Atout France, the French tourism development agency, has announced the new honorees of the Palaces of France distinction, the highest level of recognition in France’s luxury hospitality. The 2026 edition updates the collection with six fresh additions and 27 renovations (while four establishments lose the seal). The result: a select map of 33 Palaces that stand as the elite of French hospitality and reflect global luxury.
The Minister of Trade and Tourism, Serge Papin, granted the Palace distinction on June 2 to the six establishments joining for the first time. Thus, in Paris, the celebration was marked by the Bvlgari Hotel Paris, a hotel of contemporary Italian elegance in the Golden Triangle; Cheval Blanc Paris, located inside La Samaritaine, on the banks of the Seine, which boasts its views, its Dior spa, and its restaurants, including one with a Michelin star; and Fouquet’s Paris, on the Champs-Élysées, notable for its style and its connection to the historic Fouquet’s restaurant.
Additionally, in the Alps, Four Seasons Resort Megève, an exclusive mountain resort with direct access to the slopes. In the Côte d’Azur – Southeast region, the Hôtel Martinez Cannes, one of Cannes’ most iconic hotels, renowned for its Art Deco style and its private beach; and, finally, in the Eastern region and unique in the area, Royal Champagne Hôtel & Spa, with views over the Champagne vineyards, famous for its spa and its exclusive wine-tasting experience. Six new reasons to fall in love again with the map of France.
Here, luxury is also measured in emotions. What makes a five-star hotel move from “excellent” to “legendary”? The Palaces of France distinction is a showcase of savoir-faire and the art de vivre at the international level. The badge was created in 2010 to highlight exceptional hospitality. This French specificity allows distinguishing, among five-star establishments, those whose geographical location, historical, aesthetic and/or patrimonial interest, as well as service and the excellence of their amenities, place them as the flagship properties of French hospitality.
