How can you recharge your batteries and escape the stress of your daily work routine or those never-ending, traffic-clogged commutes? The secret: treat yourself to a relaxing weekend getaway with your partner. Travellers Society reveals ten of our favorite hotels—refined havens of well-being where spa treatments and personalized activities will help make your stay unforgettable. These 10 destinations have been tested by our editorial team and are all ideal for a relaxing weekend with your partner.
Hôtel le Prieuré Baumanière: A Romantic Getaway Blending History and Modernity
Tiara Yaktsa Hotel: A romantic weekend getaway with a 180° view of the open sea and relaxation at the spa
A paradise just 15 minutes from the bustling Croisette. In Théoule-sur-Mer, nestled against the red rocks of the Estérel Massif, the Tiara Yaktsa overlooks the indigo-blue coves of the Mediterranean. A Relais & Châteaux property, this estate has retained the charm of a 1920s Provençal mansion with its geometric lines and windows and balconies opening onto the Mediterranean. The 21 guest rooms exude a cozy atmosphere inspired by a blend of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean styles. It’s hard to resist lounging on a daybed near the year-round heated infinity pool or on the terraces nestled beneath the umbrella pines. This serene escape can continue at the Sothys spa, before indulging in a meal at the gourmet restaurant L’Or Bleu. Chef Alain Montigny creates innovative dishes that showcase the best of the sea. Enjoy them while taking in a 180° view.
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Château de l’Épinay: Castle Life in Anjou for a Relaxing Weekend for Couples in the Spirit of Slow Living
In Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, about 15 km from Angers, the Château de l’Epinay offers a chance to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a stately home. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxing romantic weekend getaway, especially since Angers is just a 1 hour and 45-minute TGV ride from Paris! The Montuoro family has restored this 15th-century buildinge and XVIIIe centuries to turn it into a 21-room hotel, part of the collection Hotels & Preferences. A music room, a reading room, a game room with its giant chessboard, tapestries adorned with fleurs-de-lis, and period furniture: everything you need to feel like a lord of the manor! Set within the 17-hectare park with its century-old trees, a large natural swimming pool underscores the hosts’ commitment to sustainability. Other highlights in the same vein include the spa, which—in addition to treatments featuring reflexology, reiki, and Tibetan singing bowls—offers workshops on essential oils and Bach flower remedies; the permaculture vegetable garden, which enriches the gourmet offerings prepared by Italian chef Gregorio Sepe at the restaurant L’Orangerie.
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Couvent des Minimes Hotel & Spa, the perfect wellness and gourmet getaway for a relaxing weekend for couples
In Mane in the Luberon, just off the Golden Triangle, the Couvent des Minimes is a cozy retreat surrounded by a terraced garden, where it’s a pleasure to stroll among the aromatic plants and fruit trees. Revitalized by Fabien and Valérie Piacentino, who have breathed new life into it, this austere medieval building retains its authenticity. The 46 revitalized rooms and suites feature either an elegant, minimalist atmosphere or a more contemporary, colorful style. Topped by an impressive wooden roof structure, the cloister—which serves as a lounge—leads to the eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant. There, Chef Gatien Demczyna reinvents southern French cuisine with touches from around the world and prepares simpler dishes for the bistro Le Pesquier. Downstairs, featuring a beautiful indoor pool, the L’Occitane spa offers treatments enhanced by the benefits of Haute-Provence lavender. A relaxing break after a tennis match or a game of pétanque.
