Grand Powers Paris 5-Star Hotel: History Reimagined in the Heart of the Golden Triangle
A legendary address of Parisian chic since 1920, the Grand Powers Paris was completely reinvented in 2019. Nestled in the heart of the Golden Triangle, this five-star hotel combines Haussmannian elegance with inspired modernity. Grand Powers: the power of Parisian style Interior designer Cathy Crinon has orchestrated a subtle blend of Parisian classicism, Italian audacity, and Anglo-Saxon comfort. Marble, brass, […]
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 […]
Le Coucou Méribel: Alpine Style Reimagined
Stéphane Durand In the heart of the 3 Vallées, a setting designed by Pierre Yovanovitch Le Coucou Méribel stands out on the mountainside in Les Allues. At first glance, you might think it's a discreet chalet, but it actually hides a 5-star hotel with personality, spread over ten floors and 12,000 m², in total harmony with […]
Maisons Pariente: A Legacy of Boldness and Hospitality
October 2025 Le Grand MazarinCrillon le BraveLe Coucou Méribel Stéphane Durand Maisons Pariente: from fashion to hospitality From ready-to-wear to luxury hospitality, it's only a short step, especially when a passion for style and exceptional places runs through the veins. It was in the 1970s that it all began for Patrick Pariente, founder of the Naf Naf [...] brand.
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 […]
The Fontenille Group: hotels that combine luxury, tranquility, and authenticity
September 2025 Domaine FontenilleDomaine PrimardPieve Aldina Stéphane Durand Fontenille Collection: sharing well-chosen luxury Some brands are born from a business plan. Fontenille Collection, on the other hand, was born of love at first sight. In 2016, Frédéric Biousse and Guillaume Foucher acquired the Domaine de Fontenille, a charming Provencal bastide, with the idea of creating a luxury [...].
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 [...]
Domaine de Primard: Magic on the Outskirts of Paris
Who said that before the Eure, it wasn't the Eure anymore? Certainly not Domaine de Primard, an 18th-century mansion set on the river and hidden between rose gardens, forests and blossoming orchards. The former home of Catherine Deneuve, this estate, brought back to life by Frédéric Biousse and Guillaume Foucher, embodies an art of living that combines nature and culture, classicism and originality. [...]
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 [...].
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 [...]
Mama Shelter Nice: the jewel of the French Riviera
In Nice, it's not just the sun that shines: Mama Shelter has planted its colorful flag to warm up the Côte d'Azur with a healthy dose of cool. With its arty frescoes, twisted southern flavors and vibrant rooftop, this urban retreat blows a wind of freedom across the Mediterranean. A rooftop in Nice Just a stone's throw from the Promenade de [...]
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: [...]
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. [...]
Blue horizons and a leisurely getaway at the Hotel Miramalfi in Amalfi
Our selection of weekend getaways for two in Europe In need of fresh air and a blue horizon? The Miramalfi hotel on the Amalfi coast is the perfect destination to recharge your batteries in front of the big blue. From the sky to the headboards, from the seating to the view of the Mediterranean Sea, blue is everywhere at this 5-star hotel [...].
Take your time in Ibiza at Six Senses
Looking for well-being and idleness? Head for Ibiza. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of summer, the Six Senses offers a retreat where you can recharge your batteries and rebalance your chakras. Take your time in Ibiza without this 5-star hotel dedicated to nature [...].
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.
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 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, […]