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Why Slowing Down is the Real Luxury in Travel
When you picture luxury travel, what comes to mind? Champagne on ice? Designer luggage? Five-star hotels? The truth is, the greatest...
stephanie557
Sep 8, 20252 min read


How We Pick: Inside the Charm of La Maison Pomme
Step inside our trip-planning process with a behind-the-scenes look at how we found La Maison Pomme for our Normandy Beyond the Beaches retreat. Nestled in the heart of one of France’s Plus Beaux Villages, this charming apple-hued haven is owned by Nathalie, a passionate local host who makes every guest feel at home. From the storybook streets to the thoughtful touches inside, see how we choose retreat homes that make you fall in love with France.
stephanie557
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Discover the Soul of France: Announcing our 2026 Retreat Season
At Maison d'Amies, we believe that travel is most meaningful when it's rooted in connection, to people, to places, and to ourselves. As...
stephanie557
Aug 5, 20255 min read


Baguettes & Big Feelings, Volume 1: Why I created Maison d'Amies (and what the name really means)
Welcome to the table. This is the first post in our new weekly series, Baguettes & Big Feelings, a little corner of the internet where...
stephanie557
Jun 28, 20253 min read


A Place for Every Woman: Why Inclusivity Matters at Maison d'Amies
When I first dreamed up Maison d'Amies , I envisioned more than just a beautiful retreat in Provence...I imagined a place where every...
stephanie557
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Hidden Food & Wine Gems of the Luberon: A Taste of Authentic Provence
When travelers dream of Provence, they often picture lavender fields, golden light, and charming hilltop villages. But beyond the...
stephanie557
Feb 26, 20253 min read


From Nurse to Travel Expert: How My Journey Led to Maison d’Amies and Solo Female Travel in France
If you had told me years ago that I’d be running women-only luxury retreats in France, I probably would have laughed. My career path...
stephanie557
Feb 24, 20252 min read


The Joys of Slow Travel in France
“Slow travel is being in a place long enough to experience it without having a strict itinerary. It isn’t about seeing everything but...
stephanie557
Feb 14, 20253 min read
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