The 5 Most Beautiful Hotels in France Surrounded by Nature
by Stéphane Durand. The most beautiful places to sleep under the stars. The desire to get away often goes hand in hand with reconnecting with nature. From the far reaches of the Perche region to the plains of Aubrac, many establishments invite us to take in the scenery. Whether it’s a tiny house, an ecolodge, or a luxurious room, Plume Travels promises Plume Travels an idyllic getaway for a stay that’s 100% nature.
Souki Lodges: a nature holiday where you are the Hérault
Sleep in a luxury hotel surrounded by nature Nestled at the foot of Pic de Vissou, Souki Lodges offers a haven of absolute peace. "L'Arbre Perché" and "Le Nuage," two designer lodges built on stilts, combine simple luxury with unspoiled nature. With their panoramic terraces and private pools, these exclusive lodges promise an enchanting break, lulled by the song [...]
Reawaken your childlike spirit at Bleu Minuit lodges
In Alsace, cabanes dans la nature How about making a childhood dream come true? At Bleu Minuit lodges, nestled in the heart of Alsace's countryside, you can fall asleep under a starry sky thanks to the large picture windows of these wood and glass tiny houses. After a hike to the summit of the Horn, with its breathtaking view over the Alsace plain, you're ready to [...].
Tiny Stay Ecolodge: small in size but big in nature
Tiny Stay Écolodge reinvents escape with its five tiny houses nestled in the heart of Maine-et-Loire. Nestled between pine forests and minimalist comfort, these eco-responsible refuges offer a gentle immersion in nature. Open-air yoga, bike rides and local cuisine complete this [...]
The Murtoli Estate, naturally bright
In southern Corsica, between sea and scrub, lies a timeless estate where nature reigns supreme: welcome to Murtoli. More than just a place to stay, this vast green setting cultivates excellence at every turn, from the organic vegetable garden to the Michelin-starred plate. Imagine olive groves as far as the eye can see, flocks of sheep and fields [...].
La Chassagnette: A Helpful Companion for the Vegetable Garden
by Stéphane Durand. Just outside Arles, nestled between wild landscapes and golden light, lies a culinary oasis unlike any other: La Chassagnette. From farm to table, featuring a 3-hectare permaculture garden. Nature sometimes needs a little help—a fact well understood by chef Armand Arnal, who entrusts 8 gardeners with the […]
Maison D’Estournel: The Beauty of the Terroir in the Heart of the Saint-Estèphe Vineyards
In the heart of the Haut-Médoc, amidst the Saint-Estèphe vineyards that produce the famous grand cru classé Château Cos d'Estournel, between gourmet gardens and wine heritage, nestles a confidential address where luxury and legendary terroir meet: Maison d'Estournel. While the Médoc is renowned for its wines, it's important not to forget that the Gascony [...]
La Bastide de Marie: Nature at Its Best
by Stéphane Durand. Nestled in the hills of the Luberon, where Provence reveals its most beautiful secrets, lies a picturesque hamlet called La Bastide de Marie. La Bastide de Marie is located in Ménerbes, listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France." Combining beauty and fine dining, La Bastide de Marie is situated in Ménerbes, a small village in […]
5 remarkable vegetable gardens, cultivated on exceptional estates
By Stéphane Durand. From the Camargue to the Médoc, via Corsica and Provence, discover five exceptional estates where nature inspires the table and the art of living, where carefully tended vegetable gardens provide locally sourced produce that goes straight from the harvest to the plate. What if true luxury meant reconnecting with the land? From […]
Les Sources de Caudalie: Life in a Castle
by Stéphane Durand At the gateway to Bordeaux, between centuries-old vines and Michelin-starred cuisine, Les Sources de Caudalie celebrates the perfect blend of nature, well-being and haute cuisine. The only luxury hotel in Bordeaux, Les Sources de Caudalie is nestled in the heart of the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. Les Sources de Caudalie is renowned for its woodland spa, whose speciality [...].
OKKO Hotels Bayonne City Center
Discover the tribe's 4-star establishment, in the heart of the Basque Country Sensing before anyone else the tourist appeal of the Basque Country, the establishment opened in 2016 on the mythical Boulevard du BAB, ideally located ten minutes by bus from Anglet and fifteen minutes from Biarritz. This is OKKO Hôtels Bayonne. An opportunity to discover a region in a class of its own, where [...]
OKKO Hotels Lyon Pont Lafayette
In Lyon, a contemporary establishment with simple luxury Combining tradition and design: such is the mission of this hotel housed in the former annex of the Préfecture de Police, located on the banks of the Rhône. Just ten minutes by public transport from Part-Dieu station, the hotel offers 85 rooms, including six premium rooms. The interior design is once again [...].
