Luxury Boutique Hotels France

Unique fusion of Art Deco and contemporary design on Brittany’s Côte du Granit Rose

Perched on high above the sea amidst the rocky coastline of Brittany’s Côtes d'Armor, Agapa Hôtel & Spa is an imposing glass and granite building with a wonderfully unrestricted view of the sea, a NUXE spa with indoor pool and a superb restaurant.

Timeless country house just five minutes from Avignon

Beautiful gardens surround Auberge de Cassagne, a classic French country house enjoying peace and seclusion near Avignon. A pool, spa and internationally-renowned, gastronomic restaurant grace this beautiful former family home that retains its warm homely ambience.

Near the Pyrenees Mountains amid the green hills of Basse-Navarre

A pastoral idyll in the Basque region of France between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pryrenees, Auberge Ostapé sits on a 120-acre estate bordering the River Nive and occupies five traditional whitewashed Basque farmhouses with pretty terracotta roofs and red shutters. With a renowned restaurant, cookery classes, a heated pool and stunning country views, this is the perfect hideaway to enjoy total tranquillity.

Set behind a magnificent 20th century façade on the famous Rue La Fayette

With architecture reminiscent of the Belle Epoch and flamboyant interior design, Banke Hotel makes a striking impression in the heart of the Opera quarter. Housing a superb collection of world art, wonderfully comfortable rooms and a gastronomic restaurant serving creative Mediterranean cuisine, it is the perfect hotel from which to enjoy the best of Paris.

Sophisticated escapism in the Provence hills

With magnificent views over three provinces, La Bastide de Tourtour Hotel stands high on a hill among acres of wooded parkland in the Haut-Var. Built in the 60s using traditional Provencal materials, the bastide resembles an historic chateau complete with a watch tower and has a superb restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court.

An haute couture gem just steps from the Musée d’Orsay

Designed by couturier, Christian Lacroix and inspired by the 19th-century artistic and cultural influences of Paris’ left bank, Hotel Bellechase St Germain Paris is a chic, yet flamboyantly decorated, hideaway in a narrow side street in St Germain.

On the waterfront in the French Riviera town of Juan-les-Pins

Graciously poised above the sparkling shores of the Mediterranean, Hôtel Belles-Rives is a legendary Art Deco mansion with sweeping sea views from rooms with impressive balconies. Expect a unique experience where the mantra is ‘subtle extravagance’ with culture, sports, relaxation and great food all part of the daily mix.

In one of Provence’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty

Les Bories & Spa sits in 20 glorious acres surrounded by olive trees, lavender fields, cypress trees and aromatic gardens, so typical of the Luberon. With a Michelin-starred restaurant, two pools, both indoor and outdoor, a comprehensive spa with a sauna, Turkish bath, massage and treatments, this is the ultimate R and R retreat.

A stunning ancient hostelry in the heart of Beaune

A number of historic buildings link together to make Hôtel Le Cep, a unique hideaway set around romantic courtyards in the capital of Burgundy’s wine region. Famous as a gastronome’s stop-over, the hotel restaurant is famous for its traditional gourmet cuisine and a wine list with over 50 Burgundies.

In the village of Gosnay right in the heart of the Pays d’Artois

Listed as an historic building, La Chartreuse du Val Saint Esprit is a magnificent château with a monastic history that stretches back to the 14th century. With three stunning restaurants serving a broad variety of cuisine, a ten-acre parkland, two tennis courts and individually designed rooms, this is a tranquil retreat not far from Béthune.

A family-owned Belle Époque castle near Tours

A palatial mansion set in a 65-acre private estate with manicured gardens, Château d’Artigny Hotel is a majestic castle in the heart of the Loire Valley. Lavish architectural features, a superb new spa in the vaulted cellars, inventive cuisine and an impressive wine cellar are just some of the incentives for staying here.

A nature lover’s dream close to the Swiss border

With exceptional views over Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc mountain range, Château de Divonne is a stunning 19th-century stately home set in 54 acres of tranquil and peaceful parkland. Expect gourmet cuisine, an outdoor pool and an adjacent golf course, all just 15 minutes from Geneva.

A fairy-tale castle in a romantic setting in Champagne country

Château de Fère sits adjacent to the evocative ruins of a 13th-century fortified castle that fell into ruins in the 17th century. Formerly a wing of the old castle, the chateau was restored in 1863 and nestles amidst woodland and manicured lawns with an ancient bridge that spans the moat.

