The five-star property has attracted famous visitors, including Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and members of the Kennedy family. Its Mediterranean setting makes it an appealing backdrop for social media posts. However, Volant said returning guests also value its private atmosphere. “We have a lot of loyal, repeat guests who don’t see this hotel as a hotel; they see Hotel du Cap as their summer home,” she explained. “And as much as they appreciate having people in the restaurants and in the bars, they also want their summer home to remain private.”

The hotel’s website sets out its photography policy. “To preserve the peace and privacy of all our guests, photo shoots are not permitted on the property,” it states. Special requests require authorisation from management. The concierge team can review proposals and provide details of the hotel’s exclusive partner photographer. A restaurant reservation therefore does not automatically give visitors permission to use the grounds for a photoshoot.

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The restrictions do not mean every holiday photograph is forbidden. Volant explained that guests can take pictures along the Grande Allée, the hotel’s tree-lined promenade. However, they are asked to pause if other visitors enter the scene. Photography and phone calls are also restricted at the pool. The rules distinguish casual pictures from activities that interfere with other guests’ privacy.

Enforcing these boundaries can be difficult, particularly when staff must correct VIP guests. Volant acknowledged that saying no does not always come naturally in hospitality. Nevertheless, she said many guests have welcomed the approach. Some have even asked management to apply the rules more strictly. Their response suggests that being able to relax without unwanted photography is part of the experience they value.

Similar concerns have emerged beyond luxury hotels. The Hollies farm shop in Cheshire has introduced daytime restrictions on photography and filming. It gained attention after television personality Molly-Mae Hague shared images from there. London restaurateur Jeremy King has also publicly criticised influencers overrunning restaurants. Meanwhile, a shop on the US island of Nantucket attracted attention with a sign reading “no influencers”. These examples reflect different responses, ranging from limits on filming times to messages aimed directly at content creators.

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For hotels, the relationship with social media is more complicated than keeping cameras away. Photographs can introduce properties to potential visitors, and some businesses actively collaborate with influencers. Anna Fedou, chief marketing officer at hotel group Beaumier, said the company sometimes works with creators to promote its properties. These include Les Roches Rouges on the French coast. However, she stressed that the experience of people staying at the hotel comes first.

“We’re in the business of hospitality, not running photo studios,” Fedou said. “People travel from all over the world to experience the atmosphere, sense of space and feeling that make a hotel unique.” She added that protecting this experience is the hotel’s responsibility. According to Fedou, Beaumier does not have specific photography rules. Instead, it remains focused on guests’ comfort when accommodating content creation.

The debate also involves assumptions about how influencers earn money. Nicole Ocran, an influencer who founded the Creator Union to represent workers in the industry, said many posts are produced without payment. “They create content in the hope of courting brands and seeing who will bite,” she explained. Some receive complimentary stays in exchange for posts, while others hope to attract future partnerships. Ocran also acknowledged that creators can overstep when filming in public.

Fedou identified quieter shooting times as one way to avoid disturbing visitors. “Influencers will generally choose quieter moments for shooting content, to capture the space without disturbing others,” she said. She described Les Roches Rouges as having a relaxed atmosphere. Nevertheless, she stressed that the guest experience remains the priority.

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Recent weeks have seen a series of inequality protests by school students evolve into a national anti-poverty movement that has erupted into violent demonstrations, including looting, arson, and disturbing clashes between citizens and police in France’s major cities. Authorities have cracked down with curfews in a bid to quell the unrest.

But those efforts may come too late to halt reputational damage to the world’s premier tourist destination as nations around the globe proceed to issue new guidance for visitors to France, warning them to stay away from large gatherings, follow official instructions and local curfews, register with safety apps, and even postpone trips.

Christelle Cassagne, head of the national federation of French tourism institutions, ADN Tourisme, said, “The surge of violence in the centres of Nice, Paris, Lyon — it’s catastrophic.” Cassagne also noted the effect of the security problems on tourists who have booked the trip of a lifetime only to find themselves unable to access world-famous cultural sites such as the Louvre or the Musée d’Orsay because of temporary closures, saying: “When you book a hotel for a week, it is not to stay shut away in your room.”

Chers visiteurs, en raison d’un mouvement social étudiant, le musée est fermé pour le moment. Nous vous prions de nous excuser de la gêne occasionnée. Dear visitors, due to student strikes the museum is currently closed. We apologise for the inconvenience. https://t.co/tNKFk3B9aj

— Musée du Louvre (@MuseeLouvre) October 19, 2026

Quantifying the negative impacts on the sector, Didier Arino, head of research consultancy Protourisme, said that just one day’s riots in the French capital had prompted “around a one-percent cancellation rate for the monthly count” across the next few days. Similarly, MKG Consulting said Parisian hotels were experiencing a year-on-year decline in bookings for the next month and a half, from 1 to 0.2 percentage points for stays scheduled from 20 to 29 October, and from 3.5 to 1.9 points for those from 20 to 25 October.

Meanwhile, fears are multiplying that the ripple effects of the unrest could spread far beyond French borders. The Bangkok Post has speculated that Thailand’s incoming tourism could suffer if French visitors, who usually rank second among Thailand’s largest European source markets, decide to postpone trips due to difficulties at home—for example, if temporary road closures or curfews make getting to the airport too challenging, or if widespread damage to property and vehicles impact people’s disposable income streams.

