French Tourism News
Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa to open in France
The storied history of Champagne – one of the world’s great wine regions – will take on another dimension this summer with the launch of the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. Each of the 49 rooms and suites affords spectacular views of the Champagne valley, appointed with Hermès amenities and state-of-the-art comforts.
Hong Kong Tourism Board signs culinary partnership with Bordeaux
The first memorandum of understanding between the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Bordeaux Great Events has been signed at the Bordeaux Wine Festival to further strengthen cooperation between the two cities on wine and food tourism promotion.
Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel reopens following revamp
Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel has been unveiled following a multi-million-euro transformation of its guest rooms and public spaces
Deer Jet offers luxury itinerary for Cannes Film Festival
For the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Deer Jet has designed a weeklong travel itinerary for a limited number of privileged travellers.
Disneyland Paris to undergo €2b overhaul
Robert Iger, chairman of the Walt Disney Company, has announced plans for a €2 billion, multi-year expansion for Disneyland Paris alongside French president Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris.
Nausicaa to undergo significant expansion in May
In May this year, a massive expansion of Nausicaa, the French National Sea Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer, will open to the public for the first time. Already a key destination for lovers of the sea, where guests can experience the vastness and fragility of the Ocean, the opening will make Nausicaa one of the largest aquariums in the world.
European nations lead Economist tourism sustainability index
France and Germany have topped a new sustainable tourism index from The Economist Intelligence Unit. The index, sponsored by Chinese tourism conglomerate HNA, is the first of its kind to compare countries on their commitment to develop and promote sustainable practices in tourism.
Paris Convention Centre brings world-beating facilities to French capital
Paris Convention Centre has been inaugurated in the presence of Valérie Pécresse, president of the Île-de-France Regional Council, Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, and Michel Cadot, prefect of police for Paris.
Qatar Airways launches new service to Nice, France
Qatar Airways has launched a direct service between Doha and Nice, the airline’s second destination in France. Qatar Airways flight QR53 operated by a Boeing B787 Dreamliner departed Hamad International Airport 07:45 and arrived at Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport at 13:15.
Grand Hotel Des Sablettes Plage joins Hilton Curio Collection
Hilton has announced the opening of Grand Hotel Des Sablettes Plage, Curio Collection by Hilton. The hotel was hand-picked to be a part of the collection of one-of-a-kind independent hotels and resorts all celebrated for their individuality.
Qatar Airways signs Monacair helicopter transfer partnership in French Riviera
Qatar Airways and Monacair have announced a new partnership between one of the world’s leading airlines and the French Riviera’s premium helicopter operator, commencing July 4th.
Gare Du Nord reopens in Paris following security alert
Gare Du Nord in Paris has reopened after a security alert saw the station briefly closed. The station, in the north of the city and home to Eurostar services, was evacuated and cordoned off by heavily armed police late on Monday.