Hotels of the month

The Royal Evian is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, between the French and Swiss Alps. In the heart of a 19-hectare wooded park, this legendary palace of luxury, history and gentle living has added another string to its bow: a sumptuous new evian®Spa, the first of its kind in Europe.

The history of the Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa is intertwined with that of the finest hotels in the Alps. Renovated from top to bottom, it is both the oldest and the newest hotel in Alpe d’Huez. A five-star mountain hotel suspended at 1,830m, designed in the spirit of an alpine chalet, where simplicity and elegance skillfully coexist.

Near the village of Bonnieux in the Luberon, Capelongue has undergone a facelift. The 5-star hotel is set in a Provencal village, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, a wood-fired kitchen and a Roman spa. We tested it.

The Carlton has a new look. After a 2-year renovation, Cannes’ legendary hotel celebrates its 110th anniversary with two new wings, a sumptuous interior garden and the largest infinity pool on the Croisette. We slept there.

In the heart of the Normandy bocage, near Deauville and Honfleur, Les Manoirs de Tourgéville offers guests the promise of a chic, bucolic interlude. An ideal setting to reconnect with nature for a weekend with family, friends or lovers. The hotel has just unveiled its new restaurant “1899”, let’s discover.

Right in the heart of the 1st arrondissement, the hotel Maison Albar Le Pont-Neuf is the ideal address for exploring the capital’s key attractions, while remaining a warm haven of peace away from the hustle and bustle of Paris.

High-flying ephemeral table, Susanne Kaufmann spa and heated outdoor pool… These traditional wooden chalets, former private residence of the Rothschild family, overlook the Alpine village from the Mont d’Arbois. We’ve slept here.

The Royal Champagne never ceases to impress. This world-class 5-star hotel, just 1.5 hours from Paris, boasts not only splendid rooms and fine dining, but also a spectacular spa with breathtaking views over the Champagne vineyards.

In the heart of a twelve-hectare park overlooking the Grande Bleue, the Hôtel & Spa du Castellet, a Relais & Châteaux member and holder of three Michelin stars, is a champion of refinement, thanks in particular to its gastronomic offering – the three-star restaurant (2024) of young prodigy Fabien Ferré – and its vast spa.

Nestled between paradise beach and mangrove swamp, on a sixty-hectare private peninsula, the Constance Prince Maurice is easily one of the most beautiful hotels in Mauritius. This autumn, we took refuge here for a few rejuvenating days. A memory that remains with us to this day.

The good news is that the finest bars in Parisian luxury hotels aren’t just for guests staying there. Destinations in themselves, these glamorous spots offer the ultimate experience of infiltrating the hushed atmosphere of a palace for a drink.

In Europe’s highest resort, a hotel is shaking up Alpine codes. The spirit of F7? Impertinent, offbeat and festive. There’s no fuss here, just a cool atmosphere, comfort and a vintage look that make this a one-of-a-kind refuge.

A blend of 19th-century heritage and contemporary luxury, Le Balzac combines Parisian refinement with a panoramic view of the capital.

The hotel Cœur de Megève well deserves its name. Right in the center only two steps from the church, this 4-star hotel features a contemporary decor, it offers 39 rooms and suites, a restaurant and a spa in partnership with Tata Harper.

One of the finest addresses in the Luberon has undergone a complete metamorphosis, sublimating its historic heritage and gaining in contemporary style. A huge new L’Occitane spa, with its remarkable facilities and treatment menu, consolidates the place as a must-see holistic destination in Provence.

Less than thirty minutes from Aix-en-Provence, a haven of peace proudly reigns over the Provencal countryside. With its five-star Relais & Châteaux label, Château de Fonscolombe promises a princely stay of simplicity and elegance.

Located in Paris’s opulent 16th arrondissement, between avenue Foch and avenue Victor Hugo, the Saint James Paris hotel is housed in a 19th-century mansion rarely seen in the capital. Meet the owner.

Just three years after winning his second Michelin star, Christophe Hay has opened one of the most talked-about hotels of 2022 in Blois, on the banks of the Loire.

Overlooking the Mediterranean at Théoule-sur-Mer, the Tiara Miramar, a five-star member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, was built in the 1930s and completely renovated a few years ago. It’s one of those addresses whispered about by insiders..

Built in the 1920s, the Tiara Yaktsa, a five-star boutique hotel and Relais & Châteaux member, offers 180° views over the Mediterranean. Among its many assets, he won a Michelin star for his L’Or Bleu gourmet restaurant in 2021.