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Perched in the peninsula of Cap-Ferrat, with plunging views of the Provencal gardens and the Mediterranean, the Royal Riviera is a grand, belle epoque boutique hotel that is as handsome as it is fashionable. A sense of space abounds, with the muted tones, high ceilings, clean lines and the occasional Greek-inspired frieze making for a classic space very much in the know.

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Housed in a pristine white mansion between Nice and Monaco, The Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat is perfectly set on the picturesque Cap Ferrat peninsula in front of the Mediterranean Sea, close to the Paloma beach and the Le Zoo Parc du Cap-Ferrat. This five-star property build in 1908 features panoramic view of the natural park at the seaside, terraced gardens, a series of cascading pools, ornamental ponds, two restaurants, indoor pool, treatment rooms and steam baths.

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The charming hotel is located in the heart of the well-known medieval village of Saint-Paul de Vence in the countryside between Cannes and Nice, France. Housed in a beautiful 18th-century farmhouse and offering a marvelous view of the valley and the village of Saint Paul, the hotel exudes the discreet charm of a smart 18th-century home with refined furnishings and renovated rooms.

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Located next to the Dordogne River, this charming Chateau is 3 km from Saint-Emilion, France. Grand Barrail Chateau Resort is a palatial 19th century chateau surrounded by secluded and tranquil grounds in the midst of the vineyards that produce this great appellation. It is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property. Expect delectable cuisine, spacious rooms in the main building and in annexes, together with a pampering spa.

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Located in St-Arcons-d’Allier, a picturesque medieval village perched above the river which gives it the second half of its name, Les Deux Abbesses is a quirky and luxurious country hotel that is unique in the region, if not in the whole of France. The heart of this eccentric lodge, divided up into a dozen rooms, or rather small-restored cottages, is the little 12th century castle. Guests mingle with the residents of the village and are invited to explore a countryside known for its tranquility.

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Overlooking its own sandy beach in a secluded cove, Le Maquis Hotel is located on the southwest coast of Corsica, just opposite the Sanguinaires Islands that mark the entrance to the gulf. This fabulous Corsican retreat gives a whole new meaning to seclusion. The Hotel seems to lean back against the hillside with its feet at the water’s edge, stretched out between mountain and sea, overlooking the beach of a sheltered inlet. The hotel’s architecture is intrinsically Mediterranean in style: white-washed stone walls, wooden shutters, terracotta floors, wooden beams in the ceilings.

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This historic landmark hotel is ideally located a few yards from the renowned Place Vendome and the elegant Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The Westin Paris Hotel provides an easy access to the Champs-Elysees, the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Tuileries Gardens and Arc de Triomph. If you can to Paris for a leisure mixed with business then Westin Paris Hotel is the place for you.

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Built in 1896 as the home of Prince Roland Bonaparte – Napoleon Bonaparte’s grandnephew – the Shangri-La Hotel is surrounded by some of the finest museums in Europe and is situated in the elegant 16th arrondissement of Paris, adjacent to the Trocadéro. Opening on the 17th December, Shangri-La Hotel Paris offers unobstructed views of the Eiffel Tower and Seine River, Les Invalides, the Louvre and Montmartre. The building is listed with the French heritage institution, Monuments Historiques, to preserve this important Parisian landmark in full.

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The Hotel Ritz is a grand palatial hotel in the heart of Paris. The hotel is ranked highly among the greatly prestigious and exquisite hotels in the world and is a member of “The Leading Hotels of the World”. The hotel was founded by the Swiss hotelier, Cesar Ritz, in collaboration with the chef Auguste Escoffier in 1898. The new hotel was constructed behind the facade of an 18th century town house, overlooking one of Paris’s central squares.

Continue reading The name says it all – The Ritz

This new luxury hotel opened June 28, 2011 Mandarin Oriental Paris is situated on one of the most fashionable streets in the world, Rue Saint-Honoré and steps from the Louvre. To this eminent location the hotel introduces a modern creativity in every aspect; interiors that combine natural elements with oriental influences, a dining experience by Thierry Marx and its legendary service.

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