If you’re looking to stay at *the* very best hotels in France, you just might consider booking at one of the country’s “Palace” hotels. Established in 2010 by the French Minister of Tourism, the distinction of “Palace” is awarded to the finest 5-star hotels in France. It’s an even higher distinction than the 5-star universal hotel ranking.
“Palace” hotels have exceptional qualities that embody French standards of excellence and contribute to enhancing the image of France throughout the world. The distinction is also designed to increase the profile of these establishments, especially on the international scene.
25 Palace Hotels in France
- Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris
- Cheval Blanc Courchevel
- Le Meurice
- Royal Evian
- Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme
- Le K2 Palace, Courchevel
- The Royal Monceau, Paris
- Les Sources de Caudalie, Bordeaux
- The Peninsula, Paris
- Byblos Saint-Tropez
- Château de la Messardière, Saint-Tropez
- Cheval Blanc Saint–Barth Isle de France
- Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
- Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
- Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
- Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes
- Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz
- Hôtel Les Airelles, Courchevel
- La Bastide de Gordes
- La Réserve Paris
- La Réserve Ramatuelle Hôtel Spa et Villas
- Le Bristol Paris
- Les Près d’Eugénie, Eugénie les Bains
- Mandarin Oriental, Paris
- Shangri-La Hôtel
In collaboration with director Matthieu Budin, Atout France, the France Tourism Development Agency – has created a collection of videos showcasing the extraordinary world of France’s Palace Hotels. These videos provide an opportunity to explore each property behind the scenes from the kitchens, where ever-more inventive dishes are prepared, to the wellbeing spaces in which beauty treatments and refinement take
The videos also offer a glimpse of the activities of its concierges, florists
So far, 3 episodes have been published each featuring 3 Palace hotels.