This autumn, Cambodia proudly welcomes the 20th Summit of La Francophonie, bringing together representatives and visitors from across the French-speaking world.
For many Francophone visitors, it will also be an opportunity to discover a country with which France and the wider French-speaking world share longstanding cultural and historical connections.
And once the meetings, events and celebrations are over, why not extend your stay and discover another side of Cambodia?
From Phnom Penh to the Cambodian Coast
Beyond the energy of Phnom Penh, Cambodia offers a completely different experience along its southern coastline.
Here, the landscape opens onto the Gulf of Thailand, with tropical islands, white-sand beaches and warm waters creating the perfect setting to slow down after a busy few days in the capital.
Cambodia’s islands have become increasingly popular with international travellers, with destinations such as Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem attracting visitors in search of tropical beaches and island life.
But for travellers looking for something quieter and more exclusive, there is another island worth discovering.
Discover Koh Russey – Cambodia’s Bamboo Island
Known locally as Koh Russey, or Bamboo Island, this small tropical island offers a peaceful alternative to Cambodia’s larger and busier island destinations.
Surrounded by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand and covered in tropical vegetation, Koh Russey is home to Koh Russey Resort, a private island retreat designed around nature, space and contemporary comfort.
Our villas and pavilions blend naturally into the landscape, while the beach, gardens and sea create an atmosphere where life immediately begins to move at a different pace.
Morning swims, breakfast overlooking the water, afternoons beside the pool, kayaking or paddleboarding, long lunches by the beach and peaceful evenings under the tropical sky – sometimes the greatest luxury is simply having nowhere else you need to be.
A Beach Resort in Cambodia for Francophone Travellers
For visitors travelling to Cambodia for the Francophonie Summit, Koh Russey offers an opportunity to turn a professional or cultural visit into a genuine Cambodian holiday.
Spend a few days discovering Phnom Penh and its history, restaurants, galleries and cultural attractions before heading south towards the coast for a completely different experience.
For couples, Koh Russey also provides a beautiful setting for romantic escapes, honeymoons and proposals. For families and friends, the island offers space to reconnect, enjoy the beach and experience Cambodia at a slower rhythm.
If you are searching for a resort in Cambodia that combines island tranquility, contemporary luxury and Cambodian hospitality, Koh Russey provides an attractive alternative to the better-known Koh Rong resorts.
Experience Cambodia’s Green Season
The Francophonie celebrations also offer visitors the opportunity to experience Cambodia during one of its most beautiful periods of the year.
Often traditionally described as the rainy or low season, Cambodia’s Green Season reveals a very different side of the country. Tropical vegetation becomes extraordinarily lush, the countryside turns brilliant shades of green and the atmosphere feels fresh and alive.
Rain does not necessarily mean entire days indoors. Tropical showers can be intense but relatively short, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the beach, pool and island surroundings between them.
For travellers who appreciate quieter destinations and a slower pace, the Green Season can be an especially rewarding time to discover beach resorts in Cambodia.
Bienvenue au Cambodge. Bienvenue à Koh Russey.
As Cambodia welcomes the Francophone world, we are delighted to extend that welcome all the way to our island.
Whether you are travelling to Cambodia for the Summit, visiting friends and family, discovering the country for the first time or simply looking for a few days of relaxation by the sea, Koh Russey Resort offers a beautiful way to complete your Cambodian journey.
Bienvenue au Cambodge.
Bienvenue à Koh Russey Resort.