Our 7 favorite hotels along the waterways of France
From the Bay of the Somme to the shores of the Mediterranean, floating lodges promise a relaxing stay, literally with your feet in the water. Selection of 7 hotels, lulled by the gentle song of the waves.
Tribu: The Literary Hotels Society
February 2026 The Swann Literary Hotel The Rimbaud The Stendhal Stéphane Durand Hospitality in the Service of Culture What if we chose a hotel the way we choose a book? Not to flip through it absentmindedly, but to immerse ourselves in it and lose ourselves within its pages, so that we might return to it with renewed appreciation. The Society of Literary Hotels promises more than just a night’s stay […]
Paradero Todos Santos: A linear hotel in the Mexican desert
Minimalist design nestled between mountains, sea, and desert Designed by the Mexican architecture firm Yektajo Valdez Architects, the property—which opened in 2021—blends seamlessly into the picturesque desert landscape of the Baja California Sur region. That same year, it received the Versailles Special Award for Exterior Design in the Hotels category. A minimalist aesthetic in which concrete forms […]
Weekend in London: Plume's 5 Top Picks
We'll also be seduced by British phlegm with these 5 new addresses where luxury meets decadence. London's appeal is hard to resist. As proof, over 130,000 of our compatriots have set down their suitcases in the capital of the British kingdom, drawn by London's charm. From Mayfair to Hackney, the British capital reveals its finest assets: a new luxury spa, a charming hotel and a so-British pub. Plume's choice.
Crazy Horse Paris: The "Totally Crazy" Show, Reimagined by Philippe Découflé
Stéphane Durand The most "crazy" show in the capital. The legendary Crazy Horse cabaret, located on Avenue George V, welcomes a distinguished guest in Philippe Découflé, the famous French choreographer, director, and dancer. He has created "Vertiges," a new scene in the show "Totally Crazy" in which six dancers adorn themselves with mystery, revealing their unique figures on [...]
Mama Shelter Nice: the jewel of the French Riviera
In Nice, it's not just the sun that shines: Mama Shelter has planted its colorful flag to warm up the Côte d'Azur with a healthy dose of cool. With its arty frescoes, twisted southern flavors and vibrant rooftop, this urban retreat blows a wind of freedom across the Mediterranean. A rooftop in Nice Just a stone's throw from the Promenade de [...]
Mama Shelter: Urban Hospitality with a Touch of Playful Luxury
Stéphane Durand Mama Shelter: urban refuges where luxury becomes freedom In fifteen years, Mama Shelter has redefined the meaning of urban hospitality. Combining high standards of comfort, attention to detail and a touch of whimsy, the group has created a hybrid model where luxury rhymes with conviviality. Behind this affectionate name lies a family of visionary entrepreneurs: [...]
Mama Shelter Zurich, the latest addition to the collection: a growing family
On July 31, 2025, Mama Shelter opened its first Swiss address, setting up its colorful world in the heart of the Oerlikon district. Just a stone's throw from the train station and ten minutes from the airport, this bustling district, known for its creative spirit, offers the perfect playground for Mama Shelter's DNA: urban, accessible and festive. [...]
Luxury hotel and incredible pool: Reschio Hotel in Italy
Imagine a circular castle dating back to 1050 in the heart of the Italian countryside, at the perfect junction between Tuscany and Umbria. A magical place for lovers of slow travel. A new setting and a new name for the Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels It's in the heart of this 1560-hectare estate, surrounded by hills and valleys, that the [...]
Cool Swimming: The 4 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Across Europe
From Ibiza to the Amalfi Coast, via Sicily, our European neighbors unveil dream pools from which to admire both the Mediterranean and enchanted nature. Here's a selection of the finest luxury pools to enjoy the last rays of summer.
A Weekend in Rome: The Bulgari Roma Hotel, an Italian Gem
Located at the prestigious number 10 Piazza Augusto Imperatore, the Bulgari Hotel Roma is in the Campo Marzio district, just a stone's throw from the famous jeweller's boutique on Via Condotti. An incredible 20-metre-long swimming pool Spread over seven floors, this prestigious hotel with 114 keys and 48 suites was created [...].
A Weekend in Rome: The Hotel de Russie, Italian Charm
Between the famous Piazza di Spagna and Piazza del Popolo stands the Hotel de Russie, a flagship establishment with 122 rooms, a jewel in the crown of Italian hospitality, which Jean Cocteau liked to describe as "paradise on earth." A Garden of Eden in Rome." Treat yourself to a little piece of this Garden of Eden by joining chef Fulvio Pierangelini in [...]
