France has taken the lead in Europe’s luxury travel market, with July 2025 luxury hotel bookings surging 64% year-on-year, surpassing Italy, the UK, and Spain. Paris, Nice, and Marseille topped booking charts, with elite hotels like Le Bristol Paris and The Maybourne Riviera attracting affluent travelers. The surge marks France’s return as Europe’s premier luxury destination, blending cultural depth with upscale experiences to meet rising global demand for exclusive, personalized travel.