« A trip for two, Both of us on the roads, In your automobile, Both of us will be fine »Hum this tune by Lilicub, and you're already on a romantic weekend. All that's left is to choose your cozy getaway for a summer escape for two, on an island or in the city, in Spain or Italy, or perhaps in Paris!
the SO/ Paris,
Room with a view
The former Paris Administrative City for a boutique hotel or for a Romantic weekend, a priori, it doesn't inspire dreams. And yet! Occupying the last 10 floors of the austere building erected in the 60s, it's one of the most hyped addresses in the capital. Starting with the surprising entrance, with its tulip columns, orange armchairs, and monumental artwork by Neïl Beloufa. The 140 rooms are designed with palettes of sunny yellows or blues symbolizing the night, playful graphic patterns, and 5-star comfort. And these are the ones that will compete for the most beautiful views from the Bastille to the Panthéon. On the 15the dinner, in Bonnie's Space Age ambiance. And you'll be her Clyde for a last drink on the rooftop and its 360° view Amazing!
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Le St James in Paris
The Charm of the Bourgeoisie
The address is as discreet as it is sought-after. And how could one not succumb to this proud, late 19th-century neoclassical residence?e sheltered by a superb garden created by landscaper Xavier de Chirac. The decor is by Laura Gonzales. Each room, each of the 50 rooms, displays its unique features: curated sculptures and paintings, chic sofas and trim, Art Deco and Chinoiserie touches, hand-painted frescoes, and elegant mosaics: the charm works instantly. The ultimate romantic touch? The rooms with four-poster beds! A beautiful staircase, vast vaulted spaces: the Guerlain spa offers itself luxury a magnificent pool, and promises you a signature Dédicace Guerlain treatment to enjoy as a duo. To top it off, a dinner at the Michelin-starred Bellefeuille restaurant. Chef Julien Dumas here declares his love for sea and land products in a way that is as eco-responsible as it is delicate. A must for a successful romantic weekend right in Paris’s 16th arrondissement.
Primard Domaine de Fontenille,
Idyllic
Buried in a sumptuous 40-hectare park very close to Paris (Barely an hour's drive), this 18th-century residenceecentury, former property of Catherine Deneuve, has become this 5-star hotel to the warm atmosphere. A succession of lounges where you can relax, quench your thirst, or have a bite to eat. The 40 rooms are scattered throughout the castle and several houses. The decor, a revisited Directory style with a chic country flair, is the work of Guillaume Foucher, one of the two founders of the Fontenille collection. It features prestigious names, from Pierre Frey to Sylvie Coquet to Sarah Lavoine. The gardens, on the other hand, were enhanced by the Belgian landscape architect Jacques Wirtz: wander through the arboretum and orchards, meadows and rose gardens, greet a horse, and amuse yourself with the ducks in the moat. You can also take a dip in the large heated swimming pool before enjoying the 400 m²2 from the spa, signed Susanne Kaufmann. We'll have lunch at Octave's for refreshing bistro fare, saving dinner for the Michelin-starred table of Chef Romain Meder.
In Provence, Hamlet of the Baux
In the Shadow of Pagnol
Ochre buildings with tiled roofs, 5 hectares of olive trees, a gurgling fountain among the plane trees: this estate exudes Provence. From the furniture found in the 21 suites. Whether it's parquet or stone flooring, bright colors or virginal softness, and those contemporary touches: all take advantage of the generous spaces to create a particularly polished decor. Even in the common areas, splashed with works of art. Whether lounging on a sunbed by the pool or hopping into that vintage convertible for a drive in the Alpilles, there's a hint of the Dolce Vita. Tapas aperitif with music, and colorful, fresh dishes for dinner. The cicadas can continue to sing.
Cognac, Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa
A great wine in the heart of the city
Aficionados will surely know this old 19th-century trading housee century in the heart of the city of Cognac. It is now a 5-star hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, featuring decor by architect Didier Poignant. A glass atrium, wood, and cut stone: the former distillery has become the lobby. Glass buildings, encircled by a steel mesh – a nod to grapevines – house the majority of the 92 rooms and suites; the atmosphere, rather classic, is enhanced in some by exposed beams. A desire for well-being with Olivier Claire and Kos Paris treatments, a Latin dance class for languor, and a dip in the pool for a few laps. Still as a couple, you dine at Les Foudres, the Michelin-starred restaurant housed in the spectacular cathedral-like cellar. And you finish with the jazzy ambiance of the 1838 bar to taste a cognac: over 220 varieties are listed here!
