Hana Hotel: A Japanese Getaway in Paris
What if Paris took a trip to Japan? That was the initial idea of star interior designer Laura Gonzalez when she began working on this 26-room hotel project, located just a stone’s throw from the Paris Opera, right in the heart of the Japanese quarter. The Hana Hotel has just received the prestigious Prix de Versailles, awarded to the most beautiful hotels in […]
A dream cruise on the Mekong: Rivages du Monde’s new ship, the Mekong Romance, is set to launch this fall
by Geagea With the Mekong Romance, Rivages du Monde is introducing much more than just a new ship; it is redefining the art of travel on this legendary river, reconnecting with the very essence of travel: taking one’s time, contemplating, soaking in the surrounding beauty, letting go of one’s routines, and allowing the landscape to set the pace. With a […]
Plume's Favorite: the Peony tray from the Faïencerie de Gien
Since 1875, the peony has been a recurring theme in the history of the Faïencerie de Gien, serving as a poetic tribute to nature, evoking a journey to Japan, and celebrating the craftsmanship of the house’s artisans. The peony, Gien’s iconic design, blending poetry and modernity An emblematic motif of the house, inspired by Gien’s archives, originally depicted in a bouquet of flowers […]
Hôtel de Sers Paris: The Revival of an Intimate Mansion
by Geagea. Just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, the Hôtel de Sers is undergoing a subtle transformation that remains true to its history: a lived-in Parisian home, rather than an impersonal five-star hotel. In this former 19th-century mansion, once the residence of Henri-Léopold Charles, Marquis de Sers, the hotel draws on its original spirit and now offers the experience of a city home […]
When Maison Lelièvre and Galerie Vauclair join forces at La Pagoda in Paris
Geagea Invited by Maison Lelièvre for Paris Déco Off, Galerie Vauclair has curated a rare selection of iconic pieces from the mid-19th century, presented in a stunning setting designed by Edgar Payet at La Pagode—a display worthy of the enchanted caravans one might imagine from the time of Marco Polo: furniture from […]
Sibuet Homes and Hotels: Pioneers of an Intimate Lifestyle
January 2026 Lodge ParkLes Fermes de MarieGyp Sea Hotel Saint Barth Stéphane Durand The Maisons & Hôtels Sibuet Family It all began in the early 1980s, long before the word “lifestyle” became a mantra in the hotel industry. With an eye for beauty, Jocelyne Sibuet decided to follow her husband on an adventure that would forever […]
Gyp Sea Saint Barth: a Sibuet hotel, tropical chic style
Overlooking Flamands Bay, nestled in the heart of a lush tropical garden, the Gyp Sea Hotel is the tropical embodiment of Maison Sibuet’s signature hospitality—a tropical garden setting with a bohemian-chic and romantic style. This is one of those places where you immediately feel welcome, as if you were visiting friends who’ve decided to live […]
Les Fermes de Marie: Megève’s enchanting hamlet, a must-see destination for Alpine chic
In Megève, there is a place that seems frozen in time: a small hamlet of chalets dating back several centuries, dismantled piece by piece in the Alps before being painstakingly reassembled to write one of the most beautiful chapters in the history of French hospitality. Since 1989, Les Fermes de Marie has embodied the quintessence of Alpine luxury, leading the way in a style that […]
Lodge Park in Megève: A Spectacular Renovation and Wild Chic Style
A Megève icon for over thirty years, the Lodge Park reopens this winter following a spectacular transformation. The new Lodge Park transforms the iconic destination into an ultra-exclusive retreat. The iconic destination has been reinvented as an ultra-exclusive retreat: just 28 rooms and suites, designed like private residences and adorned with weathered leather, dark marble, and Ralph Lauren fabrics. Some offer […]
Plaza Tour Eiffel: a boutique hotel near the Trocadéro
By Stéphane Durand. The Plaza Tour Eiffel exudes a subtle Parisian elegance, just a short walk from the Trocadéro yet far from the hustle and bustle of tourists. Parisian hospitality This 4-star boutique hotel fits perfectly into the very chic 16th arrondissement, while embodying a family-style hospitality, far from impersonal standards. The 41 rooms and suites feature contemporary décor […]
Paristory Tribe: the committed family hotel business
Stéphane Durand It all began in the 1990s with Gilles Marang, a real estate expert who fell in love with the hotel business and founded what was then called Les Grands Hôtels Parisiens. Paristory celebrates twenty-five years of independent hospitality in Paris, driven by a family history and a sensitive vision of the art of hospitality. His eldest daughter, Alexandra, joined the adventure in 2008 to manage […]
Prince de Conti Hotel: the spirit of the Left Bank in all its glory
The latest addition to the group, opening in fall 2025, this 23-room boutique hotel is located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in an elegant 17th-century building. Prince de Conti: a Parisian theater reinvented Architect Éric Allart revisits the heritage of the Grand Siècle with panache: joyful baroque, bright colors, trompe-l'œil, antique woodwork, revisited period furniture, Pierre Frey fabrics... A theatrical decor [...]
