Zannier Île de Bendor

An entire private island on the French Riviera just came back to life. Zannier Île de Bendor recently opened after a five-year transformation of the 17-acre island that pastis legend Paul Ricard turned into his personal Mediterranean dream back in 1950, just a short boat ride from the town of Bandol. The island now feels like a small Provençal village, with 93 rooms and suites spread across three settings: Delos with its 1960s Riviera glamour, Soukana focused on wellness, and the Madrague houses with private gardens and laid-back Provençal charm. Add eight places to eat and drink, a holistic spa, a beach cove, and a dive center, and you have one of the most special island escapes in Europe right now.