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 […]
Bacha Coffee's wonderful coffees are captivating Paris
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 […]
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 [...].
New Chinese Menu at Gros Bao
January 16, 2025 Geagea In Paris and Marseille, Chinese New Year and the Year of the Wood Snake are celebrated with a traditional menu, just like in China, to attract good fortune and providence. With this unique menu served on January 29, the Year of the Wood Snake is off to a good start. Rich in symbolism, it will feature spring rolls, […]
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 [...].
L’Oursin, the restaurant at the Hôtel Bleu in Carry-Le-Rouet
Stéphane Durand L'Oursin piques our curiosity A 25-minute TER train ride from Marseille Saint-Charles station takes us to a 4-star establishment. Even though it's only just opened, it already has all the makings of a great hotel, starting with the restaurant on the terrace. It's a brand-new local figure we meet on the hotel terrace. With his slicked-back hair and devastating smile, [...]
In Paris, Alfie’s, the new Italian restaurant in the 1st arrondissement
Near the Tuileries, a new restaurant that takes you on a journey to Italy! The little brother of the Alfred restaurant launched in 2022, and run by the same team, Alfie's has just opened its doors in the heart of Paris, not far from the Jardin des Tuileries. Merging a cocktail bar and a transalpine osteria, the restaurant, decorated by
Chef Thierry Marx at the helm of the Maison Delano hotel restaurant in Paris
Delano Café by Thierry Marx: a new meeting place for gourmet enthusiasts The opening was eagerly awaited by epicureans. Nestled in the Faubourg Saint-Honoré district of Paris's 8th arrondissement, the Maison Delano Paris hotel unveils its new restaurant, helmed by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx.
Marseille: A Short Foodie Guide for a Day Outdoors
The city of Marseille abounds in intoxicating landscapes, and for a day that's as sweet as it is gourmet, discover addresses that can be enjoyed in the fresh air.
Baan PhadThai, the jewel of traditional Pad Thai, arrives in Paris
BaanPadThai, the benchmark for traditional Thai pad thai, chooses Paris's Étienne Marcel district for its first European opening.
The Mediterranean in Paris’s Golden Triangle
A Mediterranean breeze is blowing through Paris's 8th arrondissement with the opening of Suelo, a restaurant that takes you straight to the heart of Spain.
Paris right bank: Rifai, the temple of dried fruit as in Lebanon
A veritable institution, this company, which was founded in 1948 and already has some fifty stores in Lebanon, has opened its first Parisian address in the chic 16th arrondissement to offer a taste of its divine dried fruits.
Solar cookbook by Aurélie Saada
Aurélie Saada is a sparkling, joyful artist, singer, director and producer, but she's also a talented cook for her family and friends! Here, she generously shares her sun-drenched recipes.
Paris Right Bank: Italian tea time at the Bulgari Hotel
At the Bulgari Hôtel Paris, tea time takes us on a journey to Italy, with delights imagined by chef Niko Romito in duo with in-house pastry chef Guillaume Smagghe. And it's meraviglioso!
Faurn, the Lebanese pizza by Alan Geaam
Paris Gourmand: Faurn, the Lebanese pizza by Alan Geaam The starred Lebanese chef who opened Faurn, a devilishly seductive pizzeria on rue Saint-Martin, now has 7 establishments.
The latest spots in Paris, Bältis, ice cream like in Lebanon
In this artisanal workshop-boutique in the heart of the Marais district, ice creams with an Oriental flavour take us on a gourmet journey.
Plume's Pick: Gourmet Paris, the New Lebanese Hotspots
Plume's pick: Here are our latest favorite Paris addresses for a one-way trip to sunny Beirut.
Marrakech Gourmand: Sahbi Sahbi, Celebrating the Remarkable Cuisine of Moroccan Women
Building on the success of Bô-Zin and the Grand Café de la Poste, two Marrakech institutions, Helena Paraboschi and Pierre Pirajean are opening a third establishment right in the heart of the modern Guéliz district.
In Paris, Kubri: Bistronomy with a Beirut twist
At Kubri, an all-female trio celebrates the cuisine of the Land of the Cedars, blending tradition and creativity