At the Hôtel Castille, L’Assaggio combines fresh Piedmontese pasta and Italian haute cuisine in a hidden courtyard. It’s a top choice among Italian restaurants in Paris.

At the foot of Morne Brabant, on Île aux Cerfs or further north towards Grande Baie, Mauritius is home to a number of luxury resorts, charming hotels and ecolodges nestled between forest and beach.

Beloved by celebrities for its exceptional views of the Baie des Anges, the city of Nice—nestled between the sea and the mountains and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site—offers an abundance of beautiful getaways where you can settle in. Check out the best luxury and boutique hotels, as well as 4- and 5-star hotels in Nice.

Less well-known than its neighbor Noirmoutier, or Ré and Oléron, the Île d’Yeu cultivates its own identity and privacy to preserve its timeless atmosphere, boasting exceptional natural beauty—from wild moorlands and rocky coastlines to golden-sand beaches—dotted with small fishing villages featuring their characteristic low-roofed houses. The recent opening of a 4-star lifestyle hotel brought us to this island, 17 km off the coast of the Vendée, to explore its best spots. D’Yeu—how beautiful it is!

Having joined the Beauvallon Collection in the fall of 2025 and closed for the winter to undergo a spectacular transformation, the Villa Florentine has just reopened its doors. We couldn’t resist the temptation to (re)discover one of Lyon’s most prestigious destinations…

With its Mediterranean light, terraces overlooking the sea, and a festive spirit inherited from the Roaring Twenties, the French Riviera remains one of the most sought-after destinations to tie the knot. Here are the best hotels for planning a wedding on the French Riviera, from Juan-les-Pins to Cassis, to celebrate this special day in a setting that inspired Fitzgerald, Matisse, and so many others before you.

Where the sea meets elegance, Monaco isn’t just a playground for adults. Children also feel right at home here, pampered in luxury hotels that cater to them just as much as to their parents. Here’s a selection of four hotels where you can create family memories amid luxury, togetherness, and new discoveries.

What are the finest hotels in the Châteaux de la Loire region? Our selection of best addresses – from 4 and 5-star hotels to chic guest houses – to make the most of a Loire Valley getaway.

From the architectural luxury of the Hotel Marqués de Riscal—designed by Frank Gehry in Spain—to urban concepts such as Combo in Venice or Turin, design is now making its mark at every level of the hospitality industry.

There are more beautiful hotels with pools in Bordeaux where you can take a dip than you might think. Check out our selection of luxury hotels and bed-and-breakfasts with pools in this city in the Gironde department.

From Marseille to Bordeaux, via Ajaccio and Montpellier, here’s an overview of the hotels with the most beautiful rooftops for taking in the city under the open sky.

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