A New Chapter for La Maison Fives
A café, on a Thursday morning in Wazemmes, Lille. Soula, sitting in the sun in front of the Halles, watches the lively market. She turns to me and says, “What if we moved La Maison Folia to Lille?”
Today, we’re still in Normandy, but our minds are already settling into the idea. Imagining La Maison Folia here, in the heart of Lille, in this neighborhood that’s undergoing such transformation, fills us with excitement.
A Journey Back to Our Roots
We spent many years living elsewhere—between Brussels, Canada, and Normandy. Our travels through Greece, Europe, South America, and the United States have fueled our curiosity. We wanted our children to grow up with that same diversity, for the unknown to become second nature to them.
But over time, the desire to return to our roots grew stronger. The North, Belgium, family and friends are calling us back. And Lille has won us over once again—more beautiful, greener, more vibrant. As we walked its streets, we rediscovered its charm.
The Choice of the City
We’ve decided to leave Normandy and bring La Maison Folia to Lille, while staying true to the spirit that drives us. The guest rooms, the ceramics, the artistic creations take on a new dimension here, in this city that inspires us so deeply.
Our children, too, feel the pull of the city. While we’ve enjoyed the wide open beaches, living between Paris, Brussels, and London now feels right for us. This urban way of life speaks to us.
A New Way of Life
In the countryside, we imagine a simpler life—but the reality is often different: long drives, breakdowns, and a hectic pace. In the city, we walk, we cycle, we wander. It’s a way of life that feels more natural, more straightforward, despite its paradoxes.
So, it’s decided. La Maison Folia is heading back to the North. We’re settling in Lille and writing a new chapter in our story—a chapter filled with connection, creativity, and sharing.
To follow our journey and discover our projects, feel free to read more on our Facebook page: La Maison Fives on Facebook.
