Top 10 Hotels in France

LOIRE VALLEY
MontbazonChateau D'Artigny http://www.slh.com/

A Belle Époque castle of perfumer François Coty, Château d’Artigny features 65 rooms with a country-house ambience. Reminiscent of the 18th century, the hotel is accented with marble statues, fluted columns, antiques and Louis XV-style furniture as well as a sweeping staircase that leads guests to their rooms. Other amenities include a health and beauty center, complete with sauna, hammam and Jacuzzi, as well as a wine cellar with 450 different bins. The surrounding Touraine wine region offers visitors a chance to sample Vouvray and Chinon wines.

Top 10 Hotels in France

EZE VILLAGE
Château de la Chèvre D'Orhttp://www.chevredor.com/

Perched between the Mediterranean and the mountains, the Château de la Chèvre d’Or is just twenty minutes from Nice. Each of the rooms has its own distinct architecture and décor, with several housing skylights and views of the surrounding hills. Three restaurants by executive chef Philippe Labbé will ensure you dine like royalty. Activities in the hotel and the surrounding area include golfing, relaxing at the spa, or exploring the great outdoors.

.Top 10 Hotels in France

DEAUVILLE
Normandy Barrièrehttp://www.lucienbarriere.com/

Set opposite a casino, Normandy Barrière is located in the center of Deauville and overlooks the sea. The Anglo-Norman design includes half-timbering, dovecotes, turrets and gables. After a 2002 renovation, the 291-room hotel now boasts a health club and an indoor swimming pool, making it a large draw for French celebrities. All rooms have been decorated by French interior designer, Jacques Garcia, with an emphasis on comfort and elegance.

Top 10 Hotels in France

CARCASSONNE
Hôtel de la Citéhttp://www.hoteldelacite.com/web/ocar/ocar_a1a_splash.jsp
Located between two historic landmarks, the Romanesque Château Comtal and the Gothic Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, Hôtel de la Cité is a luxurious medieval hotel, complete with stained-glass windows and solid stone walls. Overlooking a picturesque garden, the 42-room and 19-suite hotel is small but intimate, with suites boasting marble bathrooms, antique furniture and original art on the walls. The hotel is also a great starting point for tours of the Cathars region.

Top 10 Hotels in France

CANNES
InterContinental Carlton Canneshttp://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/cannes-carlton


Situated on the French Riviera, the InterContinental Carlton Cannes was built in 1911 to welcome British and Russian aristocracy. Today, the seven-story luxury hotel boasts 343 rooms, a view of the Bay of Cannes and nearby shopping. The design of the guest rooms was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief, which was filmed at the property in 1956. The Carlton Restaurant offers seasonal French cuisine as well as a seaside terrace.

Top 10 Hotels in France

BIARRITZ
Hôtel du Palaishttp://www.hotel-du-palais.com/


Situated on the beach at Biarritz, the Hôtel du Palais was once the summer home of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenia. While the palace still retains its regal brick red and beige façade, there is nothing stuffy about the hotel’s interior. Lovingly restored, all rooms come complete with high ceilings, bay windows, lavish fabrics and period furniture. Relax at the beautiful outdoor pool surrounded by private cabanas and enjoy a meal at the poolside restaurant