Sunset at Hôtel de la Plage, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

A scenic view of Hôtel de la Plage in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, France, showcasing classic French design. The grand seaside hotel features a pale cream facade, ornate wrought-iron balconies, tall sash windows with blue shutters, a steep mansard roof with dormer windows, and decorative cornices. In the foreground a tree-lined promenade with vintage lampposts and flowering shrubs leads to a sunlit terrace with striped awnings. Beyond, the Atlantic Ocean glitters under a golden hour sky painted with orange-pink clouds; gentle waves lap a sandy beach. Distance dotted with wind-swept pines. The scene is bathed in warm amber light with long shadows; architectural textures of limestone and plaster, tile roof details, and glassy sea reflections captured in photorealistic detail. Add subtle figures of people strolling, a couple at a cafe, and a small timeless car parked along the promenade to convey place. Style: cinematic travel photography, ultra-detailed, 8k realism, vibrant pastel palette with soft blues, ivory, sand, and sea teal. Shot with a wide-angle lens around 24 mm to capture both facade and horizon.