Ménerbes is one of these small peaceful villages of the Luberon. Old stone houses line the streets, houses like the old post office, L’Ancienne Poste, which is an impressive holiday home today. On the facade … more »

Guy and Gauthier have succeeded in making the Maison d’Ulysse a home that reflects their personalities: simple, warm and unpretentious. The concept, enhanced by the architecture and the spatial arrangement, allows guests to … more »

Country/Region: FR-France, southern Burgundy, Departement Saône et Loire, La Guiche
Name: La Corbeille
Scenery: Countryside, close to wine area
Lodging: house
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2007
Architect: Michèle Tschappu, CH
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Homepage: la-corbeille.ch
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Country/Region: FR-France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Département Aude, Cailla
Name: CasaCailla
Scenery: Mediterranean Pyrenees
Lodging: 2 houses (2nd will be finshed in spring 2011)
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2010/2011 (conversion)
Architects: Simone Oelker and Michael Glück
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Homepage: casacailla.com
Special Features: The house … more »

Country/Region: FR – France, Paris
Name: Hidden Hotel
Scenery: Paris
Lodging: hotel
Architecture: modern
Completion: 2009
Architects: The interiors were designed by Jamie and Diane Welstead of Hidden Cabin.
Press/Publication: plenty
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Homepage: hidden-hotel.com
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Country/Region: Fr-France, Brittany, Plougasnou
Name: Le Château de Sable
Scenery: Bretagne
Lodging: Hotel/Apartments
Architecture: modern, old&new
Completion: 1910, renovated in 2005
Architect: Stéphane Tholance (Renovation)
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Homepage: lechateaudesable.com
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A recommendation from Rainer Schreeb, QUARTIER 65.