vegetables, and wines of the southwest. Service is attentive yet casual, perfectly in tune with the place.
The infinity pool dissolves into the horizon. Children play on the lawn, couples toast to the sunset, and families linger over long lunches. It’s lively, but never loud.
La Co(o)rniche is a place to pause, to breathe, to return to yourself. And when you finally leave, the Dune of Pilat stays with you — a vision of light, sand, and serenity. A reminder that some places are not just visited, but felt.
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