The Best Hotels for a Spa and Gastronomy Weekend

Sleep in a Provençal convent, a Burgundian chateau, a palace facing the Atlantic, or a charming Alsatian estate? These exceptional hotels all share one thing in common: they seamlessly pair gourmet dining with often spectacular luxury spas. Here are six hideaways to indulge in a retreat of luxury, fine food, and total serenity.

What if your weekend started by heading up into the treetops? For a spa weekend under 2 hours from Paris, nestled between Tours and the first Châteaux of the Loire Valley, trade city life for 300 hectares of private forest where contemporary art blooms beneath the trees. Reach your lodge perched four meters high in the canopy—featuring a king-size bed overlooking the forest and a spacious terrace extended by a private hot tub (Spa+ lodges also feature a sauna). Each of the 21 lodges was entrusted to an artist who infused it with original works: choose your universe, from Charlélie Couture to JonOne, Jacques Bosser to Aurèle. A 2025 Michelin Key honors the property. Everything here invites you to disconnect: the silence of the woods, filtered light through the branches, and a quiet retreat far from the world's noise, making it easy to ditch screens for a true digital detox in nature.

Stay wrapped in your cozy cocoon with in-lodge dinner delivery, or head to Ardent, the restaurant by chef Rémi Berment. Here, the chef plays with open flames, forest-foraged ingredients, garden vegetables, and organic farm produce based on the daily harvest—a culinary experience featured in the 2026 Michelin Guide selection.

On the spa side, well-being comes directly to you—inside your lodge or on the terrace—before a shirin-yoku forest bath or a sylvotherapy session to learn how to breathe again, just two hours from the French capital. Enjoy a 20 × 5-meter swimming lane open from May to October, along with cycling, canoeing, hot-air ballooning, and châteaux within easy riding distance. Along the forest paths, monumental sculptures emerge between tree trunks, from Aurèle’s Lost Dog to Michel Audiard’s La Femme Loire. Finally, meet Mr. Le Chêne, a oak tree nearly 200 years old, perfect for taking a quiet moment to unwind.

We love: The house-blended essential oils at the concept store, crafted directly from forest essences.

Allée de la Duporterie, 37320 Esvres. From €290 per night.

Experience true Burgundian immersion at this address from the Collection des Hôtels du Vignoble, located steps away from one of the region's most prestigious grand crus, Clos de Vougeot. Originally a 6th-century priory, then a 14th-century fortress rebuilt into a 17th-century pleasure house, Château de Gilly-lès-Cîteaux had everything to charm owners Alice and Jérôme Tourbier. The architectural transformation was entrusted to Chevalier & Guillemot, with interior design by A.S.L. The result? In 2026, Château de Gilly—a historic monument—became Les Sources de Vougeot: a venue elegantly blending modernity and history, refinement and local terroir. Step through a small door to reveal a vast lobby set inside the priory's former kitchen: rib-vaulted ceilings, solid columns, arched windows, weathered floor tiles, and dual fireplaces set the tone for a deeply refined stay. Les Sources de Vougeot features 49 rooms and suites, ranging from 29 sqm Comfort Rooms with delicate floral wallpapers to the 105 sqm Vigne Rose Suite, complete with a private library, bar, coffered ceilings, and restored ancient frescoes set against a modern, quietly elegant ambiance.

Two restaurants, one chef: Julien Martin, a native of Burgundy. Enjoy lunch under the sturdy timber frame at L'Auberge des Cîteaux, where the rustic setting translates straight to the plate with generous local classics like traditional Boeuf Bourguignon served with butter-rich mashed potatoes. Save the gastronomic menu for dinner at Clos de La Tour. The mood shifts dramatically inside its near-monastic decor, designed to focus all attention on a terribly delicate, highly contemporary 3, 4, or 6-course menu.

The wellness spa awaits beneath the elegant 14th-century vaults of the former wine cellar, once maintained by the monks of the Cistercian Order. Treatments feature Caudalie products. After swimming laps in the pool, relax in the hydrotherapy pool or the soothing sauna bubble. Outdoors, enjoy tennis or open-air swimming, followed by a stroll through the hotel's French formal gardens. Don't miss the famous Burgundy Wine Route, home to legendary appellations and UNESCO World Heritage Climats of the Côte de Nuits. Les Sources de Vougeot invites you to private tastings of five prestigious wines guided by the head sommelier, or tours of iconic estates and Cistercian abbeys. Les Sources de Vougeot successfully modernizes Burgundian heritage with unmatched soul.

We love: Le Moulin, a private house accommodating up to 5 guests, perfect for a secluded family getaway.

2, place du Château, Château de Gilly, 21640 Gilly-lès-Cîteaux. From €387 per night.

Located near Mane, a certified village of character in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, this convent was founded in 1613 by the Minim Order, converted into a Franciscan hospice in 1862, and transformed into a hotel in 2008. Following three years of painstaking restoration, this medieval architectural gem is now owned by the L’Occitane Group, managed by Fabien and Valérie Piacentino. Set in the former chapel, the lobby showcases a 10-meter-high timber ceiling, Burgundy stone floors, restored 17th-century stained glass windows, and ancient frescoes uncovered during renovations. The atmosphere feels pure yet welcoming across the 48 rooms and suites spread between the original convent, Les Deux Serres, and La Restanque. Expect light oak, natural linen, soft palettes of beige, white, brown, and green, and light-filled spaces from 24 to 127 sqm. On private terraces, take in scents of garrigue and lavender rising from the terraced Mediterranean gardens.

