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The Most Exciting New Hotel Openings in France for 2026
©Zannier Île de Bendor
From a private island in Provence to a manor house in Burgundy and a new alpine landmark in Courchevel, these are the most exciting new hotel openings in France for 2026.
One of our favourite things about travel is watching places quietly transform. Not the flashy openings that shout for attention, but the ones that take time, years sometimes, before finally opening their doors.
Looking ahead to 2026, these are a few new hotel openings in France that genuinely excite us. Each for very different reasons, but all share the same promise: travel that feels thoughtful, immersive, and quietly luxurious.
©Zannier Île de Bendor
Zannier Île de Bendor
Île de Bendor, 83150 Bandol
After five years of transformation, Zannier Île de Bendor will open its doors in May 2026, and it already feels like one of the most significant hotel openings in the south of France.
Just seven minutes by boat from Bandol, the island of Bendor has long been part of Provençal lore. What Zannier Hotels is creating here goes far beyond a hotel stay: it’s a complete island experience, blending Provençal warmth with the social energy of the Riviera.
With 93 rooms, three restaurants, four bars, a café, a crêperie, and a 1,200 m² wellness centre, the island is designed to be lived in slowly. Art, design, gastronomy, well-being, the sea; everything feels integrated rather than added on. It’s the kind of place where days unfold naturally, without a strict programme, and where doing very little feels entirely intentional.
https://www.zannierhotels.com/fr/hotels/bendor/
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Rosewood Courchevel
Jardin Alpin, Courchevel 1850
At the very top of Courchevel’s Jardin Alpin, Rosewood Courchevel is set to redefine the alpine hotel experience.
Designed by Tristan Auer, the project feels less like a hotel and more like a private mountain mansion. Natural materials, copper accents, sculptural details, fireplaces, and terraces overlooking the Alps create an atmosphere that is both intimate and spectacular.
With 51 rooms and suites, including three private houses, ski-in ski-out access, a dedicated ski concierge, and the debut of Asaya Spa in an alpine setting, this is Courchevel at its most refined. Add to that a striking art installation by Olafur Eliasson and a strong culinary identity rooted in Alpine and Mediterranean flavours, and this feels like a new chapter for luxury in the mountains; quieter, more considered, and deeply atmospheric.
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/courchevel
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Nordelaia sur Mer
Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes
Following the success of their Piedmont retreat, Nordelaia is opening Nordelaia sur Mer in Beaulieu-sur-Mer and the concept immediately feels right for the Riviera.
This is “lo-fi luxury” at its best: discreet elegance, relaxed design, and a strong sense of place. The hotel overlooks Beaulieu’s renovated port and is just steps from the sea, offering minimalist rooms filled with natural light, soft tones, and artisanal details.
A rooftop with 360° views, a tapas menu inspired by Mediterranean flavours, and a carefully curated wine list complete the picture. It’s the Riviera without the noise; understated, contemporary, and deeply calming.
Nordelaia Sur Mer – Français
©Les Sources de Vougeot
Les Sources de Vougeot
Château de Gilly, Vougeot, Côte-d’Or
In March 2026, the Les Sources collection will arrive in Burgundy with Les Sources de Vougeot, set within the historic Château de Gilly, just steps from the legendary Clos de Vougeot.
This former residence of the Abbots of Cîteaux has been carefully reimagined as a 49-room retreat celebrating the Art of the Vine. Stone walls, terracotta floors, local antiques, contemporary art, everything here feels deeply rooted in Burgundy’s terroir.
The Spa by Caudalie, housed in the former 14th-century wine cellar, promises one of the most beautiful wellness spaces in the region, while the surrounding vineyards invite walking, cycling, tasting, and slowing down. It’s a place designed for contemplation, generosity, and sensory pleasure, Burgundy at its most poetic.
https://www.sourcesdevougeot.com
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Château La Commaraine
Pommard, Burgundy
Founded in 1112, Château La Commaraine is making a remarkable return as a hotel deeply embedded in its vineyard setting.
Surrounded by its own 3.63-hectare Clos Monopole in Pommard Premier Cru, cultivated biodynamically, the château offers 37 rooms and suites, many with direct vineyard views. A spectacular winery is integrated into the hotel itself, allowing guests to experience the winemaking process from the inside.
With two restaurants overseen by Christophe Raoux (Meilleur Ouvrier de France), a spa, a pool, and immersive wine experiences, this is Burgundy lived fully.
https://www.chateaulacommaraine.com
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