Travelers seeking high-end coastal experiences can explore a curated selection of destinations combining fine dining and luxury accommodation, as detailed by De Tijd.
Willem Hiele in Oudenburg
Chef Willem Hiele relocated his restaurant from Koksijde to a monumental, brutalist villa in Oudenburg, offering guests a total experience. The new location provides a quiet cocoon where guests frequently inquire about lunch availability after breakfast. The venue is located at Kapittelstraat 71, 8460 Oudenburg (Oostende), and online reservations can be made via restaurant.willemhiele.be.
Söl’ring Hof on Sylt
Situated on the North Sea island of Sylt near the Danish border, the five-star hotel Söl’ring Hof offers fifteen rooms, maisonnettes, and suites with views of the dunes and the sea. Chefs Jan Fehling and Jan-Philipp Berner run the two-star restaurant, serving regional ingredients such as Norwegian crayfish and grouper, alongside an uncomplicated lunch menu at the Wohnzimmer restaurant. The property is located at Am Sandwall 1, 25980 Sylt, Germany, with more details at soelring-hof.de.
Le Petit Nice in Marseille
Le Petit Nice perches on the rocks along the Corniche J.F. Kennedy in Marseille, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Three-star chef Gérald Passedat focuses on sustainable seafood utilizing lesser-known species brought in daily by about ten local fishermen. The five-star hotel features nineteen rooms, including the Jean-Paul Passedat suite designed by Ora-ïto. The hotel is located at 17 Rue des Braves, Anse de Maldormé/Corniche J.F. Kennedy, 13007 Marseille, France, and reservations are handled through passedat.fr.
Castelbrac and Restaurant Pourquoi Pas in Dinard
Castelbrac sits against a rock face above the bay of Saint-Malo in a former natural history museum setting. Its one-star restaurant, Pourquoi Pas, is led by chef Julien Hennote, who features local seafood such as abalone, sea aster, and scallops, with a dedicated Bretonian lobster menu in season. Guests can also utilize the hotel’s twelve-meter motorboat, the Fou de Bassan, for sunset cruises on the Côte d’Émeraude. The hotel is located at 17 Avenue George V, 35800 Dinard, France, with booking information available at castelbrac.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About These Destinations
Where is chef Willem Hiele’s restaurant located?
The restaurant operates out of a monumental brutalist villa located at Kapittelstraat 71, 8460 Oudenburg, near Oostende.
How many rooms are available at Söl’ring Hof?
The five-star hotel on the island of Sylt features fifteen rooms, maisonnettes, and suites for guests.
What type of cuisine does chef Gérald Passedat specialize in at Le Petit Nice?
Chef Gérald Passedat focuses on an extensive seafood menu utilizing the entire fish, with a strong preference for lesser-known local species provided by sustainable regional fishermen.
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