Villa Clarisse on the Île de Ré
The family home
A Retaise house, of course, away from the hustle and bustle of the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré. This 18th-century private mansioneIt was the birthplace of a hero of the French army, General Lapasset, but it now bears the name of your hosts' daughter. The decor of the 9 rooms and suites? Designed by Olivia Le Calvez – the owner – and Pierre-Yves Rochon: we immediately liked their sobriety, highlighted by a soft luminosity. Two gardens created by Louis Benech, one for strolling, the other for swimming in the lovely heated pool. A small spa signed Olivier Claire, a lounge like home. And for dinner? Head to the Hôtel du Toiras, the couple's other establishment: Le George's awaits you with its tempting dishes!
U Capu Biancu, in Corsica
Go underground
The scent of myrtle overlooking the Gulf of Santa Manza and this estate, 20 minutes from Bonifacio, a little bohemian, very unique. Each room is unique, blending local stone and leather, wood and copper, adorned with marine colors, strong hues, or reveling in virginal white. So choose the Marina suite with its terracotta tones, if only for its private, heated pool. Of the three beaches, choose the most secret, deliciously preserved for an almost spontaneous picnic. A visit to the spa for a couples massage with scents of the maquis. The sweet melody of polyphony drifts from the bar, ideal for sipping a Pina Castana at sunset. And to end the day beautifully, enjoy a romantic dinner to savor the cuisine of the chef, originally from Senegal: bold and colorful.
Amanjena, in Marrakech
The peaceful paradise
It presents itself somewhat like a palace, this 5-star hotel from the Aman Resort group in the heart of the Palmeraie.
But a very contemporary palace that distills an Arab-Moorish atmosphere. Set in 5 hectares of gardens, 40 pink-hued pavilions, an immense swimming pool, the columns of a menzeh. Beneath the high ceilings, the decor mixes copper lanterns and zellige floors, Berber carpets, and wood paneling, creating a serene ambiance, reinforced here by this beautiful fireplace and in this suite, a private pool. At the spa, there are no treatments for couples, and men and women each have their own hammam. So we meet for a meal: Berber and Andalusian flavors, an Italian menu, or Japanese cuisine? The choice is varied, the dishes refined.
Santa Ponsa, Menorca
Spanish time
Overlooking the Mediterranean, two fincas make up a single estate, Fontenille Menorca, entirely dedicated to vineyards and olive groves, with a winery and olive press. One opts for the elegance of Santa Ponsa, a 19th-century ruine that architect Miguel Jiménez Robertson sublimely renovated, leaving agronomist and oenologist Maël Lucente to create the organic vegetable garden and tend to the sumptuous ornamental gardens created in the 18th century.e century where you'll encounter donkeys, horses, and tortoises! The 22 spacious rooms and suites manage to be cheerful, spread between the main house and annexes, offering decor that is as rustic as it is gentle, all with a sense of lightness. Don't miss the spa with its signature Susanne Kaufmann treatments, tucked away in 18th-century cisterns.e century. Gluttony awakens in Nura and its Spanish cuisine. But for a true romantic getaway, dinner will be in the vineyards.
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Castello di Reschio in Umbria
Glamorous and enchanting
Here is a place as magical as it is exceptional, hidden away in Umbria, bordering Tuscany. 1500 hectares of exclusivity and this 11th-century castle.e admired century, beautifully arranged over the years by Count Benedikt Bolza and his wife, Donna Nencia Corsini. Beamed ceilings, whitewashed walls, a charming jewel box for the carefully considered, obviously unique decor of the 36 rooms: portraits of former lords and ladies of the manor and furniture mellowed by time mingle with contemporary design, with Art Deco accents, and a soothing sobriety. There is glamour too, in the common areas. Iron columns and a high glass roof, velvet on the sofas and graceful palm trees, a Steinway piano, and a stone floor: one happily lingers at the Palm Court bar: a Negroni, please! Just before savoring the organic cuisine at one of the two restaurants that sing of Italy. We dine on the terrace, to feast our eyes on the hills and fields stretching out endlessly. Tomorrow, we will go by bicycle to discover vineyards and olive groves, participate in an ethnobotanical walk, or try our hand at dressage: the estate has its own stud farm. And then we will slip into the real Roman bath of the spa nestled in the old wine cellar, simply divine.
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La Finca Malvasia in Lanzarote
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