Suladda Sarutilavan, executive director Europe of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said Thailand had welcomed more than 610,000 French visitors by mid-October and described that figure as stable year over year. But official figures from Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul, released on 19 October 2026, show Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals from 1 January to 17 October 2026 were down 4.12% year-on-year. Digging into the data, the drop appears to be due to Chinese travel easing off after the end of the Golden Week holiday. Long-haul arrivals increased 10.55% week-on-week to 178,479 between 11-17 October, a rise Surasak said was driven by short school breaks in Europe and the Americas.

With further protests organised in France on Saturday, 24 October and a general strike scheduled for 5 November, transportation, access to cultural gems, and security in general could be affected. Tourism agencies and would-be travellers around the world will be watching carefully.

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A situation that started a few weeks ago with student demonstrations against educational inequalities has quickly ignited into a wider nationwide movement against low living standards and a declining welfare state—spreading beyond French borders into Belgium too. While President Macron has appealed for calm, French ministers and local powers are scrambling to respond with, at the time of writing, overnight curfews in parts of Lille, Marseille, Nice, and Paris.

French authorities have imposed a partial ban on protests as 3000 stores were destroyed and looted on Saturday night alone. https://t.co/dBU0GPA948

— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) October 19, 2026

Travellers should be aware that French riot police, or the Compagnies Républicaines de Sécurité (CRS) are not known for their restraint, having been criticised many times in the past, including during the so-called gilets jaunes anti-poverty protests in 2018, for heavy-handed use of weaponry and riot gear, such as point-blank firing of rubber bullets and tear gas canisters that blinded and mutilated dozens of citizens.

Now, once again, images emerging from the weekend of 17 October 2026 have shocked global viewers, with perhaps the most striking being the destruction and fall of the central clock tower and belfry of Limoges town hall, an attractive 19^th-century neo-Renaissance heritage building which had survived two world wars. Footage of the belfry’s hulk silhouetted against burning flames and collapsing have reawakened the trauma felt by some when fire ravaged Notre Dame de Paris cathedral in 2019.

France: The bell tower of Limoges City Hall has collapsed after a massive fire engulfed the historic building during protests. The landmark, inaugurated in 1883, was more than 140 years old. https://t.co/7F4OO6tIiD

— Clash Report (@clashreport) October 17, 2026

At the time of writing, flights and Eurostar trains are still operating normally, though delays may occur on the roads due to impromptu closures or curfews. But, is it safe to visit France and its capital when emotions and public anger are running so high, and police responses risk being even more severe than usual?

At the time of writing, the United States has not changed guidance dating to 28 May 2025, which puts the risk level for France at “Level 2 – Exercise increased caution.” However, France’s close neighbour, the United Kingdom, updated its travel guidance for France on 19 October, following the weekend of violent protest.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) noted: “In response to recent events, the French government has announced that local curfews may be introduced at short notice. To find out if you are in an affected area check local media. Follow the instructions of local authorities.” Still, there is no specific UK “Do Not Travel” warning, meaning UK citizens will have to check the terms of their own bookings and travel insurance to see if they are covered, should they choose to cancel their trip. 

See #FCDO #FranceTravelAdvice about the risk of local curfews being introduced. Check local media to find out if you are in an affected area. https://t.co/zD0VI4EBJU https://t.co/lhVsR97OQD

— FCDO Travel Advice (@FCDOtravelGovUK) October 19, 2026

Elsewhere, similar advisories are in place. China’s Foreign Ministry encouraged Chinese to remain alert and exercise caution, avoiding demonstration zones. Czechia has said citizens should not attend public gatherings amid the “deteriorating” situation. Dutch authorities also told citizens to avoid the protests.

Germany has warned that more riots could be coming, and told citizens to comply with authorities, saying fines could be applied if they failed to do so. Italy has urged citizens to stay away from large crowds and remain cautious. It also invited those already on the ground in France to register with an app that can help locate them in case of emergency.

Malaysia meanwhile has perhaps gone the furthest, advising its nationals to reconsider non-essential trips until the situation improves.

MALAISIE / FRANCE Les autorités malaisiennes conseillent officiellement à leurs ressortissants de reporter tout voyage non essentiel en France en raison des manifestations et des tensions actuelles. À mon avis, d’autres pays vont rapidement suivre. Àsuivre.
#17octobre #24octobre

— Geocrises FR (@geocrises) October 19, 2026

Overall, the message is clear: exercise caution, do not join protests, and avoid their vicinity. Stay informed of local conditions and shelter in place if there is a curfew. Comply with officials and police to avoid arrest or financial penalties. Remember, outside its major conurbations, France is a large country with widespread rural areas where life will be continuing as normal and there may continue to be little sign of trouble.

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At 2,620 metres above sea level, Hôtellerie des Laquets does not so much sit in the French Pyrenees as hover over them. Reopened after nearly three decades of silence, the 16-room retreat occupies a restored 1930s building below the Pic du Midi observatory, with ridgelines, lakes, and shifting cloud banks filling the windows. Its altitude makes it France’s highest hotel, but the greater distinction is the sense of quiet exclusivity: once the daytime crowds depart, the mountain settles into stillness.

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Arrival holds the promise of drama. Guests ride the public cable car from La Mongie to the Pic du Midi summit at 2,877 metres, then transfer to a small private cable car for the descent to the hotel. The journey reinforces the feeling that this is not a conventional resort, but a high-altitude refuge reimagined for comfort. Access remains dependent on mountain conditions and cable-car operations, so flexibility is an essential item on the packing list.

The original inn was built between 1930 and 1933 to accommodate scientists and visitors, with tourism helping to support astronomical work at