While the bistronomic menu at Pamparigouste celebrates Southern flavors alongside nods to Burgundy (hometown of Chef Louis Gachet), the gastronomic restaurant La Feuillée—named after Louis XIV’s botanist—delivers Michelin-starred culinary artistry. Helmed by Gachet, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, the dining experience offers creative, highly mastered dishes. The 2,500 sqm luxury spa is a true holistic haven, featuring dry treatment areas by L'Occitane, wet zones with swimming pools, hydrotherapy, two saunas, a hammam, a salt cave, a cyclone shower, an outdoor Nordic pool, sensory showers, naturopathy workshops, and personalized coaching. As the world's first spa to earn ECOCERT "Sustainable Wellness Establishment" certification, it balances ethical management with eco-conscious practices.

We love: The magic of the thirteen terraced gardens, best explored along a botanical trail offering views of the village.

Chemin des Jeux de Maï, 04300 Mane. From €555 per night.

Escape to the Atlantic Coast to beat the heat in La Baule at this iconic neo-Romanesque landmark overlooking the ocean. Interior designer Chantal Peyrat created an atmosphere defined by subtle light play, wall mirrors, and marsh photography, anchored by raw or sculpted salt elements. Clean lines, silky fabrics, and plush carpets bring freshness and elegance to the 87 rooms and suites. Alongside La Brasserie du Royal, which highlights healthy local market cuisine, guests can relax at Le Ponton for light seafood dining accompanied by evening DJ sets or live music. Meanwhile, the British-club-inspired Bar du Royal serves as the perfect evening lounge.

Since a detox weekend doesn't mean skipping fine food, the Belle Époque manor Castel Marie-Louise next door houses a fine-dining restaurant set within century-old pine gardens. Chef Jérémy Coirier creates surf-and-turf cuisine while highlighting guest chefs, special ingredients, or rare vintages on select dates.

The highlight remains the hotel's innovative wellness programs. ORA The Longevity Bay is a cutting-edge longevity center combining preventive healthcare, luxury spa treatments, and advanced technology across six pillars: preventive health, energy, nutrition, aesthetics, mobility, and cognition. Guests can choose from three structured retreat formats or book classic massages using Phytomer and Biologique Recherche products. Facilities include three heated seawater pools (including an indoor pool with hydro-massage jets and flotation areas), a hammam, and a sauna.

We love: The three golf courses (two 18-hole, one 9-hole) bordering the Brière Regional Natural Park, ideal for both beginners and experienced golfers.

6, avenue Pierre Loti, 44504 La Baule. From €300 per night.

Spread across 12 hectares of countryside, this 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel sits near the Paul Ricard circuit. Featuring just 46 rooms (27 to 32 sqm) and suites (40 to 150 sqm) with private terraces, accommodations are divided between the main bastide and private villas. The decor offers classic elegance subtly touched by Provençal charm.

Dining centers around La Table du Castellet, where chef Fabien Ferré (trained under Christophe Bacquié) made history by earning three Michelin stars directly. His seafood and vegetable-driven menus celebrate Southern French flavors with exceptional artistry, supported by pastry chefs Loïc Colliau and Rémy Barbagelata. For wood-fired grilling, head to the bistronomic restaurant Le San Felice by chef Thibaud Durix, or enjoy cheese pairings selected by head sommelier Florian Wunenburger.

The award-winning 700 sqm spa features seven treatment rooms powered by Sym Biologic System© (Ecocert certified), a hammam, sauna, salt cave, and Kneipp hydrotherapy channel. Guests also enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, a pine-shaded tennis court, running trails, and fitness rooms.

We love: The 6-hole golf course and coaching sessions at the Patrick Giraud Academy.

3001, route des Hauts du Camp, 83330 Le Castellet. From €242 per night.

Set inside an 18th-century mansion in the heart of Kaysersberg, this 5-star Relais & Châteaux property is a favorite getaway in Alsace. Run by chef Olivier Nasti and his wife Patricia, the property pairs family hospitality with world-class gastronomy. Patricia designed the 33 rooms and suites using warm, light tones, blond wood floors, and contemporary art overlooking the village or vineyard.

The warm aesthetic extends into La Table d'Olivier Nasti, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant showcasing local fish and wild game. A skilled hunter and fisherman, Chef Nasti serves signature dishes like Cévennes Arctic char poached in beeswax and summer venison pithiviers. Traditional Alsatian meals are served at La Winstub, while the Salon offers an acclaimed Tea Time created by pastry chef Jordan Gasco and head sommelier Jean-Baptiste Klein.

Despite its central village location, the hotel features a 200 sqm spa sanctuary complete with an infinity pool opening onto a private terrace, an indoor pool with hot tub, a hammam, a sauna, and organic spa treatments.

We love: Skulptur, the boutique chocolate shop created by Olivier Nasti and Jordan Gasco, designed like a fine jewelry store.

9-13 rue du Général de Gaulle, 68240 Kaysersberg. From €260 per night.

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