Best Luxury Hotels in France

France – sometimes dubbed ‘l’hexagone’ due to its six-sided shape – is home to what is arguably the most romantic city in the world, and the glitziest rivieras in Europe. The varying climates here will suit all types of traveller – from the cooler north to the sun-soaked south, balmy interior regions and snowy Alpine reaches. Our European neighbour is just a ferry hop, Eurostar ride, tunnel drive, or short flight away. And it provides internationally acclaimed gourmet foods, indigenous cheeses and fine wines – so much so, that French gastronomy has even been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status.

Bourgogne, Levernois

Hostellerie de Levernois

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 23 Uniquely Decorated Rooms & 4 Suites
Amenities Features Michelin-Starred La Table de Levernois Restaurant & Bistro du Bord de l'Eau with Garden-Sourced Produce, Sisley Spa & Seasonal 30m Outdoor Pool
More Set within a Tranquil Seven-hectare Park near Beaune

A charming riverside hideaway, Hostellerie De Levernois is a rustic white mansion, surrounded by six hectares of parkland and century-old trees. Ingredients from its vegetable garden are used in the creation of Bistrot du Bord de l’Eau’s dishes, all of which are cooked in the original 18th-century kitchen. Choose wine from a selection of around 1000 bottles, kept in the property’s cellar. Rooms boast period features such as wooden beams and exposed stone walls, complemented by upmarket French country chic decor. The Relais & Château property is just three miles from the station and minutes from the highway, yet feels wonderfully secluded.

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Hostellerie de Levernois

Burgundy, Beaune

Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa Beaune

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 40 Uniquely Decorated Rooms & Suites
Amenities Features Michelin-Starred Clos du Cèdre Restaurant, Bar Lounge The Library, Spa Nuxe with Private Jacuzzi & Hammam
More Located in the Heart of Beaune

Overlooking Beaune’s ramparts, this 40-bedroom hotel places an emphasis on well-being and good food. Its refined Michelin-starred restaurant, Clos du Cèdre, is housed in the adjacent 19th-century wine grower’s mansion with original decor and an outdoor terrace. There’s a lounge bar with an imposing fireplace, games, a piano and library, as well as a cigar cellar beneath ground. And there’s the Nuxe Spa, located in a stunning vaulted stone cellar with a jacuzzi, hammam and chic treatment cabins. Bedrooms are colourful yet serene, with reverse cycle air conditioning and Nuxe bath products.

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Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa Beaune

Champagne - Ardenne, Sacy

Château De Sacy

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 12 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Restaurant Serving Refined French Cuisine, Champagne Bar, Wellness Area with Gemology Collaboration, Fitness Room, Pet-Friendly Accommodations, Outdoor Hot Tubs with Vineyard Views
More Set Amongst the Scenic Montagne De ReimsSet Amongst the Scenic Montagne De Reims

Indulge in a opulent break at this hilltop boutique hotel set in a village among the vineyards of Champagne, a 20-minute drive from Reims. Each of its 12 individually designed rooms are named after iconic historical figures and take on a Napoleonic style with antiques and chandeliers. Outside, you can take in the views as you dine on the terrace, soak in Norwegian hot tubs, or work up a sweat in the sauna. Inside the glamorous chateau, is the Les Vignes bar and restaurant, with cheese, charcuterie and lighter bites delivered to rooms on request.

Champagne - Ardenne, Champillon

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 47 Elegantly Designed Rooms & Suites with Panoramic Vineyard Views
Amenities Featuring Michelin-Starred Le Royal Restaurant & Abysse Bar & Terrace, Spa & Wellness Facilities include Hammam, Fitness Centre, indoor & Outdoor Pools
More Located in the Picturesque Champagne Region of France

Book one of 47 suites at this sleek former coaching inn that’s pet and family-friendly. Here you can swim in an infinity pool overlooking vineyards during the warmer summer months and a 25-metre heated indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows year-round. Treatments at the spa incorporate the region’s signature tipple, with rooms for couples’ therapies. Its restaurant, Le Royal, is renowned with bookings required far in advance. Under the leadership of chef Jean-Denis Rieubland it achieved a Michelin star and uses produce from the property’s own garden. There’s also a brasserie, Le Bellevue, and the Abysse bar for bubbles.

