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Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz
Cheval Blanc Paris, Paris
Cour des Loges, Lyon
Carlton Cannes, Cannes
Hôtel Barrière Le Royal La Baule, La Baule-Escoublac
Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy, Deauville
Hôtel Belles Rives, Juan-les-Pins
Hôtel Negresco, Nice

Grand hotels and palaces in France

59 addresses in 25 cities.

Pictured: Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz

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They left their mark here

Hall of Fame
Coco Chanel1883 – 1971. Fashion designer, resident of the Ritz for thirty-four yearsAimée de Heeren1903 – 2006. Jet-set icon, resident of Le Meurice and Chanel's friendPrincess Soraya1932 – 2001. Former Queen of Iran, a regular of the Vier Jahreszeiten in MunichEmpress Eugénie1826 – 1920. Her Biarritz villa became the Hôtel du PalaisDuke of Westminster1879 – 1953. “Bendor”, England's richest man and Chanel's companionGrand Duke Michael of Russia1861 – 1929. Main investor of the Carlton in Cannes

Frequently asked questions

How many grand hotels of the collection are in France?

59 hotels in 25 cities: Paris, Lyon, Cannes, La Baule-Escoublac, Deauville, Juan-les-Pins….

Which city in France has the most historic grand hotels?

Paris, with 23 addresses in the collection.

Do all these hotels hold the French “Palace” distinction?

No. The Palace distinction is awarded by Atout France to a few five-star hotels. This collection brings together historic grand hotels, whether distinguished or not.

How can I book a grand hotel in France?

Choose your dates in the booking bar: we show availability and rates from Booking.com, Expedia and Hotels.com. Each hotel page also lists the hotel's own contact details.

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