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 […]
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 […]
Between Paris and Rio: Laurent Gélis’s Colorful Journeys
October 2025 By Geagea. Laurent Gélis is a master of color. He invents them. From the soft shades of green found in nature—which has always inspired him—to the fiery red of the walls of his home in Brazil, to the sunny yellow of the light he seeks in Guétary, São Paulo, Rio, or Greece, Laurent is a […]
A touch of New York at Temple & Chapon, the restaurant at L’Experimental* Marais
Geagea The new "rendez-vous incontournable" on rue du Temple It's a Paris-New-York experience at Temple & Chapon, the restaurant in the heart of the brand-new Experimental* Marais hotel. Inspired by the classic American "Chop House" of the 50s, this Marais meeting place opened its doors in March, replacing the former Sinner, a little more [...].
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 […]
YNDŌ Hotel: A Unique Approach to Hospitality in Bordeaux
August 2025 Madeleine Jelstrupp In Bordeaux, an atypical hotel with contemporary design is shaking up the codes of hospitality! Housed for over 10 years in a 19th-century mansion, YNDŌ has inaugurated 8 rooms and suites, decorated by Agnès Guiot du Doignon, the charming owner. More than just a beautiful Bordeaux stopover, a destination in its own right. A concept [...]
A wellness getaway on the Emerald Coast, at the Emeria Dinard Hotel Thalasso & Spa
By Geagea. Next-generation thalassotherapy Perched on the rugged cliffs of the Emerald Coast, the Emeria Dinard Hôtel Thalasso & Spa offers ocean-facing treatments and boasts brand-new facilities featuring comfortable rooms, modernized aquatic and marine areas, cutting-edge technology, welcoming communal spaces, and a state-of-the-art spa equipped with high-performance beauty machines, the […]
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 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 [...].
Zannier Le Chalet has chosen Dr. Barbara Sturm skincare products for its spa
Geagea Beauty experience and wellness moment, in Megève, in a charming boutique hotel at the foot of Mont d'Arbois Two treatment rooms, an opalescent blue cocoon pool, a hammam and a sauna invite you to unwind in Zannier's wellness area Le Chalet The hotel's spa area invites you to take your time [...].
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 [...].
Jean-Michel Othoniel at the Musée Ingres Bourdelle in Montauban
Mademein Jelstrupp The event exhibition by Jean-Michel Othoniel Since 2019, the Musée Ingres Bourdelle in Montauban has been hosting installations by contemporary artists. Following in the footsteps of Miguel Chevalier, Georges Rousse, Speedy Graphito and Anne and Patrick Poirier, it's Jean-Michel Othoniel's turn to take over the premises with a brand-new exhibition. Well-known for his Kiosque des noctambules in Paris, made entirely of aluminium beads and [...], Jean-Michel Othoniel is [...].
Thailand: the quest for well-being at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
Plume with Pauline Duvieu A gym like you've never seen before A major hotel trend, wellness resorts are more popular than ever with travellers. And the Anantara in Phuket, Thailand, understands this. The top-of-the-range hotel unveils its new wellness area, a blend of tradition and technology. In a space of over 1700 square metres, the [...]
The spa at the Hôtel Bleu in Carry-Le-Rouet
All aboard for the spa. Not far from Marseille, a new 4-star hotel has just opened its doors. And among the highlights of the Hôtel Bleu is a luxurious spa. From the harbor esplanade, the Hôtel Bleu in Carry-le-Rouet reveals another of its major highlights: a Phytomer spa that invites us to the land of blue dreams. The counter, tiles, and rugs—the blue […]
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, [...]
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 [...].
A trip aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, in L'Observatoire, a work by JR
A timeless journey Artist JR has fitted out an entire carriage in the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, and with the help of talented craftsmen has created a work of art, almost "a destination in itself", called the Observatory, offering a suspended, timeless moment aboard the legendary train.
The "Luxe de Poche" Exhibition at the Cognacq-Jay Museum
Given the exhibition’s success, “Luxe de poche” has extended its run through November 24. This gives visitors another chance to (re)discover this collection of small, precious everyday objects