Domaine de Fontenille: The Essence of the Collection
It was in the heart of the Luberon, in Lauris, that the first address in the collection was born, almost a decade ago. The Domaine de Fontenille embodies the elegance of a discreet luxury, rooted in the land and open to art. This singular place is much more than a hotel: it's a house inhabited by [...].
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 with an incredible pool: Four Seasons San Domenico Palace in Sicily
Immortalized by The White Lotus series, the second season of which was filmed entirely on location, the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace is a luxurious Eden, set on a cliff overlooking the sea. A palace facing Mount Etna The five-star hotel boasts 111 rooms and suites, where marble meets precious wood in the utmost luxury.
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.
Weekend in Rome: Six Senses Rome—the elegance of modern classicism
Since 2023, the mythical Via del Corso has been home to a hotel of typically Roman charm and refinement: Six Senses Rome in the former 15th-century Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini. Contemporary charm near the Trevi Fountain Located in the heart of the historic center, just a few steps from the Pantheon and the no less mythical Trevi Fountain, the Six Senses [...].
Weekend in Rome: The Hotel Palazzo Talia Takes Center Stage
A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Palazzo Talìa occupies a 16th-century building that once housed the Collegio Nazareno. A masterly ode to the cinema of Fellini, Visconti and Pasolini. These legendary names will forever reside in the collective memory of the seventh art. And while the glory days of Cinecittà may be over, Italian cinema is still [...].
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 [...].
Reawaken your love of nature in Laguiole at the Relais & Châteaux Le Suquet
Stéphane Durand A luxury getaway in Aubrac, at one of the most beautiful hotels surrounded by nature Let yourself be enchanted by Le Suquet, an exceptional retreat on the Aubrac plateau. Combining breathtaking natural scenery with contemporary architecture, this Relais & Châteaux property celebrates light, stone, and greenery. With its breathtaking views and the inventive cuisine of Chef Sébastien […]
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 [...]
A trip to Arizona to discover Scottsdale and the surrounding area
By Geagea. And choose to travel in the spring to discover the charm of Scottsdale. With a direct flight from Paris to Phoenix, launched last year by Air France, Scottsdale, in the heart of Arizona, has become a popular destination. Named in 1894 after its founder, Winfield Scott, and considered the most beautiful urban center in Arizona, the city of Scottsdale is […]
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 [...]
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 […]
The Beaumier Hotels Family
Stéphane Durand What makes a great hotel group? Probably by the way it renews itself and constantly manages to astonish. As a tribute to its thousand lives, the Beaumier group takes the name of the Marseille explorer and writer Auguste Beaumier, who has inspired and marked the group's DNA since its beginnings. The story It was in the mountains that the [...]