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Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa

Languedoc-Roussillon, Carcassonne

Hôtel De La Cité Carcassonne – MGallery

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 59 Accommodations, including 13 Suites
Amenities La Barbacane Gourmet Restaurant, Bar Bibliothèque, Wellness Services with Massage Treatments, an Outdoor Pool
More Located within Carcassonne's Medieval fortress

Although part of the MGallery group, Hôtel De La Cité is independently owned, housed in a building that’s more than a century old. Guests staying in one of the 59 rooms benefit from perks such as Nespresso machines, free city tours, valet parking and an airport shuttle. Many visit for a meal at La Barbacane, its Michelin-starred restaurant, where diners have the option to eat al fresco overlooking the fortified walls. The boutique hotel’s facilities also include a souvenir shop, a seasonal outdoor pool and a Cinq Mondes spa with a hammam and relaxation room.

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Hôtel De La Cité Carcassonne – MGallery

Languedoc-Roussillon, Carcassonne

Le Domaine d’Auriac

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 19 Elegantly Appointed Rooms & Suites, including Two Spacious Houses
Amenities Michelin-Starred Restaurant, a Bistro, Seasonal Outdoor Pool, Massage & Beauty Treatments, an 18-hole Golf Course, Tennis Courts
More Located near the Medieval City of Carcassonne

Occupying the site of an ancient Carsac oppidum, this 19th-century townhouse is surrounded by three-century-old parkland — a calm and majestic setting to enjoy fine cuisine. And as this is a Relais and Chateaux property, you can be assured of the best food. There are two restaurants; Le restaurant Bernard Rigaudis and Le Bistrot d’Auriac, with the option of dining beside the outdoor pool on a pretty terrace. The hotel kitchen also offers epicurean workshops dedicated to women with breast cancer, utilising the freshest local produce and celebrating the expression of the terroir. Guests can play golf and tennis onsite at the 21-bedroom hotel.

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Le Domaine d’Auriac

Alsace, Colmar

Hôtel Le Maréchal

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 30 Individually Decorated Rooms & Suites with Modern Amenities & Canal or Town Centre Views
Amenities On-Site Gourmet Restaurant Serving French & Regional Cuisine, Intimate Bar offering a Variety of Cocktails
More Located in the Heart of Colmar's Historic Centre, Providing Easy Access To Local Attractions & Cultural Sites

This hotel was actually constructed on the city’s fortified walls in the pretty Little Venice district. Rooms have a grand or cosy style, featuring brocades, wooden beams, classic four-poster beds with drapes and gilt-covered antique furnishings, all very conducive to a flamboyantly romantic getaway. Some bedrooms are more modern in design, with a simpler aesthetic catering to those less keen on the more fussy traditional look — so be sure to request a category that suits your personal fancy. Guests can book a table at the theatrical A l’Echevin restaurant, for gourmet meals. And in summer, there’s a sheltered riverside terrace for alfresco dining.

Alsace, Colmar

La Maison des Têtes – Relais & Châteaux

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 21 Uniquely Designed Rooms Combining Alsatian Charm & Modern Elegance
Amenities Features Restaurant Girardin, a Michelin-Starred Gastronomic Venue, & Brasserie Historique for Bistronomic Cuisine
More Located in a Historic 17th-century Mansion in the Heart of Colmar, France

A 17th-century stately mansion home will be your base, should you choose to stay at La Maison des Têtes (so named, because 106 small stone heads adorn its frontage). The building, a listed historic monument evocative of the German Renaissance, became a Relais and Chateaux hotel in 2015. Its rooms, with wood panelling and beamed ceilings, are in keeping with Alsatian tradition, yet carry a contemporary elegance too. Its Restaurant Girardin received a Michelin Star in 2022, thanks to Eric Girardin’s creative cooking and there’s a brasserie with a cast iron wood stove, as well as original stained-glass windows.

