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

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