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In the Gers, a beautifully restored 18th-century farmhouse, blending soft textures and simplicity amidst the natural surroundings.

We discovered Harmony Seljalandsfoss right at the start of our 5-day road trip in Iceland with our partners Lucas and Florian. It was a memorable first stop on the southern route, near the Golden Circle and facing the legendary Seljalandsfoss waterfall. As soon as we arrived, the place took us by surprise: two glass-walled lodges, perched in the middle of nowhere, set against a rugged and spectacular backdrop.

I discovered Villa Calys during a trip between Bordeaux and Bandol. A friend had recommended it as a stopover, and it turned out to be much more than just a brief stop. Nestled in the village of Claira, just a stone’s throw from Perpignan and the Mediterranean, this newly opened guesthouse (in 2025) offers a bright and welcoming retreat, perfect for a break along the way.

I discovered Cedros during a road trip through Yucatán with my friend Estelle. It was Elisa, from Galopina, who recommended this place to us—it’s run by Laura, a French woman living in Mexico. A gem of a recommendation, just the kind we love. The moment we arrived, we were charmed: an intimate, beautiful, and peaceful hotel in the heart of a small village, far from the crowds.

Just an hour from Bordeaux, Le Grand Air is a home designed for reconnecting with nature, located five minutes from the lake and ten minutes from the ocean. It’s the perfect place to spend time with family and friends, breathe deeply, slow down, and enjoy a setting that’s both soothing and rejuvenating.

Just outside the Camargue Regional Nature Park, an estate nestled between wild landscapes and the Mediterranean invites you to experience the region at its most authentic.

In a secluded corner of the Loire Valley, a guesthouse designed as a contemporary retreat invites you to slow down, take in the surroundings, and let yourself be carried away.

A two-hour drive from Reykjavik Airport, a hotel nestled at the edge of the world offers a total immersion in the raw power of Iceland’s landscapes.