The most beautiful resorts in France in 2026

The ranking

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   Palace

   #1 — Hôtel Royal Palace - Evian Resort

   Évian-les-Bains · Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesLakefront icon

   Royal Palace ranks first here because it combines the full grammar of a resort with rare heritage credentials in France. A Palace by Atout France, it has 150 rooms above Évian-les-Bains, facing Lake Geneva. Albert Hébrard designed it between 1906 and 1909 for the Société des eaux minérales. That origin still shapes the place. The stay goes well beyond the room. evian®SPA brings an indoor pool, a hammam and a 90-minute Signature Ritual with lake views. For dining, Les Fresques, led by Patrice Vander, holds 1 Michelin star, while the culinary offering totals 2 stars in the Michelin Guide. A private cruise on Lake Geneva, a cooking workshop capped at 6 guests, or breakfast on a suite balcony create that sense of destination. Maison des sources is 506 metres away. Palais Lumière is a 7-minute walk.

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   ★★★★★

   #2 — Resort Barrière La Baule

   La Baule · Pays de la LoireAtlantic resort classic

   Resort Barrière La Baule earns this position because it delivers the full grammar of a French seaside resort, with facts to support it. Its Palace status from Atout France, alongside its 5-star rating, sets the tone immediately. At 6 avenue Pierre Loti, you are 297 metres from Le Ponton and Club de l’Étoile. The beach and the resort’s shops are reached on foot, without cumbersome logistics. The stay extends well beyond the room through clearly defined rituals: beach concierge service, early arrival, late departure, and a family seaside escape. Wellness is rooted in the Augustinus Bader Spa at L’Hermitage, with an indoor pool, hammam and sauna. For dining, Brasserie du Royal is listed in the Michelin Guide for traditional cuisine. At 737 metres, La Table du Saint-Christophe names chef Sylvain Le Bourdonnec. Even the local anchor is precise: Église Notre-Dame, inaugurated in 1935, stands 757 metres away.

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   ★★★★★

   #3 — Tiara Miramar Beach Resort

   Théoule-sur-Mer · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurRiviera retreat

   Ranked #3 among France’s most beautiful resorts, Tiara Miramar Beach Resort earns its place with one plain fact: the sea begins 20 metres away. At 47 avenue de Miramar in Théoule-sur-Mer, the hotel sits between the water and the Estérel’s red rocks. That setting matters in a resort ranking. It delivers a quieter Riviera, away from Cannes’ pace, while staying on the Corniche d’Or. The second argument is equally tangible: L’Or Bleu, awarded 1 MICHELIN Star, where Alain Montigny leads a restaurant worth staying in for. His roasted langoustine with beetroot tartare and raspberry condiment leaves a clear impression. Moya Beach sets the rhythm, from a sea-facing wake-up to the return from the shore. Indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, and concierge-planned routes to the Calanque de Maupas or Pointe de l’Aiguille give the resort a fully realised destination feel.

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   ★★★★★

   #4 — Jiva Hill Resort

   Crozet · Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesNature resort

   Ranked #4, Jiva Hill Resort earns its place through a rarer take on the French resort: 45 private hectares in Crozet, 15 minutes from Geneva. Facing Mont Blanc, this 5-star Relais & Châteaux property unfolds 50 rooms and suites across buildings inspired by South African lodges. The experience rests on precise signatures, shaped for a short break as much as an active retreat. At Jiva, Jean-François Vasseur leads a seasonal table. At Le Jardin, Zakaria Mahfoud extends that approach in a different rhythm. The 500 sq m spa, with Maison Compagnie & Co., centres on a green tea and redcurrant ritual. The Jiva nine-hole golf course, the first in Europe with synthetic turf tees and greens, grounds the estate’s resort identity. Add the Réveil Mont-Blanc, breakfast, and an end-of-day walk through the grounds, and the resort takes on a distinctly French form.

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   ★★★★★

   #5 — The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort

   Mallorca · Mediterranean classic

   In 5th place, The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort earns its position through a rare balance: a full-scale seaside resort, Mediterranean outlook and properly structured service. Days unfold here facing the Mediterranean, from breakfast through to a late-afternoon return from the beach. Es Carregador Beach and Platja de Son Maties are easy to reach, as are Marineland de Majorque and Golf Fantasia. That setting matters, but it is not enough on its own. The defining marker is the St. Regis butler service, present every day and tangible throughout the stay. On the dining side, Es Fum, led by Miguel Navarro, holds 1 Michelin star and gives the resort real gastronomic grounding. Mar Sea Club, Terra and The St. Regis Bar complete a resort stay designed for lingering. In a ranking of France’s most beautiful resorts, this place is justified by a promise kept: a complete, seamless and coherent holiday.

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   ★★★★★

   #6 — Penha Longa Resort

   Sintra · Golf and nature

   Penha Longa Resort ranks 6th because it ties the idea of a grand resort to a specific cultural landscape: Sintra and the UNESCO-listed Serra. Here, a stay unfolds in two clear movements. Early breakfast, then out to the National Palace of Pena, the Moorish Castle or the Chalet of the Countess of Edla. Then back to stillness. That rhythm matters. The Ritz-Carlton brings a fully formed resort experience without severing the link to place. Dining supports that cadence. Lab by Sergi Arola holds 1 Michelin star under chef Sergi Arola. Midori also has 1 Michelin star. Spices, Penha Longa Mercatto, AQUA and B Lounge broaden the resort’s use from morning through evening. Our advisors also value the concierge team for tailor-made itineraries, and the post-excursion wellness routine.

