Making the start of the school year easier
Par Mahault de Spéville, le 3 Sep 2026
It’s over—or almost over. It’s that time of year again: paperwork, registration, backpacks, and good resolutions. And the first of them: getting away—as soon as possible! Just to make this start of the school year a little easier. Allez Hop has selected 10 spots that will help you unplug as a couple so you can reconnect better.
Chez Jacqueline et Olivier Ginon, Pouzilhac, Gard

Nestled among vineyards, olive groves and wheat fields, this Provençal estate blends contemporary art, gastronomy and nature. Created by Olivier Ginon and his wife, it offers a sun-drenched retreat where monumental artworks, seasonal dining and exclusive experiences come together (…) Read more
Chez Nicolas et Jeremy, Dannes, Pas-de-Calais

Between Hardelot and Le Touquet, in the heart of the Parc des Caps et Marais d'Opale, the Moulin is being reborn under the leadership of Nicolas and Jérémy. Here, nature and elegance come together: powdery colors, clean lines, and carefully chosen materials breathe new life into this place steeped in history (...) Read more
Chez Alexander Garbe, Hambourg, Germany

In Hamburg, Alexander Garbe has transformed an Art Nouveau townhouse in the peaceful, affluent district of Rotherbaum, just a stone’s throw from the Alster Lake. Design-driven, his hotel feels like a live-in showroom, imbued with a certain je ne sais quoi and a charming sense of nostalgia (…) Read More
Chez Alice et Jérôme Tourbier, Gilly-lès-Citeaux, Bourgogne

They invented the art of living with vines, first in Bordeaux, then in the Loire Valley; now they have arrived in Burgundy. Les Sources de Vougeot offers all the charm of a family home in a historic residence in the heart of the Côte des Nuits (…) Read more
Chez Audrey Dumont & David Chicard, Sancerre, Cher

There are places born from perfect alignment. Perched above Sancerre, this 19th-century château, reimagined by Audrey and David, blends contemporary elegance, art, and sweeping views over the Loire. Light-filled rooms, curated artworks, inspired cuisine — already an unmissable address (…) Read more
Chez Benoît Trocard, Saint-Emilion, Gironde

In the heart of Saint-Emilion, this charming townhouse is the perfect place to relax after a day of visiting vineyards while sampling wines produced by Benoit Trocard, the owner (...) Read more
Chez Camille Omerin, Verneuil d’Avre-et d’Iton, Eure

Stroll through a 19th-century castle renovated and decorated by eclectic artists. The promise made by Camille Omerin, owner of Verneuil la Douce, on the edge of the Perche region, is well worth the detour (...) Read more
Chez Martin Willems, Anvers, Belgium

In Antwerp's Jewish quarter, this patrician townhouse combines old-world charm with contemporary spirit. On Boulevard Leopold, between bow windows, marble, unusual objects, and an orangery, the atmosphere evokes the refuge of a free and daring aesthete, where every detail tells a unique story (…) Read more
Chez Vitor Borges & Franck Laigneau, Alentejo, Portugal

In Alentejo, a former monastery converted into an arty hotel combines Jugendstil, Estremoz marble, and artists' creations. Minimalism, aesthetics, and authenticity make da Licença a truly unique and inspiring place to stay (...) Read more
Chez Damien & Benjamin Piffet, et their partners, Julie Liger & Lene Arentsen, Hyères, Var

A legendary institution on the Giens peninsula, Le Provençal has cultivated a singular kind of glamour since the 1950s, blending the Riviera’s storied past with thoughtful design, a seawater pool, tables overlooking the Mediterranean, and a deliciously timeless atmosphere (...) Read more
Have a great start to the new school year!
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