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The Eye of Luxe Magazine

What's new on the world of luxury? To find out, Luxe Magazine has found new exquisite addresses to stay, for your next vacations to France and Mauritius...

After 3 centuries of history, the Château du Grand-Lucé becomes a five-star hotel

Château du Grand-Lucé

Originally a summer palace commissioned by Baron Jacques Pineau from Viennay to the architect Mathieu de Bayeux, the Château du Grand-Lucé was erected in 1764. It is one of the most important examples French neoclassical architecture of the 18th century. it will open next June under the Pilot Hotels banner. The 4000 m2 building will have 17 unique rooms and suites, including two sumptuous apartments. The Baron's suite will be the most spectacular, thanks to its Chinese living room, library, small lounge and entrance overlooking the fabulous gardens. Gastronomy will be at the rendezvous with a restaurant called "Le Lucé". A spa in partnership with Maison Caulières will ensure the well-being part. The castle park, surrounded by a medieval rampart, covers almost 30 hectares. Renowned for its dazzling French gardens, the estate is worthy of the chateaux and vineyards of the Loire Valley to which it belongs...

5 Lasserre, a prestigious guest house among the Bordeaux vineyards

5 Lasserre
5 Lasserre

This old Gironde farmhouse of the 18th century, perched above the Dordogne and overlooking the village of Saint-Emilion, has just been renovated to welcome its future guests. Revisited by Cristina and Frédéric, in strict compliance with the codes of the luxury hotel industry, the residence offers 5 suites combining authenticity, refinement and modernity. All have a terrace and a private entrance, superb bathrooms, and state-of-the-art amenities, like a boutique hotel. An infinity pool extends in the middle of a vast panoramic garden. At disposal: a cinema room and a fitness room. Dinner is the occasion for a great moment of sharing during which you can savor the products of the best local producers and taste the wines from the surrounding vineyards. Ideal to disconnect during a long weekend or as a base to visit the region between two lengths!

"Cheval Blanc St-Tropez" will open in May

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After 2 years of renovation, La Résidence de La Pinède is now a new property! This fourth Maison Cheval Blanc unveils an art of living typical of the French Riviera. Jean-Michel Wilmotte signed the interior design. Offering a contemporary definition of luxury, the interiors are spinning the metaphor of azure sky and blond sand, invite the creations of the artist and ceramist Roger Capron to dialogue with the pine forest, soul of the place. The 30 rooms, the Spa Guerlain, the two restaurants - La Vague d'Or, awarded three Michelin stars, and The Terrace - reveal this home, with its intimate character.

Nhow Marseille: a unique place like a changing city


A mythical hotel in Marseille, the former Palm Beach, has been renamed and reborn with a quirky concept and a decoration in harmony with the city: contrasting and bubbling. The architects Claire Fatosme, Christian Lefèvre and Teresa Sapey have given a unique identity to this place between land and sea, between city and beach, which hosts 150 rooms, a restaurant and a beautiful roof bar facing the Mediterranean sea, a spa Phytomer, and an amazing pool. Close by the Vieux Port and the Prado beach, at the foot of the Roucas Blanc, the Nhow Marseille is strategically located in one of the most beautiful areas of Marseille. Come and visit the Phocaean pear, its new docks and its new museums l!

The Buddha Bar Beach crowd finally the Mauritian sand!

Buddha bar Beach - Sugar Beach - Mauritius

The Buddha Bar, world reference for gastronomy, music and mixology, moved to the Sugar Beach, a 5-star hotel of the Sun Resorts group in Mauritius! Revisited fusion cuisine and local specialties, exotic cocktails and mixes of electro-ethnic rhythms, are now offered every evening, on the beautiful white sand beach of Flic-en-Flac. Internationally renowned DJs will alternate with many events to perfect the festive atmosphere of your next vacation in front of the most beautiful sunset of the Indian Ocean ...
Mai 2019
By Natacha Pavol