France

MGallery, Accor’s boutique hotel collection within its luxury division, has its sights set on the French Alps. The brand is scheduled to open a hotel in the heart of the Valmorel ski resort. The opening will mark MGallery’s inaugural mountain retreat and aims to position Valmorel as “a must-visit destination for travellers seeking immersive experiences, unspoiled nature and responsible luxury.”

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is headed to the French Alps. Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin—the brand’s second in Fance (with the Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris being the other)—is set to open in December 2025.

Radisson Hotel Group has completed the renovation of Cour des Loges, and reopened the Lyon, France property as part of its Radisson Collection portfolio. The hotel first joined Radisson Hotel Group in 2022 and has since undergone an update, becoming the first Radisson Collection property in the country.

Advisors booking Scenic’s 2026 France River Cruises by 31 August 2025 can take advantage of limited time bonus offers to enhance their clients’ ultra-luxury journeys through France.

Acclaimed Australian battlefield historian, author and history presenter Mat McLachlan will lead two special tours next year: exploring the Australian battlefields of Vietnam in June 2026 on the eight-day Mat McLachlan’s Vietnam Signature tour featuring Dave Sabben MG, before returning to France and Belgium in September for the nine-day Western Front Signature Tour with Mat McLachlan – 2026.

Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is introducing a series of culinary-inspired itineraries, designed to showcase the vibrant flavours and rich cultural traditions of France, India and Vietnam, beginning this August, these three new Small Group Journeys centred on food.

Michelin-starred New York based French chef, Daniel Boulud, will create exclusive signature dishes for Air France’s La Première and Business class cabins from July 2025. His delicious dishes will be progressively introduced on departures from the airline’s US destinations.

France continues to shine in the world of fine dining with another two restaurants joining the ranks of those with Three Stars in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide – Hugo Roellinger’s Le Coquillage in Cancale and Christopher Coutanceau’s eponymous restaurant in La Rochelle.

More details have been revealed about the two new riverships that will join Tauck’s fleet of riverboats in 2026, with the vessels to be named ms Serene and ms Lumière.

Whether seeking tranquility and wellness or the lively charm of Saint-Tropez, La Réserve Ramatuelle offers visitors the best of both worlds.

French Riviera town Villefranche-sur-mer will also ban larger cruise ships, under the same decree that will see neighbouring Nice turn away ships carrying more than 900-guests.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released a brand-new ‘Magical Parisian Holiday’ itinerary along the Seine in 2025, complementing its existing Holiday Season program.