5-star Grand Powers Hotel Paris: history reinvented in the heart of the Golden Triangle
A legendary address of Parisian chic since 1920, the Grand Powers Paris was completely reinvented in 2019. Nestled in the heart of the Golden Triangle, this five-star hotel combines Haussmannian elegance with inspired modernity. Grand Powers: the power of Parisian style Interior designer Cathy Crinon has orchestrated a subtle blend of Parisian classicism, Italian audacity, and Anglo-Saxon comfort. Marble, brass, […]
Christmas at the Ritz Paris: giant teddy bear and festive treats at Place Vendôme
December 2025 CHRISTMAS at the RITZ Geagea The enchanted world of the Ritz Paris comes alive for the holidays with the bear bellboy As the holidays approach, the Ritz Paris is creating its own Christmas magic with a giant bear bellboy that will be the centerpiece of a season dedicated to sweetness and fantasy. All […]
Crillon le Brave: a 5-star village hotel in the heart of Provence
By Stéphane Durand. The unique charm of a stunning village-hotel Located 40 kilometers from Avignon, at the foot of Mont Ventoux, the Hôtel Crillon le Brave exudes quiet luxury in a picture-perfect setting. This 5-star “village-hotel,” comprising nine historic houses connected by the narrow streets of a preserved hamlet, perfectly embodies the philosophy of Maisons Pariente: to offer […]
Le Coucou Méribel: Alpine spirit revisited
Stéphane Durand In the heart of the 3 Vallées, a setting designed by Pierre Yovanovitch Le Coucou Méribel stands out on the mountainside in Les Allues. At first glance, you might think it's a discreet chalet, but it actually hides a 5-star hotel with personality, spread over ten floors and 12,000 m², in total harmony with […]
Le Grand Mazarin: the soul of the Marais, five-star version
Stéphane Durand For its first hotel in Paris, Maisons Pariente has set up shop in the heart of the Marais, a historic and vibrant neighborhood that embodies both the elegance of old Paris and the creative effervescence of today. The first Parisian hotel of the Maison Pariente tribe It is here, at the corner of Rue de la Verrerie and Rue des Archives, that […]
Maisons Pariente: a heritage of boldness and hospitality
October 2025 Le Grand MazarinCrillon le BraveLe Coucou Méribel Stéphane Durand Maisons Pariente: from fashion to hospitality From ready-to-wear to luxury hospitality, it's only a short step, especially when a passion for style and exceptional places runs through the veins. It was in the 1970s that it all began for Patrick Pariente, founder of the Naf Naf [...] brand.
Coelho Beauty: the gift for your hair
Founded in 2021, after three years of patient research and experimentation in Paris, Coelho Beauty has invented a new philosophy for hair care. A simple intuition from Adrien Coelho is at the origin of this proposal, which has become the brand's philosophy: starting from the observation that the scalp and hair deserve the same attention as the skin on the face. By applying to […]
La Folie Barbizon, an artistic inn, between enchantment and poetry at the edge of the forest.
Photos and text by Geagea. An artistic haven in the heart of Barbizon, like a modern-day fairy tale In Barbizon, right on the edge of the Forest of Fontainebleau, in a village adorned with garlands of blue, white, and red flags, a house emerges as if from a fairy tale. La Folie Barbizon is an artistic inn, a reinvented country house where the imagination takes center stage […]
Bacha Coffee's wonderful coffees take Paris by storm
By Geagea. The opening of Bacha Coffee Champs-Élysées reimagines the coffee ritual between Marrakech and Paris. Born in Marrakech in 1910, within the sumptuous Dar el Bacha palace, coffee was already an art form, a language, and a way of welcoming the world.Today, this Moroccan heritage finds a new majestic setting in Paris with Bacha Coffee Champs-Élysées, which […]
La Vallée Village reinvents luxury shopping: VIP suites, haute cuisine and exceptional watches
Geagea On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, La Vallée Village opens a new chapter and offers its VIP shopping experience not as an extension, but as a privileged moment for oneself, with an unprecedented 300 m² setting featuring La Vallée Village VIP suites. Designed as a true Parisian apartment, the new space features eight private suites, [...].
From Paris to Rio, the colorful travels of Laurent Gélis
October 2025 By Geagea. Laurent Gélis is a master of color. He invents them. From the soft shades of green found in nature—which has always inspired him—to the fiery red of the walls of his home in Brazil, to the sunny yellow of the light he seeks in Guétary, São Paulo, Rio, or Greece, Laurent is a […]
New York accents at Temple & Chapon, the restaurant in L'Experimental* Marais
Geagea The new "rendez-vous incontournable" on rue du Temple It's a Paris-New-York experience at Temple & Chapon, the restaurant in the heart of the brand-new Experimental* Marais hotel. Inspired by the classic American "Chop House" of the 50s, this Marais meeting place opened its doors in March, replacing the former Sinner, a little more [...].