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Hotels
The most beautiful hotels for a romantic weekend in France
A selection of beautiful hotels in the four corners of France, offering a maximum of attractions for a romantic weekend away. Follow the guide to prepare your next getaway for two.
1. Loire Valley Lodges, a romantic weekend surrounded by art and nature
The Loire Valley Lodges eco-responsible hotel, nestled in a 300-hectare private forest less than two hours from Paris, near Tours, embodies a perfect harmony of nature, art and intimacy. Perched four meters high, each luxury lodge offers an exceptional cocoon, each different from the next. These thirty-five-square-meter spaces, bathed in light thanks to large bay windows (a technical feat that could even be described as an entire wall of glass), are decorated by contemporary artists and offer an inspiring atmosphere. On the terrace, which extends the interior by 25 m2, a Jacuzzi invites you to enjoy moments together in the heart of nature. All you have to do is lift the cover, which keeps the water nice and warm, even at night. In the evening, a hot bath under a starry sky becomes an unforgettable experience in this "digital detox" refuge, devoid of wifi and television. And the question on everyone's mind? Yes, there's a full bathroom with hot water.
Moments of well-being continue with duo massages in the lodges or on the terraces. Essential oils are blended from local essences, enhancing the authenticity of these moments, during which practitioners even use branches, pieces of wood, bark or leaves to stimulate hearing and touch. The treatment menu features several treatments, including the Deep Bee massage, made with beeswax from the hotel's own beehives and vegetable oil. Walks in the forest or a break under a hundred-year-old oak tree add a poetic dimension to the experience for two. For the more curious, the monumental sculpture trail offers an artistic stroll through the countryside. Works of art include a bronze by Philippe Pasqua, a totem pole by Aurèle and an angel by Michel Audiard.
The pleasure of the senses continues at the Ardent gourmet restaurant, where chef Thomas Besnault offers refined, local cuisine with his "Carte Blanche" menu in four, six or eight courses. The Asperatus restaurant, meanwhile, offers Mediterranean cuisine prepared 4-handed by chef Eliott Cherreau and Carla Rebeiz, founder of the Lebanese restaurant Eats Thyme Paris.
What makes the difference? For a touch of adventure, you can take a bike ride, provided by the hotel, or enjoy a Nordic bath (winter only) heated to forty degrees.
Loire Valley Lodges
From €440 per night
Allée de la Duporterie entrance via D85, 37320 Esvres-sur-Indre
2. Hôtel Crillon Le Brave, Provence | For a romantic weekend in a charming Provencal village
Perched 300 meters above sea level, overlooking Mont Ventoux, the Crillon Le Brave hotel is housed in nine centuries-old houses in the eponymous medieval village, which can be discovered through a maze of narrow streets. This five-star hotel, designed by architect-decorator Charles Zana, offers a peaceful retreat and a complete change of scenery! The first address of the Maisons Pariente group (Lou Pinet in Saint-Tropez, Le Coucou in Méribel), discretion and gentle living are the watchwords here. What could be more important for a weekend for two? The 16 rooms and 18 suites, all different from one another, are scattered around the vine-covered houses in delicate shades of white, gray and beige. Most have balconies, the perfect place to enjoy breathtaking views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Ventoux, vineyards and olive groves.
When it comes to gastronomy, there's no mistaking it when you stay here for a romantic break: chef Thomas Lesage is at the helm of La Table du Ventoux. He works with local produce, pays close attention to the seasons and favors sustainable fishing. You'll love his Provençal creations, such as fish (depending on availability) with horseradish, roasted parsnips and star anise emulsion. Last but not least, privacy is guaranteed at the swimming pool, with its quiet corner. The spa, housed in the former vaulted stables, offers three treatment rooms, including a double room ideal for couples, under the aegis of the eco-friendly American brand Tata Harper.
What makes the difference? The extraordinary location of this hotel, a true slow-life interlude of discreet luxury. Ideal for a romantic weekend in sunny Provence.