A Weekend in Rome: The Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Hotel Makes a Grand Impression
The largest luxury hotel in the Italian capital, L'Anantara Palazzo Naiadi impresses with its crescent-shaped architecture enveloping the famous Piazza della Repubblica. Grandeur and luxury The entrance hall, with its splendid columns and marble, is a sight to behold. The neoclassical style of the hotel's 232 rooms [...]
The Zurich Reserve on Lake Zurich: as romantic as can be
Set sail for the Zurich shore, where Philippe Starck's audacity gives one of Switzerland's most stylish hotels the air of an eternal cruise. At La Réserve Eden au lac, the French designer transforms the rooms into refined cabins, the roof into a gourmet terrace deck, and the whole into a poem floating on the peaceful waters of the lake. Fall in love all over again [...]
The sustainable luxury of L’Eden Roc Astona in Switzerland
What if elegance took to the high seas? On the fragrant shores of Lake Maggiore, Eden Roc Ascona hoists high the sails of luxury that is as conscious as it is refined. Falling back in love in a romantic, sustainable hotel in Switzerland Whether you call it Lago Maggiore or Lago Verbano because of the verbena that grows on its shores, Lake Maggiore proves [...]
The Rosewood Schloss Fuschl: a romantic hotel in the land of Empress Sissi
A limpid blue lake, a castle out of an imperial dream and peace and quiet as the only absolute luxury. At Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, Austria blossoms in delicacy and majesty. Nestled between forest and crystal-clear waters, Sissi's former hideaway has been reborn as a contemporary palace, Falling in love all over again in a castle in Austria Who hasn't dreamed of playing the untamed empress [...].
Inverlochy Castle: Scotland as Told to Me
Stéphane Durand There are places where time stands still, where every stone tells a romantic story. Inverlochy Castle is one such place. This Victorian castle, nestled like a jewel in the Scottish Highlands, seems straight out of a fairy tale. A hotel to (re)fall in love with in Scotland "I have never seen a more charming or romantic place." This sentence, […]
Peace and beauty at the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como
A floating swimming pool that merges with the lake, villas set in a Garden of Eden and the shadow of a singer still hovering... At the Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, every detail is designed to celebrate beauty. A hotel for falling in love all over again on Lake Como Imagine an immense 40-metre-long swimming pool floating on the shore [...].
La Tribu Terlia Hospitality: Customized Hotel Management in Paris
Stéphane Durand Specializing in hotel management, Terlia Hospitality supports independent investors and owners in their projects, from acquisition to operation. The result is a portfolio of unique addresses and a commitment to creating living spaces designed for new ways of traveling and meeting. Sometimes you have to be willing to change before you reach maturity. This is [...]
Hôtel du Ministère: The Spirit of Eiffel Near the Madeleine
Just a stone's throw from the Madeleine, the Hôtel du Ministère embodies the very best of Paris: a discreet, luxurious address designed for travelers who appreciate the art of detail. This charming four-star boutique hotel is located just a stone's throw from the Madeleine, in a district equally suited to business travelers and tourists looking for the ultimate [...].
Hotel Noucha, the family-run boutique hotel in the 16th arrondissement
On a quiet street in the 16th arrondissement, Hôtel Noucha embodies the Paris of insiders: that of confidential addresses with unostentatious charm. A trendy new meeting place in this part of the 16th arrondissement, designed by Renaissance les Architectes and Jordan Arrivetz, and created by the Terrot group, Hôtel Noucha stands out like a private building and assumes its [...].
La Fondation, a five-star hotel aiming for the moon
In the 17th arrondissement, a hotel that redefines simple luxury in Paris, part of the Terlia Hospitality tribe. Located in the Batignolles district of Paris, La Fondation redefines the five-star hotel experience by combining contemporary design, upscale services and openness to the neighborhood. With its swimming pool, rooftop, coworking space and restaurant, La Fondation is a hybrid space designed as much for travelers as for Parisians. Freshly inaugurated, [...]
The Wild Landmark offers us the Perche
Discover Le Perche Vendômois with Plume Travels and let yourself be seduced by Le Repère Sauvage, an unspoilt setting where nature and serenity harmonize. Nestled between majestic forests and verdant meadows, this unique hotel invites you to soak up the peace and quiet, ideal for lovers of authenticity and well-being. The Perche Vendômois region is home to a [...]
Reawaken your love of nature in Laguiole at the Relais & Châteaux Le Suquet
A luxury stay in Aubrac, in one of the most beautiful hotels in the heart of nature Let yourself be enchanted by the Hotel Le Suquet, an exceptional refuge on the Aubrac plateau. Blending grandiose nature and contemporary architecture, this Relais & Châteaux hotel celebrates light, minerals and plants. With its breathtaking views and the inventive cuisine of chef Sébastien Bras, each [...]