In the heart of Burgundy’s Grand Cru wine region

Within the finest wine producing area in Burgundy, between Dijon and Beaune, stands the majestic Château de Gilly, a former medieval residence of the Cistercian monks. Today, it is an exclusive hotel overlooking the River Vouge and steeped in history, with magnificent architectural features, a gourmet restaurant and beautiful parkland grounds, complete with a moat.

Surrounded by greenery yet conveniently close to central Strasbourg

Nestled amidst wooded parkland by the slow winding River Ill, Château de L’Ile is a secluded sanctuary with both French and German design influences. The striking 19th-century architecture, with its magical turrets and towers, houses richly coloured interiors, exclusive spa facilities and two delightful restaurants.

In the heart of the Dordogne and the Bordeaux wine district

A grand 16th-century chateau, set on the Bordeaux ‘Route des Vins’, Château des Vigiers Golf and Country Club nestles amid its own vineyards, between Bordeaux and Bergerac. Providing two gourmet restaurants serving the best of the Dordogne, a fantastic 27-hole golf course designed by Donald Steel, and a health and beauty centre, this is an idyllic country getaway.

A magnificent castle set in secluded woodland between Paris and Versailles

A scintillating reflection of the Renaissance period, Château d’Esclimont Hotel is a romantic castle retreat set in 150 acres of wooded parkland encircled by a moat. Only an hour away from Paris, this unique hotel promises bold Renaissance splendour in a stunning setting with traditional, award-winning haute cuisine.

Near Colmar and the vine-covered slopes of the southern Vosges

Poised high on a hill, overlooking the medieval city of Rouffach and the Black Forest, Château d’Isenbourg is a stunning chateau hotel and renowned gastronomic stop over on the Alsace wine route. Spacious rooms are richly furnished and the formal dining in Les Tommeries offers two separate dining rooms.

A fairy-like castle perched on the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea

With the most stunning views of deep blue sea and sky, Château Eza Hotel clings onto the rock walls of the ancient village of Eze overlooking the Mediterranean. With one of the most spectacular settings on the Cote d’Azur, the hotel has just ten intimate rooms and suites, a private beach and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

A medieval fantasy in the hills above Grasse

High on a hill with breathtaking views, Château-Hôtel La Vignette Haute is an astounding reproduction of a medieval inn set one of France’s most picturesque villages dating back to the 11th century. Every room is a step back in time, a dreamscape of medieval knights, wooden beams, ancient trinkets and a Roman-style pool in the garden.

Close to Bayeux and the D-Day Landing Beaches in Normandy

An elegant hideaway set in the Normandy countryside, Château La Chenèviere Hotel is a gracious 18th-century château surrounded by attractive gardens and parkland close to historic Bayeux. Enjoy a heated outdoor pool, tennis court, inviting bar and gastronomic cuisine reflecting the flavours of Normandy.

Conveniently placed for visiting the châteaux of the Loire Valley

Three 16th and 18th-century houses nestle together by the River Loire at the foot of the ramparts of Amboise Castle. Enclosed in Italian-style gardens, that skirt troglodyte caves, Le Choiseul promises an historical experience in an exceptional location.

A sensational mix of historic architecture, contemporary design and haute cuisine

Four wonderfully restored Renaissance buildings in the heart of Vieux Lyon, Cour des Loges is filled with character from its theatrically decorated rooms and suites to the beautiful inner courtyards with arched loggias. Expect a stunning atrium covered with a glass dome and bright, modern tapestries, gourmet dining in two splendid restaurants, an indulgent spa, a restful garden and a bar.

A stunning manor house set in the Loire Valley

An imposing manor overlooking Briffaut Lake, Hotel Domaine de Beauvois is a glorious retreat set in 350 acres of Loire Valley parkland. Tranquillity is guaranteed here together with a choice of cuisine, gentle pastimes and a connoisseurs wine selection.

A haven of peace between Paris and Versailles

A delightful, rambling retreat in the 200-year-old artists’ hamlet of Ville d’Avray, Etangs de Corot Hotel is set in a peaceful landscape of ponds, gardens and courtyards. It has 40 individually decorated rooms and three suites, great cuisine and a renowned art gallery, just minutes from Versailles.

Close to the medieval village of Saint-Emilion famed for its wines

An imposing turn-of-the-century chateau that stands out against the skyline with its fairy-tale turrets and spires, Grand Barrail Château Hotel & Spa is set in secluded and tranquil grounds in the midst of the vineyards of Saint-Emilion. Expect delectable cuisine, spacious rooms in the main building and in annexes, together with a pampering spa.

