{"id":211855,"date":"2024-04-24T17:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T07:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/?p=211855"},"modified":"2025-04-23T14:43:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T04:43:13","slug":"emily-algar-france-postcards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/emily-algar-france-postcards\/","title":{"rendered":"Camellias, chateaus and Coco&#8217;s apartment: From Paris to Gaujacq with CHANEL Beauty"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s just something about Paris. It feels like the epicentre of everything. But I&#8217;ve actually never ventured outside the city, albeit a quick jaunt in Monaco when I was in my early twenties. But all that changed when CHANEL Beauty came calling: a week-long journey through Paris to Biarritz and on to Gaujacq, a small town in South West France where the House have established an open-sky laboratory.<\/p>\n<p>Special barely begins to cover it, but I&#8217;ll do my best to recount a week in France with CHANEL beauty below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C6LA3bcLTf7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C6LA3bcLTf7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by RUSSH Magazine (@russhmagazine)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">PARIS<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I landed in Paris on the Friday evening. I think it&#8217;s my sixth time visiting? But I&#8217;ll never loose the frisson of excitement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/lee-mathewss-gallery-guide-to-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for Paris<\/a>, whether it&#8217;s for work, fun, or a combination of the two.<\/p>\n<p>I entertained a late dinner, but exhaustion won and I went straight to bed after a hot shower and some skincare (N\u00b01 DE CHANEL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/140630\/n1-de-chanel-powder-to-foam-cleanser-cleanses-purifies-illuminates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Powder to Foam Cleanser<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/140895\/n1-de-chanel-revitalizing-serum-smooths-and-provides-radiance-for-younger-looking-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revitalising Serum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/140020\/n1-de-chanel-rich-revitalizing-cream-smooths-nourishes-protects-from-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rich Revitalising Cream<\/a> \u2013 perfect in cooler climates \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/huile-de-jasmin\/c\/6x2x3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huile de Jasmine<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/143120\/hydra-beauty-nutrition-nourishing-lip-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hydra Beauty Nourishing Lip Care<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Because Parisians are slow to start, Saturday involved a morning walk, coffee and late breakfast, followed by an appointment with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/paolasegondi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paola Segondi<\/a>, an osteopath and physiotherapist who specialises in facial anatomy. I&#8217;ve had countless facials over the years but this was special; less focused on topical formulas, but instead targeted massage to sculpt, define and release tension. Given the 24 hours of travel, it was heavenly.<\/p>\n<p>After lunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boubale.paris\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boubal\u00e9<\/a> (go for the food <em>and<\/em> the interiors) we spent the afternoon at the Mus\u00e9um National d&#8217;Histoire Naturelle, guided by botanist Marc Jeanson. Situated in the 5th, it&#8217;s home to millions and millions of natural specimens. It&#8217;s also incredibly beautiful, fascinating and inspiring \u2014 definitely worth a visit.\u00a0Saturday night looked like drinks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hotelchateauvoltaire\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chateau Voltaire<\/a>, dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sugaarparis\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sugaar<\/a>, and a nightcap at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hotelcostes\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Costes<\/a>; if you only have one night in Paris, let this be your itinerary.<\/p>\n<p>The remainder of my weekend was spent shopping, eating, wandering and working. Meals worth sharing include escargot and French fries at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.avenue-restaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L&#8217;Avenue<\/a>, everything at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deviantgram\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D\u00e9viant<\/a> (a near-perfect candlelit wine bar), <a href=\"https:\/\/gigi-restaurant.com\/paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gigi&#8217;s<\/a> for the view and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bistrotpaulbert\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bistro Paul Bert<\/a> for a classic bistro lunch. For something low-key, I love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefork.fr\/restaurant\/le-mezieres-r386169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le M\u00e9zi\u00e8res<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<p>We were due to depart for Biarritz on the Tuesday, but before that, a visit to Gabrielle &#8216;Coco&#8217; Chanel&#8217;s apartment. The 18th century building has been the beating heart of CHANEL since 1918, housing the retail boutique, a couture atelier and her personal residence. While she didn&#8217;t sleep there \u2014 Coco preferred the Ritz \u2014 the apartment is a mecca of iconography and symbolism. Lions (she was a Leo), Camellias and her lucky number &#8216;5&#8217; are hidden everywhere. It&#8217;s been preserved almost exactly as it was when she passed in the early 70s; it even smells like N\u00b05. The dinner parties and creative endeavours that have happened in that apartment are legendary. If only walls could talk! On the way out, we were invited for an extremely quick preview at upcoming pieces for a couture collection. A magical, once-in-a-lifetime type experience.