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Le Cheval Blanc Paris joins the official Palaces in 2026: here’s why it deserves it

Set in the former Samaritaine, renovated along the Seine, Cheval Blanc Paris has just earned the Palace label in 2026 from Atout France, a distinction that caps five years during which this address has profoundly reshaped Paris’s luxury landscape. Here’s why this lofty honor is fully deserved.

Near the Champs-Élysées, the Bulgari Paris Hotel is now a palace.

It's official: Bulgari's seventh hotel, which opened in 2021 near the Champs-Élysées, is now a palace. Restaurant, bar, spa, penthouse—here's what awaits guests.

The Lancaster, the art of the daycation in an exceptional living space in the 8th arrondissement

What if total immersion is just around the corner? Far from the image of a hotel reserved for travelers passing through, this iconic spot also opens to Parisians and reveals itself as a living space in its own right, from dawn to night. Here’s the rhythm of a typical day in this elegant and surprising refuge.

George V, the story of a timeless Parisian palace in the Golden Triangle

On the eponymous avenue, in the shadow of the bright lights of the Champs-Élysées, the Four Seasons Hotel George V has embodied Parisian hotel elegance since 1928. From its opening in the Art Deco era to its most recent contemporary renovations, this palace has been both a witness to and a player in Paris's heyday.

Hôtel L'Aventure: a discreet, luxurious five-star haven with views of the Arc de Triomphe

Across from the Arc de Triomphe, Hôtel L'Aventure unveils a dreamlike, theatrical world designed by Vincent Darré. An exclusive address with just fifteen rooms in the heart of the Golden Triangle for those seeking to experience Paris like nowhere else, blending a chic restaurant with a private club just steps from the Champs-Élysées.

The Céladon: an exclusive, refined gastronomic restaurant nestled in the heart of the Westminster Hotel

Set against the historic backdrop of the Hôtel Westminster, Chef Grégory Gbiorczyk is redefining French cuisine with a concise, ultra-fresh menu at the heart of Céladon. Open exclusively on Friday and Saturday evenings, this intimate restaurant offers a timeless experience where palace-level luxury becomes within reach.

NH Collection Paris Ponthieu Champs-Élysées: a 4-star hotel located just off the world's most beautiful avenue

Tucked behind a classic Haussmann-style façade, the four-star NH Collection Ponthieu Champs-Élysées hotel welcomes travelers just steps from the world’s most famous avenue and iconic Paris landmarks. Guests can also enjoy dining at its stylish neo-bistrot, L'Angle des Champs.

Maybourne Saint-Germain: a super-luxurious palace-style hotel arriving in 2027 in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Paris is gearing up to welcome a new titan of luxury: the Maybourne Group is set to establish itself in the heart of the 7th arrondissement. Scheduled to open in 2027, the Maybourne Saint-Germain promises to turn the Îlot Saint-Germain into a sanctuary of elegance on the Left Bank.

A 4-star hotel on Île Seguin featuring an indoor pool and views of the Seine, opening in November 2026

In a few months, Île Seguin will welcome a new wave of buildings and amenities, including an art center, a cinema, and a city hotel featuring an indoor pool and stunning views of the Seine. This development is set to delight tourists eager to stay close to Paris.

The Ritz Paris, the timeless legend of Place Vendôme

Overlooking Place Vendôme, the Ritz Paris is an institution, a landmark of French luxury and refinement. Since its inauguration in 1898, the hotel has weathered aesthetic revolutions, historical crises and hotel renaissances.

Le Lutetia, a century of history between luxury, art and resistance

Among the great addresses on the Left Bank, the Hôtel Lutetia (now Mandarin Oriental Lutetia) stands out for its rich history. From its beginnings in 1910 to its spectacular renovation and dark wartime days, this palace alone tells the story of Paris.

Mandarin Oriental, a former circus turned palace on rue Saint-Honoré

Located on rue Saint-Honoré, between Place Vendôme and the Tuileries Gardens, the Mandarin Oriental Paris is a modern palace with a new take on Art Deco architecture. The result of a bold renovation, it embodies the balance between Parisian heritage and contemporary design.

Hôtel de Crillon, the timeless palace on Place de la Concorde

Facing the Tuileries gardens, the Hôtel de Crillon embodies timeless elegance. From its construction in the 18ᵉ century to its bold renovation, the Crillon has weathered revolutions, wars and the mutations of luxury. Discover this palace-turned-palace, rooted in the soul of Paris.

Le Meurice, secrets and splendor of the palace favored by kings and artists on rue de Rivoli

Opposite the Tuileries, Le Meurice stands as a living witness to the evolution of Parisian luxury. From its origins in the 19ᵉ century to contemporary renovations, this hotel has seen kings, artists, fashion designers and mythical chefs come and go.

Le Bristol Paris, a luxury legend in the heart of Faubourg-Saint-Honoré

Facing the Élysée Palace, between haute couture and the prestigious Parisian thoroughfares, the Bristol Paris has stood as one of the capital's finest palaces since 1925.

Plaza Athénée, over 100 years of couture elegance in the heart of Avenue Montaigne

Inaugurated in 1913, the Plaza Athénée has since become a symbol of French luxury. With its emblematic bright red code, legendary lounges and Michelin-starred gastronomy, this palace has stood the test of time, remaining at the cutting edge of refinement.

Le Royal Monceau, the palace that combines artistic audacity and Parisian luxury on Avenue Hoche

On Avenue Hoche, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, the Royal Monceau is a palace of many rebirths. From its origins in 1928 to its contemporary metamorphosis under Philippe Starck, discover its history.

Shangri-La Paris, a princely palace combining imperial heritage and Asian luxury on Avenue d'Iéna

Avenue d'Iéna, in the 16ᵉ arrondissement, the Shangri-La Paris embodies a bold and successful reconversion, from the private palace of Prince Roland Bonaparte to a listed Monument Historique and distinguished palace hotel.

The Peninsula Paris, the palace that resurrected the grandeur of the Hôtel Majestic

On Avenue Kléber, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, stands The Peninsula Paris, born of a double metamorphosis: that of a historic building, and that of a reinvented modern palace. From its past as the Hotel Majestic to ministerial offices, to its return to majesty in 2014, The Peninsula Paris embodies the delicate marriage between heritage and contemporary audacity.

La Réserve Paris, the quiet luxury of a palace in the heart of the Golden Triangle

In the hushed shadow of the Champs-Élysées, La Réserve Paris has established itself as a confidential palace since its opening in 2015. Housed in a private mansion dating back to 1854, meticulously renovated and designed for privacy, it embodies understated elegance, combining Haussmannian history, contemporary design and Michelin-starred gastronomy.