France Guide

Certainly France is far more than Paris, and I’ve relished my experiences throughout the country. Since moving to Paris in 2015, I’ve visited every French region, some multiple times.

I’m a total hotel geek. There’s not much more I adore than checking into a new hotel. I examine the toiletries, inspect the linens, and investigate the amenities. I’ve lost count of the number of hotels I’ve slept in or toured since starting this site in 2011, but it’s likely close to 500. Every hotel listed on this page is one that I absolutely recommend. Either I’ve spent the night in the hotel or I’ve spent a significant amount of time in its restaurants, spa, or bar. My recommendations are based on personal experience. In addition, some of these links are affiliate, meaning I make a small commission, with no additional cost to you. This helps keep me stocked in French wine, as well as a roof over my head.

Chalet du Mont d’Arbois

Hôtel Mont-Blanc

Imperial Palace

l’Alpaga

M de Megève

Le Fer à Cheval

Le Hameau Albert 1er

Les Chalets de Philippe

Le Cristal de Jade

Le Lodge Park

Château de Cîteaux la Cueillette

Les Jardins de Loïs

Hôtel Barrière Le Westminster

Tiara Château Hôtel Mont Royal

Auberge A La Bonne Idée

Château de Fère

Château de la Mazure

Hôtel de Panette

Hôtel la Côte des Monts Damnés

La Demeure de Saint Fiacre

La Bagatelle

Les 3 Lieux

Les Jardins du Mess

Château des Monthairons

Le Grand Hotel Cabourg – MGallery by Sofitel

Le Logis d’Equilly

L’Home du Monde

Four Seasons George V

Hotel Bel Ami

Hotel de Sers

Hotel du Collectionneur

Hotel du Louvre

Hôtel Barrière le Fouquet’s

Hotel Design Secret de Paris

Hotel Montalembert

Hotel Napoleon

Hotel Vernet

Hyatt Madeleine

Le Bristol

La Reserve

Le Meurice

Le Saint

Maison Souquet

Mandarin Oriental

Paris Perfect

Shangri-La Hotel

Château de Berne

Château de Saint-Martin

Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel

Hôtel La Pérouse

InterContinental Marseille Hotel Dieu

Hotel Les Lodges Sainte-Victoire

La Bastide du Clos des Roses

Le Couvent Royal Saint Maximin

Les Pierre Sauvages Guesthouse

L’Hostellerie de l’Abbaye de la Celle

Windsor Hotel

I’ve written quite a lot about France, both for this site, as well as in other publications. It’s by far my favorite subject. There are many story ideas dancing around in my head yet to be written. Give me time, but until then, comb through my French archives for ideas about what to see, do, eat, drink, and avoid in France.