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 […]
Passalacqua Lago di 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 […]
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 [...].
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl: a romantic hotel in the land of Sissi the Empress
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 [...].
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, [...]
Château de Fiac, for a romantic weekend away
Located in the Cocagne region, Château de Fiac is a cocoon of disconnection. This majestic, romantic estate is the ideal place to spend a romantic weekend.