In Cargèse, the most Greek of Corsican villages, Mylos blends Orma Architettura’s earth-formed design and Dorothée Meilichzon’s tactile interiors with eco-minded hospitality.
A village where the Aegean whispers in Corsican
On a terraced hillside between Ajaccio and Calvi, Cargèse looks straight out to the Mediterranean—and a little sideways to Greece. Two churches, one Latin rite and one Greek rite, face one another above the sea, a daily reminder of the Maniot families who settled here in the 17th century. That double heritage still shapes the village’s soul—and sets the mood for Mylos, a modern auberge designed to feel born of the rock, the wind and the maquis.
Meet Mylos: Contemporary Corsican hospitality with a Greek accent
Opening summer 2025 with bookings already live, Mylos is perched above the village lanes, conceived by Orma Architettura and decorated by Dorothée Meilichzon’s Chzon studio. Think earth-toned volumes, soft curves and a tactile, light-drunk serenity that reads more “refined refuge” than “hotel lobby.”
35 rooms arranged across several low-slung buildings, their green roofs stepping with the slope so the hotel blends into the hillside rather than crowning it. A patio shaded by a mature belombra tree anchors the promenade up to the restaurant, bar, spa and the duo of indoor–outdoor pools.
Architecture that listens to the land
Mylos is a masterclass in “make do beautifully.” During construction, Orma repurposed on-site excavation rubble into two types of concrete: a dry block for the terraced buildings and a fluid mix—peppered with fragments of terracotta—for the others. The result is a poetic stratigraphy: rough-cast walls in the natural colour of Corsican earth, softened by vegetation that spills across facades and roofs. Ground surfaces remain unsealed so rainwater returns to the soil. Sustainability here isn’t a plaque; it’s the palette.
Interiors by Dorothée Meilichzon: Myth, material and Mediterranean light
Inside, Meilichzon riffs on Cargèse’s Greco-Corsican narrative with a sensorial, handcrafted language: sculptural arches, columned alcoves, etched friezes, off-white limewash, green-veined marble, and headboards that wink at shepherds’ berets. Nothing glossy, everything tactile—the sea framed in every window, the maquis stitched into textures and tones. Rooms (U Paisolu, U Mare, A Terrazza, A Bellazza) are compact, calm and light-filled, some with private terraces looking to the horizon.
Teos: Where Corsica meets the Aegean on a plate
At Teos, chef and master ice-cream artisan Pierre Geronimi curates a Mediterranean table with Corsican backbone and Greek inflections. Expect seasonal menus that change monthly—think fish lasagne and lunchtime salads, sharable grills by night, and playful “iced” detours (citrus with fish; cheese ice cream with meat). The dining room continues the hotel’s organic vocabulary—rounded walls, inlaid stones, textured screens—while the terrace looks over the village to the Grande Bleue.
Sense of place, distilled
Mylos doesn’t shout luxury; it edits for it. Pools for languid laps, a spa for unhurried rituals, pétanque at golden hour, and an anywhere-you-sit view that conspires with sunset. You’re a short stroll from the twin churches and a quick drive to beaches like Peru and Arone—yet it’s the hush on the hill that lingers.
At a glance
Design: Orma Architettura (architecture), Chzon/Dorothée Meilichzon (interiors)
Rooms & suites: 35 rooms across multiple garden-topped buildings; indoor & outdoor pools; spa; bar; meeting room
Dining: Teos by Pierre Geronimi (Mediterranean with Greek notes; local sourcing; seasonal menus)
Where: Cargèse, between Ajaccio and Calvi (west coast of Corsica)
Insider tips
Golden hour pilgrimage: Visit the two facing churches just before sunset, then drift back to Teos for an aperitivo.
Room pick: Ask for U Mare or A Bellazza for wide-angle sea frames; A Terrazza if you live for private outdoor space.
Design detail to spot: The terracotta-flecked concrete—reused rubble that became a signature surface.
FAQ
When does Mylos open?
Summer 2025; bookings are already open.
How many rooms are there?
35 rooms across several low-rise buildings integrated into the slope.
Is there a spa and pool?
Yes—indoor and outdoor pools plus a spa on the upper levels.
Who designed the hotel?
Architecture by Orma Architettura; interiors by Dorothée Meilichzon/Chzon.
Where can I eat on property?
Teos by Pierre Geronimi serves Mediterranean cuisine with Corsican produce and Greek accents; menus evolve monthly.
What’s special about Cargèse?
Its Greek-Latin duality—two churches facing each other above the sea—makes it one of Corsica’s most atmospheric villages.
INFO
Address: Chemin de Paomia – Montalbo, 20130 Cargèse
Phone: +33 (0)4 65 65 20 13
(photo credits: Julie Ansiau)
