Formerly Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges, Fouquet’s Courchevel is the livelier, more social Palace in 1850, with direct Bellecôte ski access, a serious spa and an Alpine Club that works particularly well for families whose children ski during the day.

If Cheval Blanc is Courchevel at its most polished and Aman is Courchevel at its quietest, Airelles is Courchevel in full winter-fantasy mode. Here is what families should know, which suites I would book and how it compares with the other great hotels in 1850.

Thirty rooms plus nine hotel houses with three and four bedrooms, a kids club, three pools and an 18-hole course in the Alpilles.

The Luberon without sleeping in its most famous village. Two pools, two restaurants, three-bedroom suites and Bonnieux a walk downhill.

A Palace hotel built into the hillside of Gordes, with panoramic Luberon views, beautiful pools, a Guerlain spa and one of the best children's programs at any luxury hotel in Provence.

Un hôtel cinq étoiles de Mougins magnifiquement rénové, doté de deux piscines, d'un spa Clarins et situé dans un cadre paisible à quelques minutes seulement de Cannes. Suffisamment romantique pour une lune de miel, suffisamment décontracté pour un séjour en famille.

A hilltop Palace above Vence with beautiful gardens, a La Prairie spa and some of the best private family villas on the French Riviera. Come for the views. Book the villa because traveling with children is considerably nicer when everyone has a bedroom.

Un grand hôtel restauré de la Belle Époque qui réserve une surprise résolument moderne à l'intérieur : baignoires en verre, douches à l'italienne, œuvres d'art contemporain et superbes suites familiales à deux chambres. Et surtout, Saint-Tropez n'est qu'à huit minutes en bateau.

Un hôtel de style Belle Époque à l'ambiance décontractée, situé à l'entrée du Cap-Ferrat, qui dispose de l'une des rares plages de sable privées de ce littoral, d'une piscine chauffée et d'un accès à pied à Beaulieu-sur-Mer.

An intimate beachfront Maison minutes from Saint-Tropez, with a private beach, three-Michelin-starred dining and some excellent but very specific room options.

A palatial hilltop retreat above Saint-Tropez with sweeping sea views, immaculate gardens, a private beach club and just enough old-world grandeur. It is glamorous without being exhausting and, rather unexpectedly, very good for families.

Rosewood’s first alpine resort brings polished glamour to Courchevel 1850. Set in the exclusive Jardin Alpin, it pairs ski-in/ski-out access with an excellent Asaya Spa and the intimate feel of a private mountain manor.

The ultimate insider address. A historic, ivy-draped sanctuary hidden behind a secret courtyard in the Place des Vosges. The charm of a country house in the absolute center of Paris.

Situé sur une presqu'île rocheuse surplombant Monaco, le Maybourne Riviera se distingue par son architecture moderne saisissante et offre une vue imprenable sur le littoral méditerranéen.

Véritable icône de la Côte d'Azur, l'Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc offre une élégance intemporelle, un accès privé au littoral et une ambiance romantique aux voyageurs les plus exigeants.

A vibrant fever dream in the heart of the Marais. Whimsical, flamboyant, and perfectly curated design meets a rare subterranean pool and world-class service.

Ski-in/ski-out luxury on the Bellecôte slope. An intimate Alpine manor in Courchevel 1850 where Aman’s signature serenity meets the thrill of the Three Valleys.

An insider guide to Cheval Blanc Paris from a luxury travel advisor. Room tips, Dior Spa, dining, family-friendliness, and Virtuoso booking perks.