Plume's Address Book in Rome
Plume’s Guide to Rome It’s no coincidence that Rome is nicknamed “the Eternal City.” The Italian capital is so full of wonderful places that it’s sometimes hard to choose. For an unforgettable trip, Plume has selected the best spots in the Bellissima for you: a list that isn’t exhaustive but has been carefully curated. Where to stay […]
7 Luxury Retreat Hotels Where You Can Find Beauty, Tranquility, and Inner Peace
You One Jae in South Korea; Vestige Binidufa; Six Senses Bhutan; Hotel Belmar in Costa Rica; Fogo Island; Taketomi Island in Japan; One and Only Mandarina; Stéphane Durand; and from South Korea to Costa Rica, via Canada, Mexico, Japan, the Balearic Islands, and Bhutan: 7 beautiful hotels offering soothing retreats where you can find refuge. […]
Charming Hotel: Le Pigonnet, a Whim in the Heart of Aix-en-Provence
June 2026 Text and photos by Geagea A weekend filled with light and art in a private garden In Aix-en-Provence, there are places that seem to have always been there—houses that have stood the test of time without ever losing their soul. Le Pigonnet one of them. Just a few minutes from the Cours Mirabeau, behind its […]
7 of Italy's most beautiful luxury hotels
April 2026 7 Luxury Hotels in Italy Plume Discover Plume’s selection in Italy A jewel of Europe, Italy boasts not only its cuisine, its charming towns and villages, its natural beauty, and its millennia-old history, but also its luxury hotels set in idyllic landscapes: a 14th-century convent transformed into a luxury hotel on a Sicilian cliff, […]
Hautes-Vosges: Nature Walks, Local Expertise, and Hidden Gems
Text and photos: Hautes Vosges, nature walks and local expertise A quiet mountain waiting to be rediscovered In the Hautes Vosges, nature reigns supreme. Between the dense forests of the Ballon d’Alsace, the steep-sided valleys, and the windswept peaks, this part of the Vosges massif reveals a different side of the French mountains—more unassuming, yet also more rugged. A destination dotted with charming spots […]
Sothys: lipsticks made in Corrèze, inspired by Paris
Geagea As it approaches its 80th anniversary, Sothys pays tribute to Paris. The French brand is reinventing its makeup line with ten lipsticks inspired by the capital—ten shades designed to evoke strolls through the city’s ten iconic neighborhoods. Ten lipsticks inspired by Paris, made in Corrèze Formulated and manufactured in […]
Well-being is at the Evian Resort
Geagea Evian-les-Bains is home to one of the most comprehensive wellness resorts, the Evian Resort. The wellness experience offered by the Evian Resort takes place on the shores of Lake Geneva, at the foot of the mountains. It is part of the entire resort, surrounded by nature, near springs that are still active, such as the former Sainte-Catherine fountain, now known as the Cachat spring. […]
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 […]
Royal-Evian Resort Hotel: an exceptional luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva
Geagea The Royal Evian Resort has retained its "palace" designation and remains part of the exclusive circle of France’s 33 palace hotels. Beyond the gates, the Royal Hotel’s grounds have donned their mid-season attire, unfolding into majestic lawns as lush as velvet, dotted with dense groves and century-old trees. In the center, the pond preserves biodiversity and […]
Our 7 favorite hotels along the waterways of France
From the Bay of the Somme to the shores of the Mediterranean, floating lodges promise a relaxing stay, literally with your feet in the water. Selection of 7 hotels, lulled by the gentle song of the waves.
