Where do chic Parisians spend the summer in France?
On vacation, Parisians flee the city for a petit break in which to get rid of the stress of the capital and get together again "with your family" in an affable environment of summer carte postale. The idea is to enjoy the places to be according to your personality in the different Coast zones.
GIRONDE, CAP FERRET
Located on the peninsula of the same name, at the gates of the Médoc, Cap Ferret is a destination of incomparable charm , frequented by Parisians and Bordeaux in a considerate atmosphere “simple”, chic and relaxed . It promotes good taste, aesthetics and simplicity, perfect for flaner during the summer, a dolce farniente, suitable only for some.
Dressed in apparent nonchalance, with rolled-up pants, espadrilles, canvas sneakers, linen shirts, and straw hats; They travel their roads by bicycle with their hair blowing in the wind, they walk rocked by the murmur of the tides, navigate in stylized but discreet boats, gracefully jump the waves or taste oysters at aperitif time at the water's edge.
The beaches of Cap Ferret
their perfect holiday houses, hidden in a natural paradise among pine forests, as a “bio bio” luxury log cabins ; invite to a relaxing douceur de vivre.
Its beaches announce good weather until the month of September , either on the ocean or bassin side; being the easiest to access beach of l'Horizon , where you can practice water sports, alone, or in their surf schools.
To immerse yourself in the atmosphere, during the month of August the pies , in which sardines are organized at the edge of the water, animated by music bands from the Sud-Ouest and fireworks.
In the mornings, the ferretcapiens they approach the market with their wicker baskets, to buy products from the region, fish, shellfish, fruits and vegetables... And in the late afternoon, they enjoy of the wonderful sunset over the impressive dune du Pilat and the Bassin d'Arcachon.
Dune du Pilat, at Cap Ferret
PAYS BASQUE, GUÉTHARY
The faithful to the southwest prefer Guéthary, (not to be confused with the Spanish hometown of sailor Juan Sebastián Elcano) and one of the trending destinations in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Close to Spain, it competes with the famous French towns of Saint Jean de Luz and Biarritz, offering an atmosphere of village chic waving the red and green flag.
In this pretty and picturesque fishing village congregate cool parisian families and the bourgeoisie of provinces such as Bordeaux or Toulouse, in search of authenticity, traditions and its gastronomy.
Located on a hill, surrounded by forests and cliffs, it stands out for its typical architecture of a coastal town in the region , of white houses with red wooden shutters located in charming alleys or hamlets on the heights, dominating the view of the ocean.
Ghethary
This surf paradise, called French California , is made up of four beaches, a true spot for lovers of this sport, known for the size of its waves and its reefbreaks.
This endearing little town offers a traditional atmosphere and promises its select vacationers, relaxing days at the beach or rowing; meals based on seafood and cuttlefish and games of Basque ball with the locals. At the end of the day, a lively nightlife awakens on its terraces , from where, chacolí in hand, patients can see the coucher de soleil
Guethary
CHARENTE-MARITIME, L'ILE DE RÉ
This sunny island in the Atlantic Ocean is one of the favorite spots for Parisians, especially those who live in the 7th and 16th arrondissement of the capital.
the stay in Ile de Re characterized by its calm peaceful lifestyle . Sheltered in pretty houses, like the French Hamptons, their neighbors dressed in immaculate chinos of infinite colors and pastel sweaters on their shoulders, they exchange cordial bonjour.
This elegant island setting is made up of 10 small villages, being Les-Portes-en-Ré, Saint Martin en Ré and La Flotte , the most valued and somewhat “starched”. All of them, with their traditional white houses and flowery alleys, form a perfect setting for a ride on elegant bicycles; well sure!
L'î'le de Ré
It is classified as a protected place, in which it stands out s u biodiversity and its natural environment of varied moorland landscapes of multiple shades, as well as its beaches of fine sand. L'Île is home to a prolific fauna and flora, in which the birds, butterflies and dragonflies.
They conserve the ancestral activities, thus, in the Loix and Ars en Ré marshes , the salineros cultivate "white gold", sea salt and fleur de sel.
One of its luxuries is the oyster tasting in the oyster huts , along the bike paths. These prized molluscs will be of an intense sea-green color and have a different flavor depending on whether they are reared on rock or sand, or whether they mature in the sea or in marshes. With the passing of the seasons the exquisite bivalve will be soft and meaty, iodized and wild; lean or milky . They can be accompanied by wines from the pays charentais, pineaux and cognac offered by their vineyards.
Saint Martin en Ré
BRITTANY, SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDO
The crème de la crème of the classic families of Paris and its surroundings Neuilly and Auteuil go every year as a family to this beautiful seaside resort during the summer months to rest, swim, read and breathe the fresh air.
located between Saint-Malo and Saint-Brieuc , and surrounded by two bays, that of Arguenon and that of Fresnaye , its magnificent landscape offers capes, islands, hidden coves and rocky cliffs.
Call Saint Cast by the regulars, dressed in marinières and boat shoes; It is one of the most demanded places in the Côte d'Emeraude that offers seven immense beaches of fine sand.
Saint-Cast-Le-Guildo
Among its beautiful corners, the pointe de la Garde , which houses magnificent villas with views of the Ebihens archipelago and the Saint-Jacut peninsula and in the Pointe de Saint-Cast and the port, where some boats continue to fish for scallops and spider crabs.
For the enjoyment of its summer inhabitants, it proposes a drive-in cinema, jazz concerts, nautical activities such as sailing, catamaran, windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddle, kayaking, hiking circuits; a golf course and even children's shows.
For a moment of total mindfulness, at low tide, the Ebihens private island It is a privileged place for a walk where you can let yourself be carried away by nature and pick cockles, clams or spit by hand.
Dune du Pilat, at Cap Ferret