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 […]
Paradero Todos Santos: a linear hotel in the Mexican desert
Minimalist design nestled between mountains, sea, and desert Designed by the Mexican architecture firm Yektajo Valdez Architects, the property—which opened in 2021—blends seamlessly into the picturesque desert landscape of the Baja California Sur region. That same year, it received the Versailles Special Award for Exterior Design in the Hotels category. A minimalist aesthetic in which concrete forms […]
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 […]
Sibuet Homes and Hotels: Pioneers of an Intimate Lifestyle
January 2026 Lodge ParkLes Fermes de MarieGyp Sea Hotel Saint Barth Stéphane Durand The Maisons & Hôtels Sibuet Family It all began in the early 1980s, long before the word “lifestyle” became a mantra in the hotel industry. With an eye for beauty, Jocelyne Sibuet decided to follow her husband on an adventure that would forever […]
Paristory Tribe: the committed family hotel business
Stéphane Durand It all began in the 1990s with Gilles Marang, a real estate expert who fell in love with the hotel business and founded what was then called Les Grands Hôtels Parisiens. Paristory celebrates twenty-five years of independent hospitality in Paris, driven by a family history and a sensitive vision of the art of hospitality. His eldest daughter, Alexandra, joined the adventure in 2008 to manage […]
Maisons Pariente: a heritage 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.
From Paris to Rio, the colorful travels of Laurent Gélis
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 […]
New York accents at Temple & Chapon, the restaurant in 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 offer the quintessence 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 tribe, hotels that combine luxury, calm 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 [...].
YNDŌ Hotel, a singular culture of 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 Côte d'Azur
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: the urban hotel with cheeky 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: an expanding tribe
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. [...]
Luxury hotel and 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.
Swimming cool: the 4 most beautiful hotel pools in 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.
La Réserve Zurich au lac Zurich, romantique à souhait
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 [...]
Well-being on the Emerald Coast at Emeria Dinard Hôtel 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 […]
Mama Shelter Paris East: the inimitable
Stéphane Durand A rooftop hotel in Paris Forget overly sophisticated palaces: here, love of design rhymes with love of everything. From its former parking lot, the very first Mama Shelter electrifies eastern Paris with its rebellious spirit, Starck decor and rhythmic nights under the stars. A pop UFO where people come to love, feast... or [...].
La Tribu Terlia Hospitality: tailor-made hotel management in Paris
Stéphane Durand Specializing in hotel management, Terlia Hospitality supports independent investors and owners in their projects, from acquisition to operation. The result is a portfolio of unique addresses and a commitment to creating living spaces designed for new ways of traveling and meeting. Sometimes you have to be willing to change before you reach maturity. This is [...]
Hôtel du Ministère, the Eiffel spirit near the Madeleine
Just a stone's throw from the Madeleine, the Hôtel du Ministère embodies the very best of Paris: a discreet, luxurious address designed for travelers who appreciate the art of detail. This charming four-star boutique hotel is located just a stone's throw from the Madeleine, in a district equally suited to business travelers and tourists looking for the ultimate [...].
Hotel Noucha, the family-run boutique hotel in the 16th arrondissement
On a quiet street in the 16th arrondissement, Hôtel Noucha embodies the Paris of insiders: that of confidential addresses with unostentatious charm. A trendy new meeting place in this part of the 16th arrondissement, designed by Renaissance les Architectes and Jordan Arrivetz, and created by the Terrot group, Hôtel Noucha stands out like a private building and assumes its [...].
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, [...]
At the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, the Maison Blossom terrace blossoms again in the heart of Paris
Geagea An oasis near the Place de la Concorde in Paris Spring invites you to try the beautiful Parisian terraces, some of which are discreet and almost hidden, offering a gourmet and soothing interlude in the heart of the capital. It's a soothing, suspended moment, in a verdant cocoon on rue Boissy d'Anglas, far from the noise of construction work that [...].