10-minute walk from a tram stop, this swanky boutique hotel is set in a 19th century chateau-style mansion and just 11 minutes by foot from Musée des Beaux-Arts and 2 km from Place de la Bourse, a landmark square. In addition to 12 individually designed concept rooms, discover their sea escape cabane with views of Arcachon Bay up the coast in Cap Ferrat.

The 12 individually decorated, high-concept rooms range in style from vintage-chic to imaginative. All feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and iPads; some have terraces. Suites add living areas. Room service is available 24/7.

Airy, common spaces such as a lounge with a Murano glass chandelier include period accents, fireplaces and ornate plasterwork. There's also a stylish restaurant and tasting room.

The completely redesigned Yndo Cabane has a terrace with large retro chic living room, wicker table and chairs paired with Danish armchairs. The chromatic palette declines blondes, blues and greens, in harmony with those of the sands and waters of the Arcachon Bay.