<\/p>\n<p><em>Eat: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sugaarparis\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sugaar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deviantgram\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D\u00e9viant<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gigi-restaurant.com\/paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gigi&#8217;s<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.avenue-restaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L&#8217;Avenue<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantsparisiens.com\/chez-georges\/en\/home-page-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chez Georges<\/a>. Don&#8217;t miss Bar Hemingway for a drink.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shop: CHANEL&#8217;s iconic 31 Rue de Cambon boutique. Smith and Son for magazines; Ofr for books. Le Bon Marche is my favourite department store, as well.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>See: I never miss a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musee-orangerie.fr\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;Orangerie<\/a> when I&#8217;m in Paris. It&#8217;s my favourite gallery and small enough to cover in an afternoon. I didn&#8217;t have time for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisongainsbourg.fr\/en\" rel=\"\">Mus\u00e9e Gainsbourg rue de Verneuil<\/a>, but it&#8217;s on my list&#8230; Next time!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"russh_gallery\" id=\"russh_gallery\">\n  <div class=\"images\">\n    <ul>\n      <li class=\"\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"In-flight skincare\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-6.jpg\" alt=\"1\" data-caption=\"In-flight skincare\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Swan taps at Ritz, Paris; Champagne at Chateau Voltaire\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20.jpg\" alt=\"20\" data-caption=\"Swan taps at Ritz, Paris; Champagne at Chateau Voltaire\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"No.1 De CHANEL Lip and Cheek in Berry Boost\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-14.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-14.jpg\" alt=\"1\" data-caption=\"No.1 De CHANEL Lip and Cheek in Berry Boost\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"31 Rue Cambon\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/17.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/17.jpg\" alt=\"17\" data-caption=\"31 Rue Cambon\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Views in the 1st \" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/18.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/18.jpg\" alt=\"18\" data-caption=\"Views in the 1st \" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Shopping; CHANEL skincare + makeup favourites\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/19.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/19.jpg\" alt=\"19\" data-caption=\"Shopping; CHANEL skincare + makeup favourites\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Coco hosted many of her early shows on this staircase. The shape and mirrors meant she could gauge reactions&#039; whilst remaining out of sight.  \" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/24.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/24.jpg\" alt=\"24\" data-caption=\"Coco hosted many of her early shows on this staircase. The shape and mirrors meant she could gauge reactions&#039; whilst remaining out of sight.  \" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Coco was famously photographed in this chair many times.\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/22.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/22.jpg\" alt=\"22\" data-caption=\"Coco was famously photographed in this chair many times.\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"References to the Camellia, Lion&#039;s (she was a Leo) and a custom crystal chandelier \u2014 note the references to &#039;5&#039;\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/23.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/23.jpg\" alt=\"23\" data-caption=\"References to the Camellia, Lion&#039;s (she was a Leo) and a custom crystal chandelier \u2014 note the references to &#039;5&#039;\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Bag spill, pre dinner at Sugaar\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/21.jpg\" alt=\"21\" data-caption=\"Bag spill, pre dinner at Sugaar\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"ag_gallery_arrow\"><i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ag_gallery_arrow ag_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"caption set\">\n    <div class=\"col-two-third\">\n      <p><em><span class=\"index\">1<\/span>\/<span id=\"spn-total-thumbnail\">10<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"caption_text\">In-flight skincare<\/span><\/em><span class=\"ag_div\" style=\"display:none;\"><br>&nbsp;<br><\/span><em><span class=\"description_text\"><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-one-third\">\n      <p><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-6.jpg\" class=\"large_link swipebox\"><i class=\"fa fa-clone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">BIARRITZ<\/h3>\n<p>We left Paris for Biarritz via train. Manoeuvring my luggage was&#8230; interesting (I grossly overpacked) but we made it, joining those visiting from other countries in the process. I&#8217;ve caught the Eurostar before \u2013 how seamless is the public transport in Europe? \u2013 but this journey was especially delightful, likely due to the on-board hand massage ft. