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 […]
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 […]
Tribu Paristory: A Family-Owned Hotel Chain with a Social Mission
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 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.
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 [...].
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. [...]
La Tribu Terlia Hospitality: Customized 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 [...]
Beaumier Hotels tribe: Le Fitz Roy, a cosy haven in Val Thorens
by Stéphane Durand and Plume. Europe's highest ski resort, at an altitude of 2300 meters, offers unparalleled panoramic views of the Alps. Ideally located right in the middle of the resort, the Hotel Fitz Roy, with its 72 rooms and plunging views of the slopes from its balconies, offers sunny terraces and ski-in, ski-out access to the snow-covered peaks of the 3 [...].
The Beaumier Hotels Family
Stéphane Durand What makes a great hotel group? Probably by the way it renews itself and constantly manages to astonish. As a tribute to its thousand lives, the Beaumier group takes the name of the Marseille explorer and writer Auguste Beaumier, who has inspired and marked the group's DNA since its beginnings. The story It was in the mountains that the [...]
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.
The Lavorel Hotels Family
Stéphane Durand 3 signature hotels across France From Lyon to Courchevel, via Annecy and Paris, Jean-Claude Lavorel is at the helm of a hotel house with addresses as luxurious as they are refined or practical, redefining the codes of business travel. Introducing a man who knows how to do it all. A true jack-of-all-trades, Jean-Claude Lavorel doesn't care about labels. Self-taught, he has [...]
The Assas Hotels family: getaways between the sea and the mountains
Discover the 3 signature hotels of the Assas tribe. Romain Trollet is not the type to have his head in the clouds. Having restored mountain hospitality to its former glory, he and his brother Julien are now tackling our sunny beaches and coasts. Their only watchword: conviviality.
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.