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The White Lotus season 4: the hotels in France where it was filmed, and where to stay
The fourth season of The White Lotus moves to the French Riviera during the Cannes Film Festival. Here are the hotels from the series, and the hotels nearby that give you the feel for less.
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After Hawaii, Sicily and Thailand, The White Lotus moves to France. The new season follows a fresh group of hotel guests and staff over a week during the Cannes Film Festival, and several of the hotels are ones you can stay in yourself.
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In short: White Lotus season 4
Where: The French Riviera, with Saint-Tropez and Cannes as the main settings, and scenes in Monaco and Paris.
The hotels: According to Variety, Airelles Château de la Messardière plays the “White Lotus du Cap”, and Hôtel Martinez plays the “White Lotus Cannes”.
When: Filming began in April 2026. The premiere is expected in winter 2026/27, but HBO has not confirmed a date.
A first: The series is not filmed at a Four Seasons hotel this time.
Our first choice: Hôtel Martinez on the Croisette in Cannes. See rooms at Hôtel Martinez
Cannes is the setting for the new season, during the film festival.
Saint-Tropez: the “White Lotus du Cap”
Airelles Château de la Messardière
The 19th-century château sits on a hill above Saint-Tropez, looking out over the bay towards Pampelonne. It has a pool, spa and large gardens, and is open during the summer season.
Book your stay: See rooms at Château de la Messardière
More affordable: Hôtel La Ponche
A small boutique hotel in the old fishing quarter of Saint-Tropez, right by the little La Ponche beach and a short walk from the harbour and Place des Lices.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hôtel La Ponche
More affordable: Hotel SEZZ Saint-Tropez
A modern boutique hotel with a pool and garden just outside the centre, close to the Salins and Pampelonne beaches and with a calm, relaxed atmosphere.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hotel SEZZ
Cannes: the “White Lotus Cannes”
Hôtel Martinez
The 1929 Art Deco hotel stands in the middle of the Croisette, with its own beach, several restaurants and a bar, and is one of the best-known hotels of the Cannes Film Festival.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hôtel Martinez
Read our full guide to Hôtel Martinez in Cannes.
Alternative: Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic
A classic luxury hotel on the Croisette, right opposite the Palais des Festivals and its red carpet, with its own beach and an outdoor pool.
Book your stay: See rooms at Le Majestic
More affordable: Five Seas Hotel
A smaller boutique hotel a couple of streets back from the Croisette, with a roof terrace and pool, only a few minutes’ walk from the Palais des Festivals.
Book your stay: See rooms at Five Seas Hotel
Monaco is among the filming locations for season 4.
Monaco and Paris
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
The legendary 1864 hotel stands on Place du Casino beside the casino, with a spa, rooftop pool and one of Monaco’s best-known restaurants.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
More affordable: Hotel Port Palace
A boutique hotel right on the Port Hercule harbour, with many rooms overlooking the yachts and a short walk to both the old town and the casino.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hotel Port Palace
Paris: Mandarin Oriental Lutetia
The historic Left Bank hotel in Saint-Germain is a confirmed filming location, and also appeared in Drops of God. Read more about the Drops of God filming locations and the best hotels in Paris.
Book your stay: See rooms at Lutetia
How to get to the Riviera
The nearest airport is Nice. From there, the coastal train runs to Cannes and Monaco, while Saint-Tropez is easiest to reach by car or boat. Read more about the Riviera by train and where to stay in Nice.
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