paris + Provence + BORDeaux + Basque Country
PARIS
LE SAINT
Le Saint is a great local spot, with a residential sort of coziness. A small gym, spa, and hammam are a nice surprise for the Parisian hotel of this size. So too is the hotel restaurant, which is as much a neighborhood fixture as it is a service for guests, which means Le Saint feels like an authentic part of the city. ~$380/night.
Ahl Collective friends + family will receive a complimentary upgrade (subject to avail.), welcome wine or cocktails, a personal shopper service at Bon Marche (one hour, valued at 75€), and early check-in :)
RELAIS CHRISTINE
Quintessentially French, Relais Christine is hidden away in a quiet cobbled courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés (close to the Louvre and Notre Dame). Rooms overlook gardens, courtyards or a quiet private street, and some of the suites come with private garden terraces. Downstairs is the Spa Guerlain, complete with a Finnish sauna and a well-equipped fitness center. And while there’s no restaurant, the St. Germain district is full of some of the best cafes in town. *This is my favorite property in Paris :) ~$380/night.
GRAND POWERS
Grand Powers is located in the Golden Triangle (as Parisian neighborhoods go, it doesn’t get much swankier). There’s no shortage of upscale hotels here, but the the Twenties-vintage Hotel Powers has drawn some attention as it has recently reopened. In addition to the beautiful rooms and suites, the hotel features a spa (complete with massage, hammam, a sauna, and a Jacuzzi), a fitness center, and great restaurant. ~$450/night.
Ahl Collective friends + family will receive a complimentary upgrade (subject to avail.), daily breakfast for 2, welcome wine or cocktails, and a welcome gift in-room :)
PROVENCE
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TEAU DE FONSCOLOMBE
Château Fonscolombe only became a hotel in 2017, after three centuries as a private estate. Its setting, just to the north of Aix-en-Provence, endears it to wine lovers, as does the Fonscolombe winery itself, which produces organic reds, whites, and rosés. One of the best things about any chateau is the opportunity to wander acres and acres of grounds, and that’s certainly the case here. Just be close by at mealtimes: L’Orangerie, the indoor-outdoor restaurant, is spectacular, and serves a refined and inventive Provençal cuisine along with some extraordinary wines, some of them as local as can be. ~$300/night.
Ahl Collective friends + family will receive a complimentary upgrade (subject to avail.), daily breakfast for 2, a bottle of wine, and late check-out :)
LA BASTIDE DE MARIE
La Bastide de Marie is a charming 12-room inn coaxed out of a centuries-old farmhouse in Ménerbes, 24 miles east of Avignon. La Bastide is set on a 37-acre parcel of the owner’s vineyard, Domaine de Marie, which produces promising red, white, and rosé Côtes du Lubéron. An elegant restaurant with a sunroom and a terrace serves traditional cuisine (including a complimentary daily breakfast). Other amenities include a spa, 2 outdoor pools and gardens, as well as a cozy lounge with a fireplace.
$350/night
LA BASTIDE DE MOUSTIERS
Before it became a thirteen-room inn, La Bastide de Moustiers was chef Alain Ducasse’s home in the country, a 17th-century stone house in a field of lavender dotted with olive trees. It still feels homey and tranquil — only now the rooms have been freshened up and the garden and restaurant have been given the sort of attention you’d expect at a Provençal inn run by one of the great French chefs of our time. In short, it’s a fine rustic hotel set in a particularly privileged corner of southern France, and a foodie’s dream. ~$350/night
FS GRAND HÔTEL DU CAP-FERRAT
The Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat is one of the iconic grand dames of Europe. Set within 17 acres of landscaped grounds, the hotel looks down upon the Mediterranean Sea from its clifftop position. Dining here is a treat - Yoric Tièche is one of the Riviera’s best Michelin-starred chefs and manages all menus. You can have an ultra high end dining experience at Le Cap, a more informal (by FS standards) meal at Le Véranda, or a fun lunch at Club Dauphin. The spa, unsurprisingly, is top-notch, featuring a heated indoor pool. It’s also worth noting that there is a heated outdoor pool, open until Nov. 15. ~$330/night
Ahl Collective friends + family will receive a complimentary upgrade (subject to avail.), daily breakfast for 2, and a spa credit ($100) :)
LA MIRANDE
La Mirande is a must for foodies and (old-school) design lovers. The building which houses La Mirande dates back seven hundred years, in a variety of forms: once a cardinal’s palace, and later a private nobleman’s townhouse. Today it’s an exquisitely intimate 20-room hotel, recently renovated but in traditional, elegant design. The restaurant serves traditionalist no-frills Provencal cuisine, and offering cooking classes as well, in an authentically 19th-century kitchen. La Mirande is centrally placed for exploring the walled city of Avignon on foot. ~$450/night.