60s chic just a stroll from the beach

In an enviable position on Cannes’ Croisette overlooking the beach and the glistening Mediterranean, Le Grand Hotel Cannes nestles in beautiful gardens and provides stylish modern rooms and suites, gourmet cuisine, a beach club, a bar with a spacious terrace and superb views from every aspect of the hotel.

Near the banks of the River Seine and the Ile aux Cynes

Sleek and contemporary, Hôtel Square is a refreshingly modern Parisian bolthole close to the Eiffel Tower with stylish rooms, a gourmet restaurant and a fascinating art gallery that can be seen from every floor.

Situated in the small village of Barbizon, renowned for its artistic legacy

On the fringes of the Fontainebleau Forest, in the pretty village of Barbizon just half an hour from Paris, Hôtellerie du Bas-Bréau is a former 19th-ecntury hunting lodge that has played host to the by the artists who formed the Barbizon School of Painting as well as the writer, Robert Louis Stephenson. Today, this delightful inn has a renowned restaurant, and a delightful collection of rooms packed with character and a heated outdoor pool.

A delightful Parisian hideaway close to the Champs-Elysées

A hidden gem close to the Palais des Congrès and Porte Maillot in central Paris, Les Jardins de la Villa Hotel successfully blends modern design with Parisian chic and an element of fantasy. With an emphasis on Parisian ‘couture’ throughout, expect original works of art, stylish rooms and suites, a landscaped courtyard, a small gym, a sauna and an honesty bar all within a 20-minute walk of the Champs-Elysées.

A peaceful retreat only 15 minutes from Geneva Airport surrounded by natural parkland

Contemporary, elegant, polished and inviting, Jiva Hill Park Hotel is a design dream with deluxe rooms and private lodges with gardens, and is totally unique in the area. With an enviable location in the foothills of the Jura Mountains surrounded by 70 acres of stunning parkland, and with views of the Mont Blanc range, this is a stylish hideaway just minutes from Geneva Airport.

In the heart of the French Riviera

An Art Deco mansion in a perfect Mediterranean setting in Juan-les-Pins, Juana Hotel is classic 1930’s chic, renovated to exacting contemporary standards. A Riviera jewel promising glitz and glamour with a stunning pool, a trendy new restaurant opening out onto a white marble terrace and a private jetty.

Tranquil former convent in the city centre of Arles

Soak up the atmosphere of Provence in grand style at Hotel Jules Cesar, a former convent in the heart of Arles. Set in glorious gardens away from city noise it promises cloistered galleries, an epic stone lounge and an exquisite chapel, used today as a meeting room.

In a tranquil setting on Paris’ Left Bank

Oscar Wilde’s last home in St-Germain-des-Prés, L’Hôtel Paris is a glamorous, theatrically decorated, secret hideaway set in a quiet street surrounded by art galleries and boutiques. With a Michelin-star restaurant, an intimate bar, original works of art and a sensational, small indoor pool, this charming hotel is a short walk from the Musée d’Orsay.

A riverside escape in romantic Colmar

A unique 16th-century hideaway overlooking the picturesque River Launch in the heart of the medieval town of Colmar, Hostellerie Le Marachel is a tranquil retreat promising gastronomic cuisine and premier Alsace wines in a warren of winding staircases, crooked beams and sumptuously appointed bedrooms.

Situated in the Gulf of Valinco

Lush gardens surround villa-styled Miramar Boutique Hotel overlooking the Gulf of Valinco on the island of Corsica. Spacious Italianate rooms with sparkling sea views set the tone for this waterside retreat providing excellent food and wine, a heated swimming pool, a sauna, a fitness room and a nearby beach.

Set on one of Paris’ oldest and most beautiful squares

A delightful haven, hidden behind a discreet entrance, on Place des Vosges, Hotel Pavillon de la Reine is a secret world away from the bustle of the city. This impressive 17th-century residence, clad in greenery, faces a beautifully manicured garden and has a pretty flower-filled courtyard, a relaxing lounge and recently opened spa.

Innovative, contemporary style in central Paris

Paris’ first literary inspired hotel, Le Pavillon des Lettres pays homage to stylish design as well as the literary greats with rooms named and themed after famous authors and poets. Situated close to Place de la Madeleine, this intriguing boutique hotel is as chic as the fashions in the designer boutiques in nearby Rue Saint Honoré.