Villa la Coste: A Treasure Trove of Art Amid the Vineyards
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Coeur de Megève Hotel: Design in the Heart of the Village
A unique location in one of the most chic villages in Haute-Savoie. Just a stone’s throw from the church in Megève, this 4-star hotel, a member of the group Steller Hotels has been completely renovated by Sybille de Margerie. A lifestyle boutique hotel, it breathes new life into the resort, which is otherwise steeped in the atmosphere of traditional mountain chalets. Spread across two buildings, the 39 rooms and suites—some with sloped ceilings, others with balconies—are adorned with walnut and soft shades of red, yellow, and blue, while the bathrooms feature white and brushed copper. The spa, which uses natural 100% products by American brand Tata Harper, offers a variety of relaxing massages that soothe sore muscles strained on the snowy slopes. For après-ski, the Le Meige cocktail bar—run by a mixology champion—and the La Muse restaurant, helmed by the Italian chef Vincenzo Regine help create a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
Grand Powers Hotel: A Blend of Heritage and Modernity for a Relaxing Weekend for Couples in Paris
In the heart of Paris’s Golden Triangle, on Rue François 1er, Balconies and bow windows in the purest Haussmannian style punctuate the six floors of the Grand Powers, the capital’s newest five-star hotel. An elegant setting that preserves the spirit of the Grand Powers, which opened in 1920. Velvet, silk, curiosities, and works of art—selected by owner Alexandra Marang—blend subtly with marble, brass, and Parisian stone. Decorated in shades of celadon green, powder pink, or blue, the 50 guest rooms—featuring lacquered headboards that fold out like a folding screen—have retained the architectural standards of the Second Empire (high ceilings, fireplaces, moldings, and wood paneling). Under the direction of Maxime Raab, the Café 52 restaurant combines classic and healthy dishes, complemented by Christophe Michalak’s gluten-free pastries. In the basement, next to the fitness center, the Thala spa (open until midnight) offers energizing treatments using Dermalogica products.
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Hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées: A Blend of Art Deco and Dolce Vita
Behind an elegant marble facade with an Art Deco awning, the Hôtel du Rond-Point on the Champs-Élysées (Esprit de France collection) has been redesigned by Milan-based Dimore Studio. In the spirit of the Roaring Twenties, the designers have added a Parisian style tinged with a touch of nostalgia. Both theatrical and uniquely personalized, the 36 rooms and suites blend styles and genres, creating unexpected worlds. Shades of pink, mahogany, and emerald; geometric lines; leopard prints; striped wallpaper; luxurious fabrics; and erotic 1920s boudoir-style illustrations coexist with vintage finds and contemporary furniture. In the basement, the wellness area—featuring a traditional hammam and a 13-meter-long pool—offers a relaxing break. In the evening, the cocktail bar with its selection of light bites or the library, tucked away from view behind the patio, are everyone’s favorites.
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Solaise Shelter, watch the sunrise from bed
This is a far cry from a spartan high-mountain refuge. Perched 800 meters above Val d’Isère, the former Solaise cable car station has been transformed into a cozy 4-star hotel that combines spacious interiors with stone and reclaimed wood. Perched at an altitude of 2,551 meters, the Refuge de Solaise—featuring 16 rooms, 4 apartments, and a 14-bed dormitory—guarantees a complete escape against the backdrop of a magnificent alpine landscape. Once the ski lifts close (5 p.m. to 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays), guests enjoy self-sufficient amenities: a cocktail bar, restaurant, kids’ club, library, screening room, fitness center, a 25-meter indoor pool, and a spa featuring products from the Savoyard herbalist Exertier. True luxury is booking a superior room so you can watch the sunrise in panoramic view right from your bed, before heading out to be the first to leave your tracks in the pristine snow when the slopes open.
Villa Maia, graphic design with a bird's-eye view of the capital of Gaul
Having fallen in love with Lyon’s Antiquaille neighborhood, civil engineering contractor Christophe Gruy assembled a talented trio to bring Villa Maïa to life. Jean-Michel Wilmotte designed a linear concrete structure covered by an opaque glass shell; Jacques Grange created a neo-1950s interior; and Louis Benech designed a Zen garden, reminiscent of a cloister, that is conducive to meditation. PPerched on Fourvière Hill, this 5 stars, A member of Leading Hotels of the World, the hotel features 37 rooms and suites with a sleek, timeless design and bathrooms finished in Carrara marble. This understated atmosphere contrasts with the bright, geometric colors of the common areas. The wellness area pays homage to Roman baths with ancient vaults and marble colonnades surrounding a 20-meter pool. Across from the hotel, the Christian Têtedoie restaurant—owned by the Gruy Group—reinterprets «Bocusian» classics.
