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The history of 95, old 63,
Boulevard de l'Océan in Pyla-sur-Mer

The legendary address of Pyla
At the beginning in 1932

It all began in 1932, when Michel Bru declared that he wanted to operate a drinking establishment drafting less than 23° in the villa Renée-Geneviève, on Place Meller (in the old numbering, the villa Renée-Geneviève was at number 61 and the restaurant La Guitoune was at 63, so we can think that they were the same establishment). At the time, there was a garage-workshop attached to the villa. In the advertisement of Paris-Soir, January 15, 1933, we can read “Pyla-sur-Mer La Guitoune, Hôtel Rustique, all comfort, splendid view Pilat”. Mr. Bru asked to cease mining on December 30, 1933.

The story continues in 1938, when the Association of Owners of Pyla-sur-Mer complained about the installation, by the Capeyron agency, of two signs for the sale of the “La Guitoune” pension . These signs are then incompatible with the specifications governing the seaside resort which require obtaining special authorization to trade in real estate.

It was on May 30, 1939 that La Guitoune became the property of Mr. Sonthonnax. The owner of this hotel in Pyla sur Mer asks the town hall to invite his neighbor, Madame Tauzin, to have her land, adjoining hers, cleaned because of a fire risk. , in addition, snakes and snakes have found refuge there.

From April 15 to October 15, 1941, the hotel was requisitioned to make it available to 30 men of the occupying army. The restaurant room for 3 meals per day, service and linen are to be provided. The compensation is 10 francs per man per day, the food being provided by the occupying army.

In 1945, Jacques Choisi succeeded Mr. Sonthonnax.

The golden age of La Guitoune A family story

The great years of Guitoune began in 1947, Mr. André Scappazzoni bought it through the Capeyron agency. Mr. Scappazzoni takes care of the room, while Madame Andrée Main, a “sacred cook”, is in the kitchen and practices great gastronomy. They are helped by Ubaldo Scappazzoni, their nephew, who takes care of the accounting and by Lulo Tesini, their war godson. 

Mrs. Scappazzoni-Malnoé praises gastronomy The legend of the establishment

“Gastronomy is also one of the attractions of Pyla […]. It is recommended to eat the specialties specific to the Arcachon Basin: but first of all the universally appreciated oysters, which can be tasted alone or accompanied by a small sausage called “Crépinette” […].

The immediate proximity of Bordeaux allows you to taste on our tables: crayfish à la Bordeaux, escargots […]. From the Gironde Landes, here is the delicious foie gras, fresh with grapes, or canned, also the confit, from goose or duck.

Added to this is the incomparable range of Bordeaux Wines, from the most prestigious bottles of all the Grands Crus, to the lesser known but always frank and delectable wines of this region blessed by the gods. »

From 1952 to 1973 The restaurant & the hotel

In 1952, expansions were undertaken with the addition of a restaurant room and a hotel. At least since 1956, La Guitoune has been owned by the company Malnoé & Cie and is operated by Madame Rosalie Héloïse Malnoé, married to Mr. Scappazzoni. In 1958, Mr. Scappazzoni signed a letterhead “La Guitoune, owners Malnoé & Scappazzoni”, noting that it offers 17 rooms. The same year, the Arcachon directory reported “La Guitoune, 3 stars, 20 rooms; the price of the board ranges between 3,000 francs and 4,600 francs including tax.” 

From 1973 to today The great return

After a few dormant years, passing through different hands, La Guitoune is reborn. It was in 2016 that two architects from Bordeaux, Ducos and Rougier, with the help of Bambi Sloan, waved their magic wand on the mythical hotel of Pyla-sur-Mer. They were able to combine a classic Basque facade with the inimitable decoration of Bambi Sloan. Now, La Guitoune has a bar, a restaurant and a hotel with 24 comfortable rooms.

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