This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be.

The Best Resorts in France to Inspire Your Next Trip

In the south of France, along a corridor between Cannes and Monaco, glamorous hotels have played host to glittery guests for decades. The crème de la crème that comprise this year’s best resorts in France have welcomed everyone from Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall to Elizabeth Taylor, the Obamas, and U2’s Bono. However, judging from the plaudits given by iBestTravel readers, the five hotels honored here make every guest feel like a celebrity.

How the Survey Works

Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe. Readers share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations and amenities.

Top Resorts in France

1. Château de la Chèvre d’Or, Èze

Score: 93.76

More information: chevredor.com

This stunning stone château on the Côte d’Azur first opened as a restaurant in 1953, commanding what one reader called a “spectacular” view of the Mediterranean. Walt Disney himself persuaded the owner Robert Wolf to buy houses in the surrounding medieval village to serve as hotel rooms. Consequently, historians believe the château inspired Walt Disney’s own Magic Kingdom. Present-day guests who experience the gardens, infinity pools, and Michelin-starred restaurant clearly feel that special quality too, with one reader stating that the property is “enchanting.”

2. Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel, St.-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Score: 93.45

More information: fourseasons.com

This prestigious property sits on the tip of the Cap-Ferrat peninsula and jumps up to No. 2 after coming in fourth last year. Dating back to 1908, the 74-room resort retains eye-catching historic elements, including a rotunda designed by Gustave Eiffel. Today, the property features a pool club, tennis courts, a spa, and a Michelin-starred restaurant, providing guests multiple ways to unwind. Moreover, scavenger hunts and swimming lessons cater to families traveling with children, while one reader praised the exceptional service, stating, “the staff is above and beyond.”

3. Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cap d’Antibes

Score: 93.43

More information: oetkercollection.com

4. Château Eza, Èze

Score: 91.50

More information: chateaueza.com

5. Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, Cannes

Score: 90.44

More information: hotelsbarriere.com