A peaceful hideaway on a private Mediterranean island

With a captivating setting on the Island of Cavello, off the southern most tip of Corsica, Pêcheurs Hôtel and Spa is a delightful hideaway sitting right on the water’s edge with an enticing white sand beach, a renowned restaurant with an excellent reputation, a serene spa and an emphasis on privacy for its guests.

Just a short walk from the Old Town in Nice

Set on the cliffs on the corniche and overlooking the Baie des Anges, Hotel La Pérouse offers the most breathtaking sea views. In the heart of Nice, close to the Cours Saleya flower market, this 56-room boutique hotel provides a spa with a fitness centre and solarium, a sunny rooftop terrace and a dramatic heated outdoor pool set against an impressive limestone cliff.

Close to Le Cours Mirabeau, the Grand Théâtre de Provence and the new Parking La Rotonde

An 18th-century Provencal mansion in beautiful floral gardens, Hotel Le Pigonnet is a secluded hotel just outside the centre of Aix-en-Provence. Promising a peaceful Eden with a grand gated entrance and classic façade framed by elegant Genoese-style towers, it offers a gourmet restaurant, a club-like bar and a Moroccan-styled lounge.

Overlooking the River Loire

Originally a 12th-century priory that has undergone numerous transformations through the centuries to today’s charming hotel that resembles a chateau. Le Prieuré sits on the banks of the River Loire surrounded by 60 acres of magnificent parkland with superb views of the Loire Valley, a great choice of accommodation and a restaurant with scenic views.

In Paris’ Latin Quarter in fashionable St Germain-des-Prés

Tucked away down a narrow back street on the Left Bank, Hotel Relais Christine sits behind wrought-iron gates across a pretty courtyard on the site of a former mediaeval abbey. Rich in period features including dramatic vaulted ceilings and wooden beams, the hotel also has a delightful spa, a sitting room with an honesty bar and a garden.

A discreet sanctuary on a peaceful side street in the very heart of Paris

In an unrivalled position, Hotel San Regis is a mid-19th century mansion house that sits between the Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne. Steps from the designer boutiques and Michelin-starred restaurants of Paris’ 8th arrondissement, this exclusive hotel provides exemplary service and a gourmet restaurant.

In the heart of the vineyards

An extraordinary collection of contemporary buildings, created from recycled local materials specifically designed to blend in with the estate of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Les Sources de Caudalie is surrounded by its own vineyards and lake-filled gardens. Expect a wide choice of accommodation, a panoramic cigar bar, a choice of restaurants and a spa offering grape-based therapies.

North of the Alpilles, south of France

A Greco-Roman style bastide set in pretty gardens close to Saint Remy de Provence, Hotel Le Vallon De Valrugues & Spa provides a taste of Provencal magic with gourmet cuisine in the Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant, a spa with a heated indoor pool, an inviting outdoor pool and a wealth of diversions.

A sophisticated gem of a hotel close to the Tuileries Gardens

A well-kept secret in the centre of the city, Hotel de Vendome Paris France is an 18th-century mansion on Place Vendome. Expect 29 stunningly decorated rooms and suites including a superb penthouse, one of Paris’ choicest restaurants with an up-and-coming new chef, and a bar.

An early 20th-century residence in Paris’ Golden Triangle

Elegant yet intimate, refined yet warm, Hotel Vernet is a true example of Parisian chic set behind a beautiful period façade. A short walk from the Champs Elysées, the hotel has an outstandingly good restaurant with a spectacular glass cupola by Gustave Eiffel and an intimate lounge bar.

Overlooking the beaches of Pampelonne Bay, St. Tropez

Resembling a chic private house rather than a hotel, Villa Marie sits tucked behind imposing gates on a pine-covered hillside just outside the village of Ramatuelle. Situated in lovely gardens full of flowering shrubs and fruit trees, the hotel provides stunning sea views across the countryside to Pampleonne Bay, a spa, an inviting pool and delicious Mediterranean cuisine.

A warm and friendly retreat in a pretty Provençal village

A real gem in the Provençal village of Fontvieille, Villa Regalido is a former olive mill that sits in gloriously pretty gardens complete with a small swimming pool. With a homely atmosphere, a restaurant and a relaxing spa this place is full of charisma and is perfectly located to explore Provence, just 30 kilometres from Avignon.