The 5 Most Beautiful Hotels in France Surrounded by Nature
by Stéphane Durand. The most beautiful places to sleep under the stars. The desire to get away often goes hand in hand with reconnecting with nature. From the far reaches of the Perche region to the plains of Aubrac, many establishments invite us to take in the scenery. Whether it’s a tiny house, an ecolodge, or a luxurious room, Plume Travels promises Plume Travels an idyllic getaway for a stay that’s 100% nature.
Reawaken your childlike spirit at Bleu Minuit lodges
In Alsace, cabanes dans la nature How about making a childhood dream come true? At Bleu Minuit lodges, nestled in the heart of Alsace's countryside, you can fall asleep under a starry sky thanks to the large picture windows of these wood and glass tiny houses. After a hike to the summit of the Horn, with its breathtaking view over the Alsace plain, you're ready to [...].
Tiny Stay Ecolodge: small in size but big in nature
Tiny Stay Écolodge reinvents escape with its five tiny houses nestled in the heart of Maine-et-Loire. Nestled between pine forests and minimalist comfort, these eco-responsible refuges offer a gentle immersion in nature. Open-air yoga, bike rides and local cuisine complete this [...]
5 remarkable vegetable gardens, cultivated on exceptional estates
By Stéphane Durand. From the Camargue to the Médoc, via Corsica and Provence, discover five exceptional estates where nature inspires the table and the art of living, where carefully tended vegetable gardens provide locally sourced produce that goes straight from the harvest to the plate. What if true luxury meant reconnecting with the land? From […]
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 [...]
Michael Malapert's Travels
January 2025 Geagea In the suitcase of the architect of the blank page Michael Malapert is a magician of the blank page, the blank page on which he designs the hotels, restaurants and places that his customers entrust to him, so that he can realize their desires and build their worlds.
New Chinese Menu at Gros Bao
January 16, 2025 Geagea In Paris and Marseille, Chinese New Year and the Year of the Wood Snake are celebrated with a traditional menu, just like in China, to attract good fortune and providence. With this unique menu served on January 29, the Year of the Wood Snake is off to a good start. Rich in symbolism, it will feature spring rolls, […]
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.
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 [...]
Lavorel tribe: Le Chabichou
Stéphan Durand A luxury hotel at the heart of the Courchevel slopes Overlooking the Courchevel slopes since 1963, the Chabichou has become a landmark of the Savoyard resort over the years. Recognized by its immaculate white façade, this establishment, which will be completely renovated in 2019, is preparing a new season dedicated to gastronomy. The [...]
Kasbah Tamadot: New Riads in the Heart of the Atlas Mountains
Madeleine Jelstrupp Spend a weekend in this exclusive retreat, in Asni near the Atlas mountains Two hours from Marrakech, in the village of Asni, Kasbah Tamadot is a retreat imagined by Sir Richard Branson. The businessman fell in love with it during one of his round-the-world hot-air balloon trips in 1998. The entrepreneur bought it from Luciano Tempo, a renowned antique dealer [...].
Four Seasons Florence: A Renaissance by Pierre-Yves Rochon
Madeleine Jelstrupp New decor and new atmosphere for the luxury hotel housed in the Palazzo della Gherardesca and the Palazzo del Nero There are places where history and past splendor always resonate... places where you can immerse yourself in the magnificence of a city that seems forever preserved. Housed in the prestigious Palazzi della Gherardesca and del Nero, [...]
Plume's pick: the 5 most beautiful hotels in the middle of the desert
Stéphane Durand Test the most beautiful hotels in the desert From Mexico to Namibia, desert regions are transformed into flamboyant oases of luxury. A selection of five addresses halfway between dream and science fiction. A landscape as enigmatic as it is fascinating, the desert accounts for 23% of our planet's total surface [...].
Camp Sarika, part of Amangiri in the United States
Enjoy an exceptional stay in the heart of Utah. It's said to be the most isolated hotel in the USA, even though it's only a 25-minute drive from Utah's Page airport. And if Amangiri is fascinating, it's above all for its exceptional setting: between gigantic canyons, desert regions and Lake Powell, a landscape protected from [...]
Al Kamar Camp hotel, in the Agafay desert
A getaway in the heart of Morocco Located just thirty minutes from Marrakech, the Agafay desert plunges us into a breathtaking setting in which dunes and sand hills cohabit with rock formations. Yet, like a hypnotic mirage, a majestic swimming pool rises up in the midst of this aridity: welcome to Camp Al Kamar, the gateway to [...].
Shipwreck Lodge in Namibia
An exceptional night between desert and ocean There's a region in Namibia that's notorious for its many shipwrecks. Treacherous currents and frequent fogs have taken their toll on more than one captain, whose boats have run aground on desert beaches. It's in this mysterious setting that the Shipwreck Lodge, located in the [...]
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife Abama is developing new experiences
And spend an unforgettable night: The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife Abama is expanding without losing any of its splendor. The five-star Spanish hotel has unveiled The Retreat, billed as a “resort within a resort.” Luxurious rooms, swimming pools, subtropical gardens… The place is simply breathtaking. The Retreat: that’s the name of this little slice of paradise recently launched by […]
L’Oursin, the restaurant at the Hôtel Bleu in Carry-Le-Rouet
Stéphane Durand L'Oursin piques our curiosity A 25-minute TER train ride from Marseille Saint-Charles station takes us to a 4-star establishment. Even though it's only just opened, it already has all the makings of a great hotel, starting with the restaurant on the terrace. It's a brand-new local figure we meet on the hotel terrace. With his slicked-back hair and devastating smile, [...]
Sensual Paris reinvented at Hôtel Boudoir des Muses
by Stephane Durand—A perfect spot for a romantic weekend “Closed due to indecent exposure and loose morals”: Napoleon had no idea, when he ordered the closure of such a scandalous and decadent theater in 1807, that it would inspire the creation of a luxurious four-star hotel. Transformed into a new temple of hedonism, Le Boudoir des Muses is […]
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.