OKKO Hotels Paris Rosa Parks on the outskirts of the capital
Stéphane Durand The latest addition to the tribe near the Parc de la Villette Open since summer 2023, the latest addition to the range is located in Paris' first zerocarbon district. Located at the foot of the Rosa Parks RER station, the establishment features 129 rooms spread over six floors, as well as a 300 m² club incorporating the Italian restaurant [...].
The OKKO Hotels tribe
Stéphane Durand Like a modern inn, OKKO Hotels offers a new urban stopover for discerning travelers. Discover 3 of the group's signature establishments. The family-owned OKKO Hotels group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Ahead of the 2025 opening of a new hotel on the forecourt of Troyes railway station, we take a look back at the creation of a new four-star model.
The Lavorel Hotels Family
Stéphane Durand 3 signature hotels across France From Lyon to Courchevel, via Annecy and Paris, Jean-Claude Lavorel is at the helm of a hotel house with addresses as luxurious as they are refined or practical, redefining the codes of business travel. Introducing a man who knows how to do it all. A true jack-of-all-trades, Jean-Claude Lavorel doesn't care about labels. Self-taught, he has [...]
Tribu Lavorel: The Palace of Menton
A getaway in France on the shores of Lake Annecy Imagine the setting: 6 hectares of private parkland on the shores of Lake Annecy, with a bird's-eye view of the mountains and the forests surrounding a building constructed in 1906: welcome to the Palace de Menthon, a five-star establishment whose reputation is unwavering [...].
Lavorel tribe: Le Chabichou
Stéphan Durand A luxury hotel at the heart of the Courchevel slopes Overlooking the Courchevel slopes since 1963, the Chabichou has become a landmark of the Savoyard resort over the years. Recognized by its immaculate white façade, this establishment, which will be completely renovated in 2019, is preparing a new season dedicated to gastronomy. The [...]
Plume's pick: the 5 most beautiful hotels in the middle of the desert
Stéphane Durand Test the most beautiful hotels in the desert From Mexico to Namibia, desert regions are transformed into flamboyant oases of luxury. A selection of five addresses halfway between dream and science fiction. A landscape as enigmatic as it is fascinating, the desert accounts for 23% of our planet's total surface [...].
Camp Sarika, part of Amangiri in the United States
Enjoy an exceptional stay in the heart of Utah. It's said to be the most isolated hotel in the USA, even though it's only a 25-minute drive from Utah's Page airport. And if Amangiri is fascinating, it's above all for its exceptional setting: between gigantic canyons, desert regions and Lake Powell, a landscape protected from [...]
Al Kamar Camp hotel, in the Agafay desert
A getaway in the heart of Morocco Located just thirty minutes from Marrakech, the Agafay desert plunges us into a breathtaking setting in which dunes and sand hills cohabit with rock formations. Yet, like a hypnotic mirage, a majestic swimming pool rises up in the midst of this aridity: welcome to Camp Al Kamar, the gateway to [...].
Shipwreck Lodge in Namibia
An exceptional night between desert and ocean There's a region in Namibia that's notorious for its many shipwrecks. Treacherous currents and frequent fogs have taken their toll on more than one captain, whose boats have run aground on desert beaches. It's in this mysterious setting that the Shipwreck Lodge, located in the [...]
Caravan Dakhla, sleep in a hotel in the heart of the Moroccan desert
Opening in January 2023, the Caravan Dakhla is a veritable oasis located just a few kilometers from the Tropic of Cancer, on the shores of the Dakhla lagoon. The 24 rooms and suites are decorated with hand-crafted ceramics and colorful carpets, creating a minimalist, luxurious fantasy of Morocco. And if the latter bear bewitching names such as [...]
Sensual Paris reinvented at Hôtel Boudoir des Muses
by Stephane Durand- The perfect place for a romantic weekend getaway "Closed due to indecent behavior and immorality": When Napoleon ordered the closure of this scandalous and decadent theater in 1807, he had no idea that it would inspire the creation of a luxurious four-star hotel. Converted into a new temple of hedonism, Le boudoir des muses is [...]
La Mondaine de Pariso: a Parisian nightclub with a cozy, intimate atmosphere
Stéphane Durand Parisian nightclub and boudoir atmosphere Tiger prints on the floor, leopard-print velvet seating, subdued lighting and faceted baubles rising from the ceiling: Pariso's La Mondaine restaurant pulls out all the stops to warm up our chilly evenings. Architect Daphné Desjeux has created a setting that she imagines as a fantasy [...].