When Chapitre Six brings the Bus Palladium back to life, the legend of Parisian nightlife
by Geagea. Paris has never really forgotten the Bus Palladium. Since 1965, the legendary Pigalle club has been the heartbeat of the nightlife scene, bringing together different generations, styles, and social classes on the same dance floor: a place of absolute freedom, where music, partying, and daring spirit pulsed all night long. Its closure in […]
With the arrival of warmer weather, PAD Paris returns to the Tuileries
by Geagea PAD Paris, a French cultural institution Located in the Tuileries Garden, PAD Paris is a landmark event in the history of French decorative arts. Founded in 1998 by Patrick Perrin, it established design as a collectible discipline and elevated it to the same status as art. A position that seems obvious today, but which, in its early days, […]
Astier de Villatte translates Wes Anderson’s world into stationery
by Geagea. At Astier de Villatte, writing isn’t limited to words: it becomes texture, color, and a playful nod. This spring, the Parisian house has created a highly appealing piece that blurs the lines between cinema, craftsmanship, and fine art, in collaboration with Wes Anderson and the publisher We Do Not Work Alone. Eight films by Wes Anderson […]
Sophie Calle celebrates the unfinished at an intimate book signing at the Book Bar of the Hôtel Grand Amour
by Geagea. To mark the publication of *L’Inachevé*, Sophie Calle sheds light on what the creative process usually leaves in the shadows: interrupted projects, abandoned avenues, and ideas left hanging. Presented during an intimate book signing at the BookBar of the Hôtel Grand Amour, this collection explores the unfinished not as a deficiency, but as a form of artistic accomplishment. The unfinished […]
THE APP "HARD LIFE" MAPS OUR NIGHTS
by Geagea. Where should we go this weekend? With the launch of its app, the media outlet dedicated to culture and electronic music is rolling out the first fully geolocated event calendar in France and Europe. “LOVE IS THE ANSWER: 15 timeless tracks to celebrate love”—the DURE VIE playlist, designed as a map […]
In Seoul, the Audeum Audio Museum, designed by Kengo Kuma, has been honored with the 2025 Versailles Prize
Geagea The audio museum designed by Kengo Kuma was recently honored last December with the 2025 Versailles Prize as one of the world’s most beautiful museums. This international recognition, under the auspices of UNESCO, celebrates both its unique architecture and the immersive experience it offers. The Audeum Audio Museum has cemented its place among the most […]
Plume's Favorite: the Peony tray from the Faïencerie de Gien
Since 1875, the peony has been a recurring theme in the history of the Faïencerie de Gien, serving as a poetic tribute to nature, evoking a journey to Japan, and celebrating the craftsmanship of the house’s artisans. The peony, Gien’s iconic design, blending poetry and modernity An emblematic motif of the house, inspired by Gien’s archives, originally depicted in a bouquet of flowers […]
Hôtel de Sers Paris: The Revival of an Intimate Mansion
by Geagea. Just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, the Hôtel de Sers is undergoing a subtle transformation that remains true to its history: a lived-in Parisian home, rather than an impersonal five-star hotel. In this former 19th-century mansion, once the residence of Henri-Léopold Charles, Marquis de Sers, the hotel draws on its original spirit and now offers the experience of a city home […]
When Maison Lelièvre and Galerie Vauclair join forces at La Pagoda in Paris
Geagea, invited by Maison Lelièvre for Paris Déco Off, selected a rare collection of iconic pieces from the mid-19th century for a stunning display created by Edgar Payet at the Pagoda—a setting worthy of the enchanted caravans one might imagine from the time of Marco Polo: winter garden furniture […]
Coelho Beauty: The Perfect Gift for Your Hair
Founded in 2021, after three years of patient research and experimentation in Paris, Coelho Beauty has invented a new philosophy for hair care. A simple intuition from Adrien Coelho is at the origin of this proposal, which has become the brand's philosophy: starting from the observation that the scalp and hair deserve the same attention as the skin on the face. By applying to […]
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 […]
La Vallée Village redefines luxury shopping: VIP suites, fine dining, and exceptional timepieces
Geagea On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, La Vallée Village opens a new chapter and offers its VIP shopping experience not as an extension, but as a privileged moment for oneself, with an unprecedented 300 m² setting featuring La Vallée Village VIP suites. Designed as a true Parisian apartment, the new space features eight private suites, [...].
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 [...].
Enjoy the Indian summer in Paris: 7 spots to get out into nature
Spring is just around the corner and Paris is blooming. Between tree-lined courtyards and real planted gardens, Parisian hotels offer a botanical cast of choice.