Christelle Yambayisa

Photographer and model

From Marrakech to Iceland, discover photographer Christelle Yambayisa’s three secret spots, where nature and absolute tranquility take center stage.

Christelle Yambayisa has shared with The Host three spots where nature takes center stage.

A photographer and model, Christelle Yambayisa travels with her camera the way others keep a journal. From big cities to the wildest landscapes, she captures the places, faces, and moments that tell us something about the world and the people who live in it. It’s a way for her to preserve memories, but also to give a voice to the stories we sometimes forget to tell.

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Amazigh Farm

Marrakech

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Morocco

“Between the rugged landscapes, the authentic atmosphere, and the strong connection to Amazigh culture, everything here invites you to slow down. I especially loved that feeling of being far away from it all, surrounded by nature and local traditions. You leave this place feeling at peace, with the sense that you’ve rediscovered what truly matters.”

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Harmony Seljalandsfoss

Hvolsvöllur

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Iceland

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“Sleeping at Harmony feels like being alone in the world, surrounded by Icelandic landscapes. With the large floor-to-ceiling windows, the private sauna, and the mountains in the background, everything invites you to contemplate nature. The most memorable part is the feeling of gazing at the sky from your bed, enveloped in an almost surreal calm.”

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Château Jeanne & The Forest

Gouvieux-Chantilly

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France

“Nestled in the heart of a vast forest, this castle charms with its understated elegance and soothing atmosphere. I loved alternating between walks among the century-old trees and visits to the wellness areas. The atmosphere is both refined and warm, without ever being pretentious. You leave feeling like you’ve truly treated yourself to a break.”

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Photo credits: Yann Pache, Zsofia Bodnar, Julia Liverton

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Christelle Yambayisa

A photographer and model, Christelle Yambayisa travels with her camera the way others keep a journal. From big cities to the wildest landscapes, she captures the places, faces, and moments that tell us something about the world and the people who live in it. It’s a way for her to preserve memories, but also to give a voice to the stories we sometimes forget to tell.

Léa Coutaye

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Fanny Liaux

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Discover the places where entrepreneurs, photographers, journalists, chefs and kindred travel spirits escape to reconnect and recharge.

Christelle Yambayisa

A photographer and model, Christelle Yambayisa travels with her camera the way others keep a journal. From big cities to the wildest landscapes, she captures the places, faces, and moments that tell us something about the world and the people who live in it. It’s a way for her to preserve memories, but also to give a voice to the stories we sometimes forget to tell.

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.

Jeanne Lozay

Jeanne Lozay is passionate about love, beauty, and the essence of the world around her. As both a photographer and co-founder of Hot Sauce, she shares her favorite finds with us.

Fanny Liaux

As a lifestyle journalist, Fanny loves to explore, try out, and showcase beautiful places, both in France and abroad.

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