Alice Roca

Food stylist and photographer

Alice Roca, a food photographer and stylist, shares her favorite spots in France with The Host

Alice Roca has recommended three spots for The Host that awaken the senses

Alice Roca creates visuals, writes, and sets tables. For The Host, she shares three of her favorite spots in France.

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Alta Terra

Laundromat

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France

“Whether it’s summer or winter, this is a family-run place in a beautiful setting, offering half-board with home-style cooking and vegetarian options if you prefer. Sitting down to a meal with the kids—that’s what a real vacation is all about!”

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Domaine des Bruyères

Gambais

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France

“Whether you’re visiting her fine-dining restaurant, La Ruche by Cybèle Idelot, or simply staying overnight just a stone’s throw from Paris, you’ll feel as though you’re far away, surrounded by tranquility—and Cybèle’s cuisine is thoughtful, plant-based, and delicate.”

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La Butte

Plouider

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France

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“To discover the heart of Brittany and Nicolas Conraux’s vibrant cuisine—all in a completely accessible setting—this is an essential stop in Brittany.”

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Photo credits: Focus Aventure, Domaine des Bruyères, Nomades

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Léa Coutaye

As the founder of Yogascope, Léa travels the world in search of the perfect locations. She isn’t fond of grand luxury hotels or chain hotels that all look the same; instead, she seeks out family-run inns, century-old mansions, or secluded camps in the middle of the desert.

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Fanny Liaux

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Before devoting herself fully to photography, Alix ran a Japanese flea market and then opened a restaurant. Today, splitting her time between the Balearic Islands and France, she takes photographs, seeking out the beauty in details and light.

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Hauvette et Madani is an interior design duo founded by Samantha Hauvette and Lucas Madani. For over a decade, they have been designing distinctive private residences and hotels, characterized by a style that is refined, timeless, and bold.

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house just one hour from Paris

house just one hour from Paris

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