Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa - Beaune

Joining Champagne’s already spoiling choice of luxury hotels and retreats is the impressive Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. Teetering on a hill overlooking the vineyards from every corner, the hotel’s beautifully-appointed rooms and suites elegantly draw upon the verdant valley outside, embracing nature and offering every creature comfort. The hotel is a creation of famous architect Giovanni Pace who is known for his work at the iconic champagne house of Moët & Chandon. Between poolside sessions, you can hop to the spa for a vast range of treatments available from Biologique Recherche. To dine, there is the intimate Salon Fines Bulles. Start the evening with caviar and Champagne and enjoy a 4 course dinner served by your dedicated butler. And to drink, there is the Abysse Bar, a sophisticated venue that serves up delicious concoctions from 12pm to 11.30pm. And when you start feeling a little too isolated, head out to explore the surroundings – electric bikes are available to borrow or sign up for a hot air balloon experience above the vines.

A former private residence, Relais Christine is a charming boutique hotel nestled in Paris’ Left Bank in Saint-Germain des-Prés. With just 48 rooms and suites, the hotel has a wonderfully intimate feel. Antique furnishings, rich fabrics and exquisite marble bathrooms give rooms an undeniably French feel, and some come with balconies from which to admire this corner of the capital. The cosy lounge with fireplace is the perfect place to relax with a morning coffee and the papers, or a glass of wine before you set off to discover the Latin Quarter which lies right on your doorstep. A paved courtyard sits between the front and back buildings and leads to the entrance. A beautiful garden, accessible to only a few hotel guests, is a real oasis of calm where greenery is laced across the walls and flowers tumble from the balconies above. There is also a Guerlain spa with Jacuzzi, sauna, exercise room and private treatment rooms where you can relax and unwind.

Cannes is a city that has earned its place on the map thanks to annual filmset and the international jet set that come with it. The Intercontinental has been welcoming both the stars of the screen and those that come to experience the city’s magic since opening its doors in 1913. The hotel is a landmark of the city and is located on the prestigious Boulevard de la Croisette. It features 343 rooms and suites, all with a sophisticted, classic decor. Some look out over the Bay of Cannes while the larger suites have private balconies from which to gaze out over the Mediterranean. The Carlton Restaurant, with its famous terrace, is the perfect place to enjoy creative cuisine using locally sourced produce, while the Carlton Bar is the place to see and be seen. The hotel has its own private beach and here you can enjoy mouthwatering food and drink as the azure water laps at your feet. The city of Cannes is ripe for exploring, but back at the hotel there is a beauty centre and fitness centre for when you want to fully relax and unwind.

Less than an hour from Bordeaux, the 19th-century Château Grand Barrail Hôtel is surrounded by seven acres of parklands. You can expect a warm welcome with friendly staff on hand to attend to your every need. The 46 rooms are split across the château and its outbuildings. Colours are rich and rooms boast lush textures and fabric. Dine at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant which boasts a menu of innovative dishes created by Chef Romain Gondras and his team. And, of course, savour some of Bordeaux’s finest wines which have been carefully selected to complement the flavours. Take time to unwind at the spa, which offers a variety of treatments. Or relax in an armchair in the stylish smoking room and enjoy a cigar from the hotel’s extensive selection.