France captivates visitors with its iconic landmarks, world-renowned cuisine, and rich cultural heritage spanning millennia. From the romantic streets of Paris to the lavender fields of Provence, sun-soaked beaches of the Riviera to the snow-capped Alps, France offers diverse experiences for every traveler. Discover medieval villages, Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance châteaux, and contemporary art while savoring exceptional wines and cheeses.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Hôtel Ritz Paris
The legendary hotel at Place Vendôme where Hemingway and Coco Chanel lived has been Paris's definition of luxury since 1898. The Bar Hemingway, Espadon restaurant, and La Mer spa set standards that competitors spend decades trying to match.
Le Meurice
Napoleon's choice of Paris residence, overlooking the Tuileries garden, features gilded Louis XVI salons, Alain Ducasse's two-Michelin-star restaurant, and the most Versailles-like dining room in Paris.
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
Built in 1758 as a palace for Louis XV on Place de la Concorde, the recently reimagined Crillon combines 18th-century architecture with contemporary art by Cyril Kongo. The Jardin d'Hiver and twin sister penthouse suites are extraordinary.
Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
The legendary Cap d'Antibes property where F. Scott Fitzgerald set Tender is the Night has been welcoming Hollywood royalty and aristocracy since 1887. Private cabanas, a seawater pool blasted from the cliff, and impeccable Michelin-starred dining.
Les Airelles Courchevel 1850
The most extravagant ski hotel in the world, inspired by an Austro-Hungarian château and featuring ski-in/ski-out access, the Valmont spa, and Pierre Gagnaire's three-Michelin-star restaurant. Christmas Eve traditions include a horse-drawn sleigh arrival.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Guy Savoy
Three Michelin stars awarded to Guy Savoy's flagship in the Monnaie de Paris mint, one of the most beautiful restaurants in France. The artichoke and black truffle soup is a legendary dish that has been on the menu since 1985.
Arpège (Alain Passard)
Alain Passard's three-Michelin-star temple at 84 Rue de Varenne uses produce from his own biodynamic farms. Passard's decision in 2001 to abandon red meat was culinary heresy that became visionary — the world's most beautiful vegetable cooking.
Mirazur (Mauro Colagreco)
Three Michelin stars and formerly #1 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants, this Menton restaurant on the French-Italian border uses a garden behind the restaurant to create hyper-seasonal menus based on the moon calendar.
Daniel et Denise (Joseph Viola)
The best traditional Lyonnais bouchon restaurant, serving the authentic working-class cuisine that made Lyon the gastronomic capital of France: quenelles de brochet, tablier de sapeur, tête de veau, and the best cervelle de canut.
Septime
The most influential Michelin-starred bistro of the 2010s in Paris's 11th arrondissement launched a generation of wine bar-influenced, market-driven cooking. Bertrand Grébaut's seasonally changing menu is booked weeks in advance.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Helicopter Tour of the French Riviera
A 20-60 minute helicopter flight from Nice Airport over Monaco, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, and the Esterel cliffs provides a perspective on the Côte d'Azur that no other experience can match. Héli Air Monaco operates scheduled and private flights.
Private Truffle Hunt in Périgord
Join a truffle hunter and their trained dog in the Dordogne countryside to hunt black Périgord truffles, the 'black diamond' of French cuisine. Most operators include a truffle-based lunch with champagne in a farmhouse setting.
Seine River Dinner Cruise on a Private Barge
Charter a private hôtel particulier barge for an evening on the Seine, passing illuminated Paris landmarks with a personal chef preparing French cuisine and a sommelier selecting wines from a curated cellar.
Behind-the-Scenes Versailles Private Tour
Access areas of the Palace of Versailles normally closed to the public, including the restored Royal Opera, private apartments of Marie Antoinette, and gardens at dusk. Private guide included for groups of 2-8.
Burgundy Grand Cru Wine Tour
A curated day in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits visiting Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's vineyards and private cellars in Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, and Nuits-Saint-Georges with a Master of Wine as guide.
Couture Fitting at a Parisian Atelier
Experience the made-to-measure traditions of Paris haute couture at ateliers on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, where artisans fit and construct bespoke garments using centuries-old techniques.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Chanel au Ritz Paris Spa
The legendary Ritz has partnered exclusively with Chanel to create Paris's most coveted spa experience. The 1,500m² Art Deco facility below Place Vendôme features a 18-meter pool, hammam, steam rooms, and treatments using Chanel's Sublimage skincare line.
Les Sources de Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa (Bordeaux)
The world's first vinothérapie spa near Château Smith Haut Lafitte in the Bordeaux wine region pioneered treatments using grape-seed polyphenols. The barrel-bath, Crushed Cabernet scrub, and four thermal pools in a natural spring setting are extraordinary.
Spa Guerlain at Trianon Palace Versailles
Guerlain's flagship spa adjacent to the Palace of Versailles grounds offers the brand's most comprehensive treatment menu in a 2,500m² facility designed by Jacques Garcia, with indoor pool, hammam, and garden access.
Valmont Spa at Les Airelles Courchevel
In France's most exclusive ski resort, the Valmont spa at Les Airelles offers the Swiss skincare brand's full Institut range in a mountain setting. The après-ski treatments using the LUMINO face protocol are legendary among European ski society.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Chauffeur-driven Mercedes S-Class or Range Rover from €120/hour through Paris Limousine, Talixo, or hotel concierge services. Full-day chauffeur from €700.
- Air
- Héli Air Monaco operates Nice-Monaco helicopter transfers in 7 minutes for €150/person. Private jet charters from Paris Le Bourget to Cannes/Nice from €8,000 one-way. Air France La Première first class available on transatlantic routes.
- Airport
- Charles de Gaulle Terminal 2E has an Air France La Première dedicated check-in lounge and fast-track security. Most palace hotels offer VIP airport meet-and-greet and private transfer services from €200.