On the southern finish of the white-sand sweep at Meads Bay, this collection of 15 one- and two-bedroom condo-style suites has been open since January 2020. It’s a perfect base for households and extended-stay guests who’ll respect the units’ absolutely outfitted kitchens, washer/dryers, non-public scorching tubs, and spacious square footage. There’s no restaurant, but staff can organize private cooks, and the lodge is strolling distance from some of the island’s best restaurants. 50 miles west of Paris, one other beloved jaunt from town heart is Giverny, the former residence of famend impressionist painter Claude Monet. Even if you’ve never heard of the two-and-a-half sq. mile village, you’re doubtless acquainted with Monet’s “Water Lilies,” a collection of 250 oil work inspired by the gardens around his house. Wander by way of the luxurious landscape of Fondation Monet and you’ll be unsurprised to search out that it looks like strolling by way …