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 […]
Tribu: The Literary Hotels Society
February 2026 The Swann Literary Hotel The Rimbaud The Stendhal Stéphane Durand Hospitality in the Service of Culture What if we chose a hotel the way we choose a book? Not to flip through it absentmindedly, but to immerse ourselves in it and lose ourselves within its pages, so that we might return to it with renewed appreciation. The Society of Literary Hotels promises more than just a night’s stay […]
Arthur Rimbaud Literary Hotel, in Paris
It needed a train station, a starting point, a city swept up in the turmoil and the call of the open sea. So it was only natural that the Société des Hôtels Littéraires chose to pay tribute to Arthur Rimbaud just a stone’s throw from the Gare de l’Est. When poetry calls for a break from the journey An address found on Rue Gustave-Goublier, […]
Le Swann, a literary hotel in Paris inspired by Marcel Proust
Some hotels tell the story of a city; others, of an era. The Swann tells the story of a work of art: that of Marcel Proust. Rediscover lost time alongside Marcel Proust. It is located in the historically Proustian neighborhood of Plaine Monceau and Saint-Augustin, within a 19th-century Haussmann-style building. Awarded at the 1898 World’s Fair, this building […]
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 […]
Mama Shelter: Urban Hospitality with a Touch of Playful Luxury
Stéphane Durand Mama Shelter: urban refuges where luxury becomes freedom In fifteen years, Mama Shelter has redefined the meaning of urban hospitality. Combining high standards of comfort, attention to detail and a touch of whimsy, the group has created a hybrid model where luxury rhymes with conviviality. Behind this affectionate name lies a family of visionary entrepreneurs: [...]
A night at the Radisson Hotel Reims
Geagea Modern architecture for the Alboran group's latest four-star establishment: the Radisson Hotel Reims. The new Radisson Hotel Reims has been built in an up-and-coming area, just outside the city center but a 10-minute walk from the train station. The hotel's architecture, which is unique in Reims, was designed by the Alboran group, which owns [...].
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.
Getaway at the Hôtel Bleu in Carry-Le-Rouet
Head to the Marseille area and soak up the warmth and sunshine of the south once again. A charming village on the Côte Bleue, Carry-le-Rouet is becoming a must-visit destination for travelers to Marseille with the opening of a brand-new hotel: the Hôtel Bleu. With a panoramic terrace, a gourmet restaurant, and a pool overlooking the sea, this new 4-star hotel already has all the makings of a top-tier destination. It […]
Handwritten Collection: a four-star hotel in the heart of Fort Saint Laurent in Lyon, in the Croix Rousse district
In Lyon, an exceptional historic site, Place Bellevue, has been transformed into a four-star hotel that remains open to the public. With its heritage roots, 16th-century building and panoramic views, Lyon's Hotel Fort Saint Laurent was born on the hill of Croix Rousse, after the impressive renovation of Fort Saint Laurent, an ode to the city's historic heritage.
Tribe Saga: The Experimental Group’s Alluring Lifestyle
Having revolutionized the world of the cocktail bar, the four friends of the Experimental Group have created an ultra-seductive lifestyle and turned their establishments and hotels around the world into a truly conquering experience.
Long weekend: Take your time at the Yasugari Hotel in Sweden
Located on Nacka, one of the 30,000 islands in the Swedish archipelago, Hotel Yasuragi offers the Swedish capital a gentle Japanese getaway in the heart of nature, where you can take your time and pamper yourself.
The Hôtel du Couvent
In Nice, in the heights of the old town, the Hôtel du Couvent created by the Perseus group offers a 5-star retreat in a former cloister.
Forget Paris at Etangs de Corot, in the countryside around Ville d'Avray
With its bucolic scenery and wild ponds, visitors are transported into the Impressionist world of painter Camille Corot, who painted this magical greenery.
In Joigny, Burgundy, at the La Côte Saint-Jacques hotel
In the charming medieval town of Joigny, famous for its half-timbered houses, the Hôtel La Côte Saint-Jacques is a local institution. So is its Michelin-starred restaurant, which counts Alain Delon among its regulars. A must-visit, just 90 minutes from Paris.
La Bâtisse en Blanc: When the French Riviera Reinvented the Guesthouse
Just a stone's throw from Cannes and Antibes, in Golfe-Juan to be precise, you'll find one of the finest guest houses on the Côte d'Azur.
Discover a different side of Bordeaux at the Renaissance Bordeaux Hotel
Four stars, 149 rooms, a crazy rooftop with swimming pool, restaurant and bar, Italian flavours on every floor, original architecture and stylish decor.
New Mamas in France: Mama Shelter in Rennes, 4 stars and a spa and Mama Shelter in Dijon, a hotel in Burgundy
The new Mamas in France: Mama Shelter Rennes, 4 stars and a spa, and Mama Shelter Dijon, a hotel in Burgundy. The Accor group's trendy brand has acquired two new establishments in France.