France has expanded its prestigious Palace distinction program, adding six new luxury hotels and bringing the total number of officially recognized Palace properties to 33.
The new collection was unveiled by France’s tourism development agency, Atout France, following a comprehensive review process conducted by the Palace Commission during 2025.
The Palace distinction is considered the highest recognition in French hospitality and is reserved for exceptional five-star hotels that deliver outstanding service, heritage, design, location, and guest experiences.
Following recommendations from the Palace Commission, French Tourism Minister Serge Papin approved the renewal of Palace status for 27 properties while awarding the distinction to six hotels for the first time.
The six newly designated Palace hotels are: Bvlgari Hotel Paris; Fouquet’s Paris; Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris; Fouquet’s Courchevel; Hôtel Martinez Cannes; Villa La Coste.
Palace distinction remains a hallmark of French luxury
Their inclusion reflects the continued evolution of France’s luxury hospitality sector, with properties spanning major urban destinations, alpine resorts and the French Riviera.
Papin praised the achievement, noting that France’s global tourism appeal is built in part on the country’s world-renowned hotel sector and the dedication of hospitality professionals who deliver exceptional guest experiences every day.
Created in 2010, the Palace distinction was designed to highlight France’s most exceptional hotels. The designation is awarded exclusively to five-star properties that demonstrate excellence beyond traditional luxury standards.
Hotels undergo a rigorous evaluation process managed by Atout France, including property inspections and hearings before a panel of hospitality and luxury industry experts appointed by the Tourism Minister.
The distinction is valid for three years and serves as a powerful international marketing tool, helping reinforce France’s reputation as one of the world’s leading luxury travel destinations.
France’s 33 Palace Hotels
|
Region |
Hotel |
Location |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Paris |
Bvlgari Hotel Paris |
Paris |
New 2026 |
|
Paris |
Cheval Blanc Paris |
Paris |
Renewed |
|
Paris |
Fouquet’s Paris |
Paris |
New 2026 |
|
Paris |
Four Seasons Hotel George V |
Paris |
Renewed |
|
Paris |
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel |
Paris |
Renewed |
|
Paris |
Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
Paris |
Renewed |
|
Paris |
La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa |
Paris |
Renewed |
|
Paris |
Le Bristol Paris |
Paris |
Renewed |
|
Paris |
Le Meurice |
Paris |
Renewed |
|
Paris |
Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris |
Paris |
New 2026 |
|
Paris |
Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris |
Paris |
Renewed |
|
Paris |
Shangri-La Paris |
Paris |
Renewed |
|
Paris |
The Peninsula Paris |
Paris |
Renewed |
|
French Alps |
Airelles Courchevel, Les Airelles |
Courchevel |
Renewed |
|
French Alps |
Cheval Blanc Courchevel |
Courchevel |
Renewed |
|
French Alps |
Fouquet’s Courchevel |
Courchevel |
New 2026 |
|
French Alps |
Four Seasons Resort Megève |
Megève |
Renewed |
|
French Alps |
Hôtel Royal |
Évian-les-Bains |
Renewed |
|
French Alps |
L’Apogée Courchevel |
Courchevel |
Renewed |
|
French Alps |
Le K2 Palace |
Courchevel |
Renewed |
|
French Riviera & Southeast |
Airelles Gordes, La Bastide |
Gordes |
Renewed |
|
French Riviera & Southeast |
Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière |
Saint-Tropez |
Renewed |
|
French Riviera & Southeast |
Château Saint-Martin & Spa |
Vence |
Renewed |
|
French Riviera & Southeast |
Cheval Blanc St-Tropez |
Saint-Tropez |
Renewed |
|
French Riviera & Southeast |
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel |
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat |
Renewed |
|
French Riviera & Southeast |
Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc |
Antibes |
Renewed |
|
French Riviera & Southeast |
Hôtel Martinez Cannes |
Cannes |
New 2026 |
|
French Riviera & Southeast |
La Réserve Ramatuelle Hotel, Spa & Villas |
Ramatuelle |
Renewed |
|
French Riviera & Southeast |
Villa La Coste |
Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade |
New 2026 |
|
Southwest France |
Les Prés d’Eugénie |
Eugénie-les-Bains |
Renewed |
|
Southwest France |
Les Sources de Caudalie |
Martillac |
Renewed |
|
Eastern France |
Royal Champagne Hôtel & Spa |
Champillon |
Renewed |
|
Overseas France |
Cheval Blanc St-Barth |
Saint-Barthélemy |
Renewed |