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave
34 keys, from €650 per night.
Place de l'Eglise, 84410 Crillon le Brave
3. Lily of the Valley, Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez | For two with a sea view
Overlooking the 5 km of Gigaro beach in La Croix-Valmer on the Saint-Tropez peninsula, this five-star hotel immediately attracts with its Philippe Starck design. The 38 rooms and 6 suites of Lily of the Valley are extended by gardens or terraces overlooking the Mediterranean and the hills of Cap Lardier. They are the perfect cocoons for perfect intimacy, with a warm decor featuring all the designer's hallmarks! Le Vista, the main restaurant and its outdoor terrace, nestles beside the pool, with a 180° view of the Mediterranean. Chef Vincent Maillard has concocted a menu focusing on Mediterranean cuisine, not forgetting the two Italian-style beach restaurants.
What makes the difference? The ultra-modern wellness center, under the leadership of Dr. Jacques Fricker, with its 2,000 m² dedicated to health and sport, is ideal for a relaxing weekend for two.
Lily of the Valley
From €750 per night.
Boulevard Abel Faivre, Quartier de Gigaro, 83420 La Croix-Valmer
Overlooking the 5 km of Gigaro beach in La Croix-Valmer, Lily of the Valley's immediate appeal lies in its design by Philippe Starck.
4. Le Parc Hôtel Obernai & Yonaguni Spa | An exceptional spa experience for lovers
Just a 10-minute walk from Obernai in Alsace, the four-star Parc Hôtel has been in the same family for four generations, with its typical half-timbered architecture and sloping roofs, and houses 62 different rooms and suites with wood panelling and fireplaces. Three restaurants: a gourmet restaurant, the Stub with its Alsatian decor, and the breakfast room. At the piano is chef Cyril Bonnard, who has worked with Yannick Alléno at the parisian palace Le Meurice, Pierre Gagnaire and various Michelin-starred restaurants abroad. We love the Habano Lounge, the cigar bar with its selection of rums.
What sets us apart? The extraordinary 2,500m2 Yonaguni Spa, due to open in August 2020. It took three years of work and eleven million euros to create this extraordinary place of relaxation, with its different spaces, pools and seven treatment rooms. Just the thing for two!
Le Parc Hotel Obernai
From €262 per night.
169 Route d'Ottrott, 67210 Obernai
5. Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Sauternes region | For a romantic weekend in the heart of the vineyards
The third addition to the Lalique collection, after Villa Lalique and Château Hochberg in Alsace, the four-century-old Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey lies at the heart of a 35-hectare vineyard that has been a Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé since 1855. The interior design by Lady Tina Green and Pietro Mingarelli is warm and inviting, featuring dark red and leafy green tones in homage to the world of wine. The Lalique identity is present everywhere: armchairs with arms extended by crystal cabochons in the lounge, Champs-Élysées chandeliers... just like in the 10 bedrooms and 3 suites, where the bathroom faucets are adorned with a cluster of crystal grapes.
What makes the difference? The gourmet restaurant (two Michelin stars) designed by Mario Botta. Particularly refined cuisine and a plethoric wine list (over 2,500 references) are on the program.
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
From €469 per night.
Lieu-dit Peyraguey, 33210 Bommes
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, four centuries old, is at the heart of a 35-hectare vineyard that has been a Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé since 1855.
6. Armancette | In Saint-Gervais, facing Mont-Blanc
In Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, the five-star Armancette, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is a discreet address. Its 19 rooms, ranging in size from 25 to 60m2, are decorated in wood and can accommodate up to ten guests. Food plays an important role here, with two restaurants, including the gastronomic Table d'Armante and the bistronomic Mont Joly, as well as a tea room and bakery! In terms of well-being, there's a spa with three cabins, including one for manicures and hairdressing, a fitness area, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, three indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, a sauna and a hammam.
What makes the difference? The terrace overlooking the Miage domes and the Mont-Blanc massif. It's the perfect place to enjoy lunch overlooking the highest peak in the Alps.
