Top Luxury Resorts in France

Whether your French vacation fantasy involves striding through a glamorous 1920s resort on the Côte d’Azur, cozying up in a stone-walled farmhouse in Provence, or bedding down in an 18th-century manor in wine country, there is an exceptional hotel for you on this year’s list of top French resorts. Every year for the World’s Best Awards survey, GoTravelDaily gathers reader feedback on travel experiences around the globe—particular emphasis is placed on the top hotels and resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, and airlines.

Criteria for Selection

Readers rated hotels based on various criteria including:

Rooms and facilities
Location
Service
Food and drink
Overall value

Properties were categorized as city or resort based on their locations. In this category, hotels with beautiful rooms and stunning surroundings are recognized, including Le Mas des Herbes Blanches in Provence (No. 6), known for its silver-gray and ocher decor, alongside classic vistas of the French countryside. Among the leaders is L’Hostellerie de Levernois, located in the heart of Burgundy, which impressively stocks 800 wine labels in its cellar.

The Allure of the French Riviera

Consequently, the French Riviera, famous for its beach towns and marinas adorned with mega-yachts, is home to four of the top properties this year. The five-star Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel, showcases Murano glass chandeliers and several plunge pools. A reader aptly described it as “one of the most stunning hotels in the world.” The Château Eza, situated in Èze Village, is adored for its individually decorated suites and “storybook setting” overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Art and Gastronomy

Art emerged as another theme this year, with readers reminiscing about their stays at La Colombe d’Or, a Provençal inn once frequented by Picasso and Matisse. The Château de la Chèvre d’Or, a former artist’s retreat near Nice, offers breathtaking bay views. However, food reigns as the most consistent theme among this year’s award winners. Six of the top 10 properties feature Michelin-starred restaurants, which reflects our readers’ discerning tastes for fine dining options from La Barbacane at the neo-Gothic Hôtel de la Cité in Carcassonne to the Trianon Palace Versailles, which boasts a Michelin two-star restaurant led by Gordon Ramsay.