France

Toile Blanche: A 22-Suite Art Hotel and Sculpture Garden in Saint-Paul de Vence, France

An artist-owned Riviera retreat combines sculpture, lavender, three pools, strong food, and playful contemporary rooms without becoming precious.

Le Meurice: The Artful Heart of Luxury Parisian Hospitality

Pablo Picasso even held his wedding festivities at Le Meurice.

The Carlton Cannes: A Riviera Icon Reborn

After a sweeping restoration, the Carlton keeps its Belle Époque theater while adding the ease expected of a modern Riviera icon.

Inside La Fondation Paris: A Brutalist-Revival Boutique Hotel Fusing Art, Wellness, and Dining in a Hybrid Hospitality Concept

Les Sources de Caudalie Review: Inside Bordeaux’s Iconic Vinothérapie Spa

Set among the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte near Bordeaux, Les Sources de Caudalie pairs five-star countryside luxury with the world’s first Vinothérapie Spa and Caudalie’s cult skincare treatments.

Hotel Rôyal, Evian Resort (Évian-les-Bains, France)

A full review of Hôtel Royal at Evian Resort on Lake Geneva, featuring its 2024 Evian Spa, Michelin-starred dining, and historic five-star luxury in Évian-les-Bains, France.

Hotel Rôyal, Evian Resort, on the French Side of Lake Geneva, Boasts Europe’s Most Luxurious Water-Centric Spa

A full review of Hôtel Royal at Evian Resort on Lake Geneva, featuring its 2024 Evian Spa, Michelin-starred dining, and historic five-star luxury in Évian-les-Bains, France.

L’Apogée Courchevel: A Masterclass in High-Altitude Hospitality

Hôtel Montalembert – This Is One of the Left Bank’s First Boutique Hotels, and It Still Does Paris Right

Read this review of Hotel Montalembert, one of Paris’ Left Bank original boutique hotels, with Eiffel Tower views, a full spa, and a walkable Saint-Germain location.

YNDŌ Hotel – This Quirky Bordeaux Boutique Hotel Is the Perfect Base to Explore Wine Country

Occupying a restored 19th-century mansion, YNDŌ Hotel is a design-led boutique stay in central Bordeaux—ideal for exploring the city on foot and wine country by...

Hotel Balzac Brings Art Deco Cool to Paris’s 8th Arrondissement

Tucked just off the Champs-Élysées, Hotel Balzac is a Relais & Châteaux hideaway blending 1930s Art Deco influences, modern design, and a quietly elegant...

Boudoir des Muse – Boudoir des Muses: A Marais Hideaway with a Story

Behind an unassuming Marais façade, a former theater, convent, and brothel has become Paris’s most theatrical little sleepover.

J.K. Place Paris – J.K. Place Paris: A Neoclassical Mansion-Turned-Boutique Retreat on the Left Bank

J.K. Place Paris, set in a 19th-century mansion in the 7th arrondissement, combines Parisian charm with boutique luxury.

Le Couvent des Minimes – Step Inside Provence’s Most Beautifully Restored 17th-Century Convent Hotel & Spa, Le Couvent des Minimes

Discover Le Couvent des Minimes, a newly restored 17th-century convent in Provence.

Domaine de Fontenille – Domaine de Fontenille Is a Secluded Wine Lover’s Paradise in Provence

Discover Domaine de Fontenille, a secluded boutique hotel and winery in Provence.

Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel – A Stay at Monte-Carlo Beach Offers Superlative French Riviera Elegance—and This Summer, Chic Fashion Label Jacquemus Joins the Mix

Experience Riviera elegance at Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel, a boutique Relais & Châteaux retreat near Monaco, now featuring a stylish Jacquemus collaboration for...

Chateau Voltaire – Chateau Voltaire Is a Chic Parisian Stay That’s All Style, No Cliché

Read our review of Chateau Voltaire, a smart and stylish boutique hotel in Paris’ 1st arrondissement near the Palais Garnier and The Ritz.

The Ritz Paris – The Ritz Paris Is Serving Luxe, Glamour, and Iconic Style Since 1898

Belle Époque excess, legendary bars, and peach-hued robes keep this Place Vendôme icon gloriously, unmistakably Parisian.

Le Garage (Biarritz, France)

A converted carriage house near Miramar Beach blends industrial history, lighthouse views, and relaxed Basque Coast style.

Hôtel Madame Rêve (Paris, France)

Golden interiors, rooftop gardens, and sweeping city views transform Paris’s former central post office into a cinematic stay.

Bvlgari Hotel Paris (Paris, France)

Roman jewelry-house drama meets Parisian restraint in 76 lavish rooms, a marble spa, and a spectacular rooftop suite.

La Fantaisie (Paris, France)

A hidden courtyard, Dominique Crenn dining, and playful botanical interiors create a joyful escape in the 9th arrondissement.

Saint James Paris (Paris, France)

A hotel review of Saint James Paris by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

Hôtel Richer de Belleval (Montpellier, France)

A hotel review of Hôtel Richer de Belleval by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

Domaine Les Crayères (Reims, France)

A review of The Domaine Les Crayères Hotel by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.