Atins, Brazil
La Ferme de Georges
Thatched dune farmstead
Thatched dune farmstead
The property runs as an organic coastal farmstead, balancing days on the dunes with evenings under breezy thatched pavilions.
What it’s good at
Listed
Guests explore Lençóis Maranhenses dunes on four-wheel-drive treks and kitesurf off Atins beach.
Listed
Meals pair seafood from Atins fishermen with vegetables gathered from the on-site garden.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
La Ferme de Georges itself, however, is an oasis, a series of little lodges surrounded by greenery and palm trees.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Sandy tracks lead to Atins beach for kitesurfing, and the dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park sit right outside.
The rooms
Chalets open wide to coastal breezes, while the elevated Tree Lodge looks out across the canopy toward the dunes.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned deck chairs sit on wooden sundecks around the 13-by-6-meter pool, shaded beneath mature cashew trees.
At the table
Long communal tables sit beneath a slatted garden pergola, where open-air meals bring Brazilian dishes with French touches.
How it began
French founder Pierre Bident Moldeva discovered Atins on a kitesurfing trip, building the farmstead for friends before opening to guests.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.