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La Maison des Têtes – Relais & Châteaux

Alsace, Colmar

L’Esquisse Hotel & Spa Colmar – MGallery

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 62 Rooms & Suites Including Penthouse Apartments With Private Terraces.
Amenities Features A Two Michelin Star Restaurant, Spa With Heated Indoor Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Fitness Centre & Pet-Friendly Policy.
More Located In Colmar's Historic Centre Adjacent To The Verdant Champ De Mars Park.

Surrounded by lush greenery, but just a short walk from Petite Venise, this MGallery property is a showcase for modern art and wellness. Its L’Esquisse Spa by Clarins is spread over 500 m² with a 15-metre sunlit pool and jacuzzi, overlooking the solarium patio. Bedrooms have balconies with views of Champ de Mars Park and come with Nespresso machines and Clarins bath products. There are accessible rooms and the huge penthouse suites are perfect for families. Its K Bar is the place for cocktails; the venue is characterised by an enormous hanging copper mask art installation.

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L’Esquisse Hotel & Spa Colmar – MGallery

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Cannes

JW Marriott Cannes

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 261 Rooms, including 50 Suites
Amenities Scalini Restaurant & Palais Stephanie Beach Restaurant, a Rooftop Pool, Fitness Centre, on-site Casino
More Located on Boulevard De La Croisette, Just 50 Metres from the Beach & near the Palais Des Festivals

In a prime position right on the promenade (Boulevard de la Croisette), the JW Marriott faces onto the beach. Bedrooms pay homage to the city’s Hollywood heritage, with black and white photographs of big screen icons from the golden era of cinema, along with Bvlgari products, spa baths and hi-tech gadgets to ensure you too feel like a star. There’s a grill restaurant, a lobby lounge and a rooftop bar and cafe to take in those views over a snack. You can rent a bicycle from the hotel for a greener way of exploring the locale, swim in the pool and workout in the Marriott fitness centre.

Corsica, Propriano

Miramar Corsica

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 26 Rooms & Suites with Private Terraces & Sea Views
Amenities Terrace Dining in Gourmet Restaurant, Sea-View Bar, Spa with Sauna & Jacuzzi, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Heated Pool, Concierge Services
More Located in the Gulf of Valinco, a Short Walk from the Beach

A quarter of an hour’s stroll from the centre of Propriano, the Miramar is found surrounded by lush greenery. Many of its 26 bedrooms have sea views — choose between a penthouse apartment, a villa and a deluxe king room. Families are well looked after with toys, board games, a play area and children’s meals provided in the Deck Lounge restaurant. A member of Small Luxury Hotels, the property has a spa with a pool (heated during the cooler months) on the upper level. Le Deck Rooftop is the place to lounge and socialise, with a bar and eatery sheltered by glass balustrades and providing sweeping views across the coastline.

Corsica, Bonifacio

Hotel and Spa des Pecheurs

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 50 Rooms & Suites including Standard & Privisea Views
Amenities Restaurant Des Pcheurs, Bar, & Shore Club; Spa, Fitness centre, Outdoor Pool, & Tennis Courts Are Available
More Located on Cavallo Island Between Sardinia & Corsica, offering an Exclusive Retreat Surrounded by Crystal-clear Seas & Unspoiled Nature

This hotel is located within the Lavezzi archipelago on the small, privately owned Cavallo Island. Its architecture blends into the beautiful natural surroundings with rustic stone walls and pastel shutters. Suites have terraces suspended over the water and sleep up to four guests (double and single rooms can also be booked). There’s an outdoor pool with a sun terrace, perched beside a marina and an indoor pool within the spa. Dine at the hotel’s waterside Restaurant des Pêcheurs with views of the Straight of Bonifacio, or at the new Antica Pesa Mare with a focus on sustainable seafood.

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Hotel and Spa des Pecheurs




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