The  most beautiful 5-star hotels in France  ? Parisian boutique hotel, palace overlooking the vineyards, luxury hotel in the heart of picturesque Provence, hotel with breathtaking views of the ocean and designed by Philippe Starck, contemporary ensemble with infinity pool overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches sandy beaches of the Côte d’Azur… discover our selection of addresses which are among the most beautiful 5-star hotels in France.

Escape, breathe, relax, refocus… We all need it after these years punctuated by confinements and travel restrictions. For this, no need to go very far, France has nothing to envy of its European neighbors in terms of hotels, design or gastronomy but certain addresses remain unknown or hidden… so follow the guide, you will love it!

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1. L’Imperator, a must-see 5-star hotel in Nîmes

At the edge of the quays, a stone’s throw from the Maison Carrée and the Jardin de la Fontaine, this five-star Nîmes hotel reveals a brand new interior.

To form this intimate house, 53 keys and 8 private annexes bathed in light are inspired by a “French-style” Roman decorum twisted with contemporary taste.

Cozy with clean lines, the rooms are adorned with golden touches and the bathrooms with blond stone and marble.

At the table, nothing less than Duende, double-starred in the Michelin Guide and headed by star chef Pierre Gagnaire. Between Iberian tradition and French know-how, the colorful menu blends with the cozy atmosphere – only 25 seats – with the warm colors of the place.

L’impé, the brasserie also run by the gastronomy authority, has established itself as one of the trendiest and mot gourmet places in Nîmes.

2. L’Esquisse Colmar, the new kid on the block

In the heart of authentic Alsace, this five-star design hotel, member of Accor’s MGallery Collection, opened its doors in July 2021.

Under its contemporary and very successful facade made of green and gold metal matching the lime trees in the garden, the human-sized hotel has 52 rooms, 3 suites and 2 apartments with balconies and terraces with tree-lined views. Led by the Giros & Coutellier firm, the interior decoration pays vibrant homage to the indigenous artist Auguste Bartholdi – creator of the Statue of Liberty. Copper, wood, marble and graphic lines come together in a warm, chic and modern marriage.

In the spotlight, Alsatian cuisine shines at the 2-star restaurant led by Jean-Yves Schillinger, around a short menu and seasonal products.

The Clarins spa offers 500 square meters of space dedicated to well-being: on the program, swimming lane decorated with stones, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, gym or even solarium.

3. Résidence de la Pinède, calm and voluptuous luxury in Saint-Tropez

Among the most beautiful spots in Tropez, this elegant five-star boutique hotel – now affiliated with the LVMH Hotel Management group – stands out as an unmissable luxurious haven of peace.

Behind its soft pink facade – and sunset friendly – ​​only 31 keys open onto rooms with contemporary decor designed by the renowned architect, Jean-Michel Wilmotte.

On the program, omnipresent marine panorama, immaculate rooms with private terraces, bathrooms entirely in marble and direct access to the beach and private pontoons.

At the heart of this palace on a human scale, the infinity pool merges with the Deep Blue and its yachts as far as the eye can see. The Guerlain-branded spa is one of the establishment’s strong points.

The must have? La Vague d’Or led by three-star chef Arnaud Donckele, who has established himself as one of the finest restaurants in France, also receiving 5 toques and a score of 19/20, bordering on absolute perfection for the Gault et Millau .

4. Villa La Coste, one of the most beautiful hotels in Provence and an art center of international dimension

Located between the Luberon natural regional park and beautiful Aix-en-Provence, Villa La Coste dominates 200 hectares of organic vineyards.

This palace for aesthetes, easily categorized as one of the most beautiful 5-star hotels in France , serves as an open-air museum with 35 monumental works by the greatest modern and contemporary artists (Tadao Ando, ​​Louise Bourgeois, Frank Gehry, Alexander Calder , Jean-Michel Othoniel…).

Behind its blond stone facade, the imposing building hides immaculate white rooms, with contemporary and refined decoration, opening onto the outside, in symbiosis with the environment.

Further perfecting the charm of this iconic establishment, the Michelin-starred restaurant of chef Hélène Darroze reveals a refined cuisine where plants take pride of place.

On the menu, vegetable creations from the hotel’s organic vegetable garden – which has a full-time gardener – and sublimated local Provençal products.

The must : The villa-suites with raw marble bathtubs and private swimming pools, which combine luxury and well-being to the fullest!