From Bidart and Biarritz to Île de Ré and L’Île-d’Yeu, we’re traipsing up the southern (and central) Atlantic coast of France, highlighting small hotels with big personalities.
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Noirmoutier: Savor the French Seaside Escape
On the Atlantic coast of France, separated from modern life by the rising tide, the island of Noirmoutier preserves the French oceanside vacation: shellfishing, cycling, and local gastronomy.
The Private Mansion Hotels of Paris
The hôtel particulier is a wonderfully French concept. For nobles, these old mansions once represented country living in the heart of the city. For you, they provide access to a particularly rich way of experiencing Paris.
15 Top Hotels Along the Tour de France
We commemorate the 2025 Tour de France with a look at some of the best hotels along the route, from the start in Lille to the epic Alpine climbs to the big conclusion on the Champs-Élysées.
La Maison de Rhodes Is a Real French Luminary
Champagne is famous for its sparkling wines, but this region in northeast France should also be known for its medieval treasures. La Maison de Rhodes brings both things together under two roofs.
Artists Have Always Come to Ferme Saint-Siméon
If you’re looking for the Chateau Marmont of France, or the Chelsea Hotel for 19th-century Impressionist painters, you’ll find them both in Normandy at the 400-year-old Ferme Saint-Siméon.