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AfarAug 19, 2026

This French Riviera Island Where Dalí and Josephine Baker Once Vacationed Is Now a Luxury Resort

The former playground of pastis pioneer Paul Ricard has returned as Zannier Île de Bendor, having traded some of its old-school hedonism for understated luxury and serious wellness.

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Zannier Île de BendorHotelLuxury resort with holistic, boho chic vibe.
Café Paul RicardRestaurantServes Ricard, tea, coffee, crêpes, and ice cream.
Nonna BazaarRestaurantMediterranean menu with couscous, pizzas, meat, fish.
Bar PatrickRestaurantServes cocktails.
Le Grand LargeRestaurantGourmet-focused with two set menus; bouillabaisse.
Soukana's restaurantRestaurantServes pan-Asian dishes like gyoza and ramen.
Soukana's rooftop barRestaurantOffers 360-degree views and sunsets.
Delos TableRestaurantServes breakfast/lunch, becomes cocktail bar.
Oraé GalleryMuseumDisplays works by rotating artists in the Village des Artisans.
Village des ArtisansNeighborhoodHouses ceramicist, jeweler, perfumer; offers hands-on activities.
Club PlongeeSightWhere swimmers take to water and dive from rocks.
Rēsonance spaPlace

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