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/la-creme-main\/c\/6x2x7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHANEL La Cr\u00e8me Main<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once we disembarked in Biarritz, we checked into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hoteldupalais\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Du Palais<\/a>. Overlooking La Grande Plague, it&#8217;s as close to heaven on Earth as I can imagine (opulence is a word that comes to mind). The weather was cool, but the beach was beautiful \u2014 it was my first visit to Biarritz, and hopefully not the last. A friend had described it as the Byron Bay of France, and I understand the sentiment. There&#8217;s a nonchalance about it \u2014 a palpable sense of cool \u2013 but its not without elegance. It&#8217;s great for surfing, sun bathing, people watching and food. I love French food, but its proximity to the Spanish border means there&#8217;s an interesting mix of flavours, cooking techniques and wine!<\/p>\n<p><em>Eat: The hotel! With beauty at every corner, it was hard to leave. The service was impeccable and menu varied. Plus, the dining room has sweeping views of the sea. Champagne at the outdoor bar during sunset is a must, as well.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>See: I ran out of time, but a walk to Rocher de la Vierge (Rock of the Virgin) should be on your list. If you can handle the cold, a swim or surf, as well.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"russh_gallery\" id=\"russh_gallery\">\n  <div class=\"images\">\n    <ul>\n      <li class=\"\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"The train to Biarritz; not packing light\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-3.jpg\" alt=\"6\" data-caption=\"The train to Biarritz; not packing light\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Lunch, and a hand gesture using La Creme Mains\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-6.jpg\" alt=\"2\" data-caption=\"Lunch, and a hand gesture using La Creme Mains\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Sunset in Biarritz\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12.jpg\" alt=\"12\" data-caption=\"Sunset in Biarritz\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Sunset, Champagne at Hotel De palais\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/14.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/14.jpg\" alt=\"14\" data-caption=\"Sunset, Champagne at Hotel De palais\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Vanity essentials \" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/13.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/13.jpg\" alt=\"13\" data-caption=\"Vanity essentials \" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Bathrooms, ballet flats and Baroque carpet\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/16.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/16.jpg\" alt=\"16\" data-caption=\"Bathrooms, ballet flats and Baroque carpet\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Morning pages in Le Lift eye patches\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/15.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/15.jpg\" alt=\"15\" data-caption=\"Morning pages in Le Lift eye patches\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Post dinner\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/11.jpg\" alt=\"11\" data-caption=\"Post dinner\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Room services with a side of Coco Mademoiselle\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10.jpg\" alt=\"10\" data-caption=\"Room services with a side of Coco Mademoiselle\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Views \" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-1.jpg\" alt=\"9\" data-caption=\"Views \" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"On my way\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-2.jpg\" alt=\"7\" data-caption=\"On my way\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"La Grande Plage of Biarritz\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-6.jpg\" alt=\"4\" data-caption=\"La Grande Plage of Biarritz\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"31 Le Rouge in Rouge Premier, my favourite red\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-7.jpg\" alt=\"3\" data-caption=\"31 Le Rouge in Rouge Premier, my favourite red\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Lipstick refresh, 31 Le Rouge in Rouge Premier\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-5.jpg\" alt=\"1\" data-caption=\"Lipstick refresh, 31 Le Rouge in Rouge Premier\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"ag_gallery_arrow\"><i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ag_gallery_arrow ag_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"caption set\">\n    <div class=\"col-two-third\">\n      <p><em><span class=\"index\">1<\/span>\/<span id=\"spn-total-thumbnail\">14<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"caption_text\">The train to Biarritz; not packing light<\/span><\/em><span class=\"ag_div\" style=\"display:none;\"><br>&nbsp;<br><\/span><em><span class=\"description_text\"><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-one-third\">\n      <p><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-3.jpg\" class=\"large_link swipebox\"><i class=\"fa fa-clone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Road to Gaujacq<\/h3>\n<p>The preeminent reason we journeyed to Biarritz was to visit Gaujacq, a provencal French village located about an hour of out town (the view of snow-capped Pyrenees on the way was something else). It&#8217;s also the home of CHANEL Beauty&#8217;s open-sky laboratory. Established by the house in 1998, the open-sky lab serves as a means to study and preserve the Camellia; a flower that was not only Coco&#8217;s favourite, but possesses countless skincare benefits. The lab spans 40 hectares, functioning as both an ecological farm and first-of-its-kind research hub. On that note, CHANEL grow all their Camellias in-house; an impressive feat that ensures both consistency and thoughtful cultivation practice. It was harvest when we visited, so the trees were heavy with flowers. Incredible.