Ahl Collective friends + family will receive a complimentary upgrade (subject to avail.), daily breakfast for 2, a food & beverage credit ($100), and early check-in/late check-out :)
LA BASTIDE DE GORDES
La Bastide is a beautiful, 5* Palace hotel, carved into a rocky outcrop in the heart of Luberon, Provence with breathtaking views of the valley. Rooms are spacious and beautifully designed, and so is the spa - the recently refurbished Sisley space comes with a hammam, sauna, sensory showers and treatment rooms. ~$450/night.
Ahl Collective friends + family will receive a complimentary upgrade (subject to avail.), daily breakfast for 2, a spa credit ($50), and early check-in/late check-out :)
BORDEAUX
LA COURSE
La Course is a stylish B&B located in the city of Bordeaux. The hotel features an inviting lounge area, and several quirky rooms, each different in style and size. Like many Bordeaux townhouses, La Course boasts a wine-stuffed cellar. Uniquely, guests can help themselves to bottles from Saint-Émilion to the Haut-Médoc, then uncork their Grand Cru in the lounge (*bottles aren’t marked up!) Other facilities include complimentary bikes, a hammam steam bath, and a cycle machine downstairs. The hotel is simple, cozy, and great value for Bordeaux. If you prefer something more luxurious in the city, Yndo and La Grande Maison de Bernard Magrez are fabulous options. ~$250/night
CHÂTEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY
The recent collaboration between Lalique, the venerable glassmaker, and Lafaurie-Peyraguey, the Sauternes winery that’s now owned by the Lalique Group’s chairman, is a unique one. With just thirteen suites, it’s modestly sized, but in terms of luxury, its ambitions are sky-high. Lafaurie Peyraguey the first premier cru winery to open its doors to overnight guests, and as you might expect, they take their food and drink seriously here. Chef Jérôme Schilling, who earned two Michelin stars at another Lalique property, presides over the restaurant whose inventive menu is tailored to the estate’s sweet Sauternes wine. ~$300/night.
LES SOURCES DE CAUDALIE
Les Sources de Caudalie is a wine-inspired spa and chic country hotel, known for the award winning spa (and beauty products) as well as the famous Château Smith Haut Lafitte winery and vineyards. At the hotel, you can explore the spa (complete with a natural hot-water spring), lake, gardens, and surrounding vineyards. Off-site, you can spend they day biking (with a picnic basket thoughtfully prepared by the hotel), touring wineries, and even participate in the harvest with a local winemaker. Dining at the hotel is a treat - Chef Nicholas Masse shows off seasonal produce from the hotel's own vegetable garden in the two-Michelin-starred restaurant. ~$375/night.
Ahl Collective friends + family will receive a complimentary upgrade (subject to avail.), daily breakfast for 2 (2 michelin star), a food & beverage credit (€85), and early check-in/late check-out :)
SPANISH BASQUE COUNTRY
GRAN HOTEL DOMINE
Inspired by the Guggenheim, which it faces, Gran Hotel Domine, refurbished in 2018, features a whimsical concept that places smart, 20th-century artworks and furnishings in ultramodern spaces. There are multiple places to enjoy a cocktail or have a meal - the lobby bar, Beltz restaurant, and teakwood terrace (where you can catch astounding views of the Guggenheim and the countryside) are all fabulous. Also worth noting - there is a wellness center/spa and fitness center. ~$275/night.
Ahl Collective friends + family will receive a complimentary upgrade (subject to avail.), daily breakfast for 2, a meal at Le Café (including wine), and early check-in/late check-out :)
AKELARRE
Straddling the coastal hills just outside San Sebastián, design hotel Akelarre is known for head-turning interiors, outstanding food, and a location overlooking the Bay of Biscay. Built alongside Pedro Subijana’s iconic restaurant of the same name, this hotel is perfect for gourmands, wine lovers and design lovers. ~$350/night.
Ahl Collective friends + family will receive a complimentary upgrade (subject to avail.), a spa credit (€30), and a bottle of wine :)
HOTEL MARQUES DE RISCAL
This futuristic hotel—designed in 2006 by Frank Gehry—is a located on an idyllic Spanish hillside in Basque Country. Inside, you’ll find slick rooms (tilted walls, tons of glass and steel, bursts of bright red), and a fabulous michelin starred restaurant presided over by chef Francis Paniego. While it's really about eating and drinking here, there's also a Caudalie spa. ~$450/night
Ahl Collective friends + family will receive a complimentary upgrade (subject to avail.), a spa credit ($100), and early check-in/late check-out :)
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