The exclusive circle of French Palaces is expanding. On the occasion of the official unveiling of the collection “Palaces of France 2026,” the Minister of Tourism, Serge Papin, unveiled the six establishments joining this designation, regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious distinctions.
The newly honored are:
– the Bvlgari Hotel Paris,
– Cheval Blanc Paris,
– Fouquet’s Paris,
– the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in Champillon near Epernay,
– the Four Seasons Resort Megève,
– the Hôtel Martinez Cannes.
With these new allocations, France now counts 33 Palaces, distributed among Paris, the Alps, the Côte d’Azur, the vineyards and overseas territories.
This new cohort is also accompanied by several departures. Since the previous list published in 2019, four establishments have lost the Palace distinction: Mandarin Oriental Paris, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, and Byblos in Saint-Tropez.
The newly honored are:
– the Bvlgari Hotel Paris,
– Cheval Blanc Paris,
– Fouquet’s Paris,
– the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in Champillon near Epernay,
– the Four Seasons Resort Megève,
– the Hôtel Martinez Cannes.
With these new allocations, France now counts 33 Palaces, distributed among Paris, the Alps, the Côte d’Azur, the vineyards and overseas territories.
This new cohort is also accompanied by several departures. Since the previous list published in 2019, four establishments have lost the Palace distinction: Mandarin Oriental Paris, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, and Byblos in Saint-Tropez.
27 establishments retain their Palace distinction
Paris (10)
Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris
The Peninsula Paris
Shangri-La Paris
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Le Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris
La Réserve Paris Hôtel & Spa
Le Bristol Paris
Le Meurice
Régions et Outre-mer (17)
Les Sources de Caudalie
Les Prés d’Eugénie
Airelles Gordes, La Bastide
Villa La Coste
Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière
Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez
Fouquet’s Courchevel
Cheval Blanc Courchevel
Hôtel Royal (Évian)
L’Apogée Courchevel
Airelles Courchevel, Les Airelles
Le K2 Palace Courchevel
Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
Château Saint-Martin & Spa
La Réserve Ramatuelle Hôtel Spa & Villas
Cheval Blanc Saint-Barth Isle de France
Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris
The Peninsula Paris
Shangri-La Paris
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Le Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris
La Réserve Paris Hôtel & Spa
Le Bristol Paris
Le Meurice
Régions et Outre-mer (17)
Les Sources de Caudalie
Les Prés d’Eugénie
Airelles Gordes, La Bastide
Villa La Coste
Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière
Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez
Fouquet’s Courchevel
Cheval Blanc Courchevel
Hôtel Royal (Évian)
L’Apogée Courchevel
Airelles Courchevel, Les Airelles
Le K2 Palace Courchevel
Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
Château Saint-Martin & Spa
La Réserve Ramatuelle Hôtel Spa & Villas
Cheval Blanc Saint-Barth Isle de France
A distinction awarded after a demanding process
Reserved for establishments already rated five stars, the Palace distinction is awarded following a rigorous process led by Atout France.
The candidate hotels are assessed based on the quality of their infrastructures, the excellence of service, the personalization of the guest experience, their international reach, or their ability to embody the French art of living.
After dossier review, on-site visits, and an audition before the Palace Commission, the Commission issues a recommendation to the minister responsible for Tourism, who then decides on the award of the distinction.
Since 2024, the label is granted for three renewable years, thereby strengthening the requirements to sustain excellence.
The candidate hotels are assessed based on the quality of their infrastructures, the excellence of service, the personalization of the guest experience, their international reach, or their ability to embody the French art of living.
After dossier review, on-site visits, and an audition before the Palace Commission, the Commission issues a recommendation to the minister responsible for Tourism, who then decides on the award of the distinction.
Since 2024, the label is granted for three renewable years, thereby strengthening the requirements to sustain excellence.
Published by Amelia Brille TourMaG.com Editor See all articles by Amelia Brille
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