<\/p>\n<p>We started at Chateau Gaujacq with Jean Thoby, a renowned global Camellia expert. He led us on a tour through the beautiful grounds and explained his work on Camellias \u2014 there&#8217;s over 2000 varieties globally, many of which they cultivate in Gaujacq. After lunch, we moved on to the open-sky laboratory. It&#8217;s a place where science and ancient farming rituals co-exist. It&#8217;s also where CHANEL uncovered the properties of the red &#8216;Czar&#8217; camellia \u2014 the key extract that defines the N\u00b01 de CHANEL product line. Incredibly, almost the entire Camellia flower is used within CHANEL skincare (and this extends well beyond N\u00b01 de CHANEL). Water, waxes, antioxidant compounds, distillations and fermented extracts are all used. The pulp is even dried, ground and repurposed as packaging \u2014 an extension of CHANEL&#8217;s commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>In its entirety, the day was enlightening and so informative. What CHANEL Beauty is doing in the skincare space, and within beauty in general, is inspiring. They have autonomy over their entire supply chain, a feat that&#8217;s all but unheard of. The marriage of science, house codes and ancient plant wisdom is alchemic \u2014 it was very special to witness up close.<\/p>\n<p>And if you find yourself in South West France, I highly recommend a day in Gaujacq.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"russh_gallery\" id=\"russh_gallery\">\n  <div class=\"images\">\n    <ul>\n      <li class=\"\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Chateau Gaujacq\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-2.jpg\" alt=\"8\" data-caption=\"Chateau Gaujacq\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Trying my hand at Camellia harvesting\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-4.jpg\" alt=\"5\" data-caption=\"Trying my hand at Camellia harvesting\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Understanding just how Camellias are used in CHANEL skincare\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-7.jpg\" alt=\"4\" data-caption=\"Understanding just how Camellias are used in CHANEL skincare\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Just one hour out of Biarritz\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-6.jpg\" alt=\"3\" data-caption=\"Just one hour out of Biarritz\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Camellia Japonica or,&#039;The Red Czar&#039; \" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-8.jpg\" alt=\"2\" data-caption=\"Camellia Japonica or,&#039;The Red Czar&#039; \" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"In bloom\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-7.jpg\" alt=\"1\" data-caption=\"In bloom\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Renowned Camellia expert Jean Thoby\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-8.jpg\" alt=\"3\" data-caption=\"Renowned Camellia expert Jean Thoby\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"ag_gallery_arrow\"><i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ag_gallery_arrow ag_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"caption set\">\n    <div class=\"col-two-third\">\n      <p><em><span class=\"index\">1<\/span>\/<span id=\"spn-total-thumbnail\">7<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"caption_text\">Chateau Gaujacq<\/span><\/em><span class=\"ag_div\" style=\"display:none;\"><br>&nbsp;<br><\/span><em><span class=\"description_text\"><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-one-third\">\n      <p><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-2.jpg\" class=\"large_link swipebox\"><i class=\"fa fa-clone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Shop my travel edit:<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/makeup\/p\/145386\/n1-de-chanel-lip-and-cheek-balm-enhances-colour-nourishes-plumps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N\u00b01 de CHANEL Lip and Cheek Balm in Berry Boost<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/140630\/n1-de-chanel-powder-to-foam-cleanser-cleanses-purifies-illuminates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N\u00b01 de CHANEL Powder to Foam Cleanser<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/143120\/hydra-beauty-nutrition-nourishing-lip-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hydra Beauty Nutrition Nourishing Lip Care<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/141550\/le-lift-flash-eye-revitaliser-firming-anti-wrinkle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Lift Flash Eye Revitaliser<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/102000\/huile-de-jasmin-revitalising-facial-oil-with-jasmine-extract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huile de Jasmin Face Oil<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/141050\/hydra-beauty-essence-mist-hydration-protection-radiance-energising-mist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hydra Beauty Essence Mist<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/133850\/la-creme-main-nourish-soften-illuminate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Cr\u00e8me Main<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/140020\/n1-de-chanel-rich-revitalizing-cream-smooths-nourishes-protects-from-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N\u00b01 de CHANEL Rich Revitalising Creme<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/skincare\/p\/140895\/n1-de-chanel-revitalizing-serum-smooths-and-provides-radiance-for-younger-looking-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N\u00b01 de CHANEL Revitalising Serum<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Untitled-design-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" 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