France is full of great new hotels, including historic châteaux and contemporary retreats. Try one of these design-forward options on your next Gallic adventure.
The highly anticipated Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle has opened its doors and two Saint-Tropez properties join the growing collection.
25 hot new hotels in Europe for sundrenched summer holidays
From Palma to Portofino, some of Europe s finest destinations have new hotels still waiting to open their doors to guests
Bougainvillea and balconies: a holiday in Portofino at the Splendido Mare
As spring unfurls and we edge towards freedom, the concept of hopping over to the continent for a holiday is no longer as abstract and absurd as flying to the moon, but an actual, pinch-me possibility. Europe’s sunshine states are already starting to welcome British travellers back to their golden shores, and the date that we might be able to return to them has taken on a kind of magical quality.