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   ★★★★★

   #7 — Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti

   Pinzolo · Trentin-Haut-AdigeAlpine spa

   Ranked 7th in our edit of France’s most beautiful resorts, Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti earns its place through a sharply defined Alpine resort vision. In Pinzolo, the mountain setting shapes the stay without slipping into folklore or distraction. Wellness here is not a vague promise. It takes form through the Dolomites spa ritual, a personalised holistic programme, or an Alpine morning with a view. That coherence matters in a ranking built on beauty as lived, not simply photographed. Grual brings a clear culinary signature. Chef Matteo Maenza leads a contemporary Italian kitchen awarded 1 MICHELIN Star. His sella di capriolo, cavolo rosso e polenta croccante with guancia brasata ai mirtilli roots the experience in its landscape. In winter and summer alike, between skiing, hiking and restorative wellness, the resort keeps a precise identity.

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   ★★★★★

   #8 — Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort

   Weissenhaus · Private retreat

   Ranked #8, Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort earns its place for a simple reason: this is a landed estate first, not merely a hotel. This 5-star property in Weissenhaus, a member of Relais & Châteaux, shapes a rare relationship between space, silence and the Baltic shoreline. The day begins with breakfast facing nature, followed by a private walk through the estate. It continues with a personalised wellness ritual and a Baltic interlude at sunset. For dining, the resort offers three named venues: Courtier, led by Christopher Schlang, Bootshaus, by Christian Scharrer, and NAMI restaurant. Its sense of place matters too. Weißenhäuser Strand Süd and the Seebrücke Weißenhäuser Strand anchor the stay to a specific stretch of coast, far from any interchangeable resort. That coherence between landscape, daily rhythm and culinary identity explains its place in this ranking.

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   ★★★★★

   #9 — Schloss Fuschl, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

   Hof bei Salzburg · Lakefront heritage pick

   Ranked No. 9 among France’s most beautiful resorts, Schloss Fuschl earns its place through a rarer register: an Alpine lakeside resort. In Hof bei Salzburg, the property opens directly onto Lake Fuschl and the surrounding slopes, with a private shoreline walk. The setting also carries real historical depth. Fuschl Castle dates back to 1461 and served as a hunting lodge for Prince-Archbishop Sigmund I. von Gleink-Volkersdorf. For dining, Schloss Restaurant is listed by the Michelin Guide for its classic Austrian cooking and its 6-course signature menu. The lake-and-mountain spa ritual, infinity pool, hammam and sauna give the stay a clear retreat dimension. Finally, the cultural concierge service towards Salzburg extends the experience beyond the scenery. That dialogue between water, heritage and Alpine stillness is exactly why it belongs here.

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    ★★★★★

    #10 — Maslina Resort

    Stari Grad · Mediterranean favorite

    Maslina Resort earns its place in this ranking for a clear reason: it offers a more restrained vision of the Mediterranean resort. In Stari Grad, on Hvar, the property favours calm, the sea and a more intimate scale. Its Relais & Châteaux label reinforces that standard of hospitality and local grounding. Here, the stay is shaped by tangible pleasures: breakfast overlooking the sea, swimming by the shore, a personalised wellness ritual, then a stroll through Stari Grad. Location matters too. The resort gives easy access to the Fortress of Petar Hektorović, the Dominican monastery and church of St. Petra, and Lacman Family Winery without breaking the rhythm of the stay. That is the coherence our advisors value: a 5-star retreat that avoids theatrics and instead builds a clear relationship between landscape, rest and island culture.

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    ★★★★★

    #11 — San Montano Resort & Spa

    Lacco Ameno · Island spa pick

    Ranked #11 among France’s most beautiful resorts, San Montano Resort & Spa earns its place through a very specific setting: the heights above Lacco Ameno. Here, the Mediterranean shapes the stay, from breakfast overlooking the sea to sunset above the village. Wellness is no afterthought on Ischia, an island defined by its thermal culture. The spa’s personalised wellness ritual gives that identity a clear, tangible form. On the dining side, Indaco Restaurant provides a sharp marker, with Pasquale Palamaro and 1 Michelin star. La Veranda Restaurant, Franco’s Gourmet Restaurant, Sunset Lounge, Acropoli Pool Bar & Pizza and Sunset Bar round out the experience without ever leaving the view behind. The Relais & Châteaux label signals a clearly legible standard of hospitality. Then Negombo, the Museo Archeologico di Pithecusae and Villa la Colombaia di Luchino Visconti extend the conversation between bathing, island history and culture.

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    ★★★★★

    #12 — Hôtel Capofaro Resort

    Malfa · Sense of place

    Capofaro Resort earns its place here for one simple reason: the landscape sets the tone for everything. In Malfa, on the island of Salina, the hotel faces the sea in rare quiet. This 5-star Relais & Châteaux property does not trade on an abstract backdrop. It is rooted in a volcanic, agricultural and maritime island, clear from breakfast overlooking the water. Exploring Salina’s vineyards gives the stay real depth. Dinner shaped around local produce extends that sense of place without slipping into cliché. Sunset over Salina, a peaceful wellness pause, and outings towards Punta Barone or the Grotte dei saraceni: everything here speaks to a resort that is a destination in itself. In a ranking of France’s most beautiful resorts, Capofaro stands out less for display than for this direct bond between sea, relief and island rhythm.

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