Armancette
From €376 per night.
4088 Route de Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce, 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
7. Domaine Les Crayères, Reims | One of France's most romantic hotels
Set in 7 hectares of parkland in the heart of Reims, the five-star Domaine Les Crayères, a member of Relais & Châteaux, ticks all the boxes for a successful romantic weekend! The twenty rooms are decorated in a very romantic 18th-century style, with striped fabrics, chintz or toile de Jouy and antique paintings and furniture. As for the table, it leaves unforgettable memories! Chef Christophe Moret's cuisine at the two-Michelin-starred Le Parc restaurant, with its sumptuous wood-panelled decor, is a delight to behold. As for the contemporary brasserie Le Jardin, it offers a more affordable menu with bistronomic accents.
What makes the difference? The champagne list, with over 600 different references!
Domaine Les Crayères
From €644 per night.
64 Boulevard Henry Vasnier 51100 Reims
The twenty rooms feature a very romantic 18th-century decor: striped fabrics, chintz or toile de Jouy and antique paintings and furniture.
8. Castel Beau Site, Perros-Guirec | Romance in Brittany
Overlooking the Saint-Guirec cove, just a pebble's throw from Perros-Guirec, this four-star jewel of the Pink Granite Coast and member of the H8 Collection boasts an exceptional view. Revamped in 2019 by interior designer Natalia Megret, the warm, contemporary decor of Castel Beau Site features lots of white with touches of black in the33 rooms and suites with sea views. At La Table de Mon Père, guests can enjoy the cuisine of Nicolas Le Luyer. Lobster in three ways, fillet of beef with seaweed and even a lobster burger in squid ink bread... Brittany is in the spotlight!
What makes the difference? The possibility of paddle-boarding, sailing between the islands or taking a yoga class.
Castel Beau Site
From 195 € per night.
137 Rue Saint-Guirec, 22700 Perros-Guirec
9. Le Narcisse Blanc, Paris 7th | 5-star boutique hotel Rive Gauche
This five-star hotel hides its secrets! Behind its Haussmann-style façade, typical of the 7th arrondissement, this is one of the most discreet and romantic hotels in Paris. Its name, Le Narcisse Blanc, is a tribute to Cléo de Mérode, who inspired the hotel's decor. It can be seen in the form of a sculpture above the reception desk, enclosed in the glass ball of the staircase. In the 30 rooms and 7 suites, it is painted in gold or silver on the walls of the bedrooms and embedded in the glass taps of the bathrooms! In the Cléo restaurant, under the glass roof, chef Bruno Aubin delivers a cuisine that's both classic and delicate.
What makes the difference? The Anne Semonin spa, featuring a cabin and a 13-meter pool with counter-current swimming.
Le Narcisse Blanc
From €486 per night.
19 Boulevard de La Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris
Architect Fabien Roque has transformed Maison Albar Hotels -Le Vendome into a haven of comfort and design.
10. Maison Albar Hotels - Le Vendome, Paris 9th | 5-star boutique hotel in Opéra
Maison Albar Hotels' sixth establishment is located just a stone's throw from the Opéra, replacing the restaurant and cabaret Le Lyon d'Or, a major venue for festivities since the end of the 19th-century! Architect Fabien Roque has turned the address into a haven of comfort, with meticulous design throughout the common areas and the 51 keys of this 5-star hotel. The Opéra suite, with its terrace overlooking the Opéra Garnier, is the place to stay for a romantic weekend away. A drink on the green terrace in the heart of the hotel is a sure sign of romance! The 350m2 Vendôme spa, complete with swimming pool, adds the finishing touch to a dream weekend.
What makes the difference? The Yakuza by Olivier restaurant, opening in September 2021. Japanese cuisine with Brazilian influences, in a sophisticated decor!
Maison Albar Hotels - Le Vendome
From €231 per night.
7 Rue du Helder, 75009 Paris
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