Hautes-Vosges: Nature Walks, Local Expertise, and Hidden Gems
Text and photos: Hautes Vosges, nature walks and local expertise A quiet mountain waiting to be rediscovered In the Hautes Vosges, nature reigns supreme. Between the dense forests of the Ballon d’Alsace, the steep-sided valleys, and the windswept peaks, this part of the Vosges massif reveals a different side of the French mountains—more unassuming, yet also more rugged. A destination dotted with charming spots […]
Dining at the Hôtel Royal d’Evian Resort: A New Chapter with Chef Yohan Fatela
Geagea, March 2026. The Hôtel Royal is opening a new chapter in its culinary history with the appointment of Chef Yohan Fatela as executive chef. This appointment builds on a tradition at the hotel where fine dining plays a central role in the venue’s identity. For more than twenty years, Chef Patrice Vander has shaped the culinary soul […]
Royal-Evian Resort Hotel: an exceptional luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva
Geagea: Well-being in Evian Once through the gate, the grounds of the Hôtel Royal have donned their mid-season attire, unfolding into majestic lawns, lush and velvety green, dotted with dense groves and century-old trees. At the center, the pond preserves biodiversity and provides a haven for dragonflies and amphibians. The roots of the century-old trees are covered […]
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.
See life through rose-colored glasses at the Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel
Stéphane Durand and Plume Opened in the spring of 2023, this boutique hotel quickly established itself as one of the leading establishments on the French Riviera, thanks both to the minimalist decor of its 35 rooms and its beach-inspired cuisine by Assaf Granit. Dressed entirely in pink, the Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel draws inspiration from Miami. Is this a tribute to […]
Provence: The Most Beautiful Hotels and Top Picks by Plume
April 2026 A Stroll Through Provence Geagea Discover our favorite spots in Provence Plume takes you to Provence to discover its charming hotels, its sun-drenched landscapes, and its hidden gems. From hilltop villages to estates nestled among vineyards and inspiring homes, the region never ceases to captivate with its timeless charm, vibrant colors, and unique atmosphere. A trip to Provence is the […]
7 Exceptional Hotels Where Horses Reign Supreme
Stéphane Durand These horse-themed hotels offer a unique experience where horseback riding, nature, and hospitality come together. From tropical ranches in the Maldives to Argentine estancias, and from a Moroccan palace to a prestigious Italian stud farm, these exceptional destinations transform horseback riding into a true art of living. When the horse becomes the soul of the hotel: why […]
Posthotel Achenkirch: Tyrol to the rhythm of the Lipizzaner horses
Stéphane Durand On the shores of Lake Achensee, nestled among forests, blue-tinged peaks, and rolling meadows, the Posthotel Achenkirch offers an alpine retreat where elegance blends with the grace of the majestic white Lipizzaner horses. A riding school in the Habsburg tradition, a massive spa, nestled among the Tyrolean mountains. In this adults-only retreat, everything seems designed to slow down the […]
Les Bains Gardians: Galloping Toward Camargue Hedonism
Stéphane Durand In Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Les Bains has created a unique destination that evokes the scent of warm sand, freedom, and the manes of Camargue horses blowing in the wind. At Les Bains Gardians, you experience the authentic Camargue—the one seen from the saddle. Just a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean, Les Bains Gardians is nestled in the heart of a vast estate where nature […]
La Bamba de Areco: an estancia, polo, and Criollo horses at a Relais & Châteaux property in Argentina
by Stéphane Durand. A grand avenue lined with century-old trees leads the way, like a theatrical prelude to one of Argentina’s oldest estancias. The new Lodge Park transforms this iconic destination into an ultra-exclusive retreat. Just an hour and a quarter from Buenos Aires, La Bamba de Areco seems suspended outside of time. Behind the bright red walls, a world unfolds: […]
Selman Marrakech: a luxury hotel in Morocco where Thoroughbreds reign supreme
Stéphane Durand In this Arab-Moorish palace designed by Jacques Garcia, everything seems orchestrated to celebrate one of the most beautiful breeds in the world: the Arabian thoroughbred. The Arabian thoroughbred stud farm is the beating heart of the Selman Marrakech. Just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, the Selman appears like a mirage of refinement where the horse reigns supreme over […]
Gallop through the sea on Marwari horses at Siyam World
by Stéphane Durand. On a natural island somewhere in Noonu Atoll, Siyam World is reinventing the very concept of a Maldives vacation with a horse ranch. An almost surreal surprise: a Marwari horse ranch in the Maldives. Huge villas with slides plunging into the lagoon, more than twenty restaurants, a gigantic floating water park… and above all, a surprise […]
In Umbria, an exceptional stud farm featuring the horses of Castello di Reschio
by Stéphane Durand In the heart of Umbria, on a hill that looks as though it has stepped out of a Renaissance painting, the Hotel Castello di Reschio showcases its many attractions, including its stud farm of Spanish horses. An Italian paradise where horses and the gentle charm of Tuscany gallop in harmony This 1,560-hectare private estate features a landscape shaped by cypress trees and morning mists, […]
Find refuge at Nihi Sumba: a natural paradise in Indonesia near the Sandalwood horses
by Stéphane Durand. In the far west of Sumba, far from the crowds of Bali and the excesses of the modern world, NIHI Sumba feels like a wild retreat where nature sets the pace. Here, the villas are nestled within acres of lush jungle, the sandy beach stretches for over two kilometers, and horses gallop freely along the shore at […]
In Nancy, a literary hotel dedicated to Stendhal
Just a hundred meters from Place Stanislas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hôtel Littéraire Stendhal seems to blend seamlessly with Nancy Cathedral. In red and black (but not only) Housed in an elegant 17th-century building, the former palace of the Primate of Lorraine, this four-star hotel carries on the founding vision of the Société des […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
La Folie Barbizon, an artistic inn, where magic and poetry meet 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 […]
Passalacqua on Lake Como: the jewel of Lake Como
Text by Stéphane Durand—Photos by Capucine Plume. Within the hushed walls of Villa Passalacqua, amid frescoes, taffeta, precious marble, and echoes of Maestro Bellini’s piano melodies, Italy reveals its most beautiful side here on the shores of Lake Como. Voted the best hotel in the world, this 18th-century residence, restored with almost devotional care, offers lovers […]
Guy Martin's Italian palaces embody the essence of la Dolce Vita
Text and photos by Geagea. A long weekend in Italy with Guy Martin, in Nardo To be welcomed into Guy Martin’s world is to have the privilege of accompanying one of France’s greatest chefs on his latest travels and discovering his favorite spots—this time in Italy. A tireless traveler, bon vivant, and aesthete down to the very last detail […]
Pieve Alde: If Only Tuscany Could Tell Its Story
Halfway between Florence and Siena, in the heart of the Chianti region, Pieve Aldina embodies the soul of Tuscany at its most poetic. Set in the hills above Radda, this former summer residence of the bishops of Siena has been transformed by Fontenille Collection. The Italian art of living according to Fontenille Passing through the large stone porch, one discovers a [...]