Hotel insolite guide

Magical Christmas Eve celebrations and stays at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees

Festive dinners, festive brunches, and magical stays await you at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees from December 4 to January 5. An unforgettable festive period in the heart of the Champs-Élysées.

Christmas comes to life in a fairytale setting at Dolce Versailles

Christmas 2025 promises to be enchanting at Dolce Versailles – Domaine du Montcel, with a magical market, exceptional menus, and a signature Yule log inspired by Toile de Jouy fabric, all in a historic setting.

Thanksgiving dinner at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Paris with a touch of refinement on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Jenny restaurant, nestled under the luminous glass roof of the Paris Marriott Champs Élysées. An elegant gourmet evening, designed for epicureans in search of emotion and tradition.

What does the new Parc Astérix hotel have in store for us?

Parc Astérix is opening its fourth hotel, L'Odyssée, in 2027 in the Oise region. This 4-star, 300-room establishment is inspired by Astérix's travels to the Orient, with four themed courtyards planted with greenery, a central oasis, two restaurants, and a rooftop terrace.

Villa Sopi, an apartment-hotel to make you feel at home in Paris

A truly intimate aparthotel offering 24-hour hotel service to guests who enjoy complete independence, Villa Sopi has opened its doors in South Pigalle.

Château de Bourron, stay in a truly historic château in the Ile-de-France region

We're off to Seine-et-Marne to discover a hidden treasure: Château de Bourron, a historic 17th-century residence near Fontainebleau, a haven of peace well worth the detour. Stay in this listed monument, lulled by the authenticity and beauty of its 40-hectare park.

L'Hôtel du Domaine des Vanneaux for a green break in the Val d'Oise near l'Isle Adam-95

Just 35 minutes from Paris, the Domaine des Vanneaux Hôtel Golf & Spa MGallery offers a rural getaway in the Val d'Oise, a stone's throw from L'Isle-Adam. Set in the heart of a verdant golf course, this 4-star establishment combines well-being, gastronomy and outdoor activities, ideal for a relaxing romantic weekend or a family getaway.

La Folie Barbizon, the hotel and restaurant reborn between art and nature

In Barbizon, the legendary painters' village on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest in Seine-et-Marne, La Folie Barbizon is reborn with panache. A hotel, an artistic residence and a locavore restaurant, this unique hybrid place weaves a subtle link between past and present. We set out to discover this unique place where each room, linked to an artist, now tells its own story.

La Ferme de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay: a charming hotel in the heart of the Yvelines countryside

La Ferme de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, tucked away in the Vallée de Chevreuse, offers an enchanting interlude of country-style accommodation, Italian gastronomy and a connection to nature, to be discovered all year round in the Yvelines. Whether you're a Parisian looking for a weekend getaway or a tourist looking for a nature experience near Versailles or Dampierre, Ferme de l'Abbaye has a lot to offer. We've tested it and told you all about it...

The former Menier chocolate factory in Noisiel transformed into a Cité du goût with spa and luxury hotel?

The former Menier chocolate factory in Noisiel, Seine-et-Marne, a 19th-century architectural gem, is about to be given a new lease of life thanks to an ambitious redevelopment project led by Linkcity. By 2028, this iconic site, which has been vacant for four years, will be home to the Cité du goût, a complex dedicated to gastronomy, well-being and tourism, with the creation of 560 housing units, a luxury hotel and a spa. This transformation heralds a new era for a site once dominated by chocolate production. A public consultation is being held from March 10 to April 11, 2025, prior to the award of planning permission to the developer Linkcity.

OFF Paris Seine, the incredible floating hotel on the Seine

What could be more comforting than a restorative night aboard the OFF Paris Seine, the first floating hotel on the Seine to also feature a bar-restaurant where you can enjoy a cocktail in one hand and a tapas in the other?

The legendary Bus Palladium concert hall becomes a 5-star boutique hotel

The legendary Bus Palladium concert hall will be transformed into a 5-star boutique hotel in September 2025.

Wicked Magic at the Hôtel du Louvre, the Wizard of Oz takes over Hyatt suites

The Hôtel du Louvre and several Hyatt Europe group rooms, in partnership with Universal Pictures, are offering a unique experience: an immersive stay around Wicked, the event film retracing the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Available between December 4 and December 25, 2024, this unusual offer transports us into an enchanted universe inspired by Glinda and Elphaba, the iconic characters from The Wizard of Oz. We've tested it and told you all about it.

Arthur Rimbaud, the literary hotel for poetry lovers, in the 10th arrondissement

Close to the Porte Saint-Denis theaters, a poetic stay awaits you in one of three Parisian hotels dedicated to literature, in the footsteps of Arthur Rimbaud, just a few minutes from the Gare de l'Est, where the writer answered Paul Verlaine's call.

Boudoir des Muses: a hotel-theatre in a historic building with a sulphurous past in Paris

In the Haut Marais district, a new hotel promises to unleash Parisians ... Le Boudoir des Muses, an elegant setting with a sultry past, is also an immersive theater, with an eclectic program of music, dance and cabaret.

Une Autre Chambre, the intimate hotel in the Marais that pays tribute to feminist icons

For a night away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the intimate Une Autre Chambre, with its decor that pays homage to great feminist icons, is the boutique hotel for you.

A hotel room set up in the Parc des Princes for a night at the heart of soccer

Incredible but true, it's now possible to sleep in the heart of the Parc des Princes! This suite in the Paris-Saint-Germain stadium allows you to attend a home match and spend the night in the stadium deserted by its fans.

Maison Bohème: painter-inspired apartments in a hotel perched on Montmartre Hill

Nestled in the heart of Montmartre, on the famous Place du Tertre, the Maison Bohème hotel residence lets you experience the authentic Butte, comfortably installed in rooms or suites inspired by Impressionist painters.

Le Swann, the literary hotel dedicated to Marcel Proust, next to Gare Saint-Lazare

We're off in search of lost time at the superb Swann literary hotel, near Gare Saint-Lazare. A place dedicated to Marcel Proust, the brand's first literary hotel!

Marcel Aymé, a literary hotel in the footsteps of the writer, in the heart of Montmartre

On the Butte Montmartre, enjoy an unforgettable literary stay in a 4-star hotel with Parisian charm, following in the footsteps of writer Marcel Aymé, who lived in the neighborhood and left his mark with his famous Passe-muraille!