Misincu

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 32 rooms
CLOSED ANNUALLY: Open all year round

THE STORY: Say goodbye to the wooden bungalows of Le Caribou, the legendary hotel frequented by Alain Delon, Romy Schneider and Serge Gainsbourg… And make way for the big, handsome, whitewashed Hôtel Misincu, an architectural nod to the “American houses” of the Cap Corse! Inside, you’ll find 32 bedrooms with views of the sea, whitewashed oak floors, wicker chairs and suspension lamps for a sort of Grecian-Corsican effect, all designed by Olympe Zographos. And for all those who recently won the lottery, rent one of the five ultra-chic villas (with volcanic stone bathtubs), dispersed amongst the scrubland. Double rooms starting at €280 a night, villas starting at €900.

TOILETRIES: Zenology shower gel, shampoo and body lotion.
SPA: Steam room, sauna, pool and Biologique Recherche treatments, starting at €90 for a 45-minute facial treatment.
INTERNET: Wifi (free)
BREAKFAST: €25, buffet with hot drinks, bread, viennoiseries, fruit juice, eggs, charcuterie, cheese, yogurts. MINI-BAR: Yes, with Zilia and Orezza water, Ozia fruit juice, Or lemonade, coke. LITTLE LUXURY: Taking the hotel’s Boston Whaler for lunch on the island of Capraia.