Well-known by all Marseillais thanks to its iconic facade on the seafront, the old Richelieu can again take pride in its appearance thanks to the enthusiasm and talent of Frédéric Biousse and Guillaume Foucher who have re-invented this hotel by resurrecting its Art Deco lines. The result is a chic get-away with 19 rooms, entirely facing the sea with direct access to the beach of Les Catalans. Hôtel Les Bords de Mer, 52 corniche Kennedy, Marseille 7 (www.lesbordsdemer.com).
