El Septimo Cigars is on a Mission to Offer the Ultimate Smoking Experience In the biblical story of creation, which is told in the first chapters of Genesis, God created night and day; the heavens and the earth; dry land and sea; plant life; the stars, sun and moon;...

7 Historic Chateaus In The Loire Valley Where You Can Spend The Night The Loire Valley in France, just over one hour from Paris by train or two hours by car, has long been associated with grand historic chateaus. Many were first constructed as fortresses to protect from battles...

Review of El Septimo Cigars El Septimo was founded in 2005 in France. It then relocated to Geneva, Switzerland. A premium cigar brand with every offering qualifying as luxury. While the company is by no means new it recently made landfall in the United States. With less than 6...

Zaya Younan on Taking Risks and Owning More Castles Than Any King in Europe Zaya Younan came to the United States from Iran alone and essentially penniless. Now his family’s buildings soar over American cities and their castles are the toast of France. By Andrew Dalton Hearing the life story...

The Castle Life of Zaya Younan Zaya Younan: King of the Castles By Aliette de Crozet “Everyone deserves a night in a château!” is the motto of California businessman Zaya Younan. He knows what he’s talking about because he owns seven castles and stately homes in the Loire Valley...

When Was The Last Time You Were Treated Like Royalty? At La Grande Maison Younan Collection, guests experience the French art de vivre at our six exceptional chateaux-hotels. Chateau de Beauvois Located in the Loire Valley and a short drive from Tours, this castle sits among 57 acres of...

El Septimo Introduces New Gilgamesh Collection First Time Premium Cigar Company Releases 50 Ring Gauge Cigars to Meet U.S. Demand Geneva, SA, February 19, 2020 — El Septimo, Geneva, SA, makers of world-renowned premium cigars, has announced its latest addition to its growing collection. The Gilgamesh Collection will offer the...

Chateau La Croix Younan joins one of Bordeaux’s Elite Associations for Quality and Innovation La Grande Maison Younan Collection Celebrates Membership into The Grande Cercle des Vins de Bordeaux New York, NY, February 18, 2020 – La Grande Maison Younan Collection, one of the world’s fastest-growing luxury hospitality groups, is proud...

Younan Properties Expands Portfolio with Acquisitions of Westlake Oaks Campus Two-Building Corporate Campus Located in Westlake Village, California LOS ANGELES, February 5, 2020 — As part of its ongoing expansion in the greater Los Angeles region, Younan Properties, Inc., a fully-integrated, real estate owner, and manager of Class A office...

Golf du Petit Chene: Three New Resorts Around The Greens Two remarkable hotels have just opened on the courses of L’Isle-­Adam and Mazieres-en-Gatine. And Puerto Cancun, Mexico, will benefit from a vast complex inaugurated this November 1st. In Isle-Adam, The Domaine des Vanneaux After, in particular, the rehabilitation of Lutetia Jean-Michel Wilmotte...

El Septimo Launches First Cigar Lounges in Portugal & France Luxury Lounges Offer Exclusive Amentities Only at Younan Collection Hotels July 12, 2019, PORTUGAL & FRANCE—El Septimo Geneva, SA, maker of world-renowned premium cigars, has announced the opening of its first El Septimo Cigar Lounges at two Younan Collection...

Zaya Younan, the American billionaire who transforms French castles into luxury hotels For three years, American billionaire Zaya Younan has been discreetly buying French castles to transform them into luxury hotels. So far, he has already invested more than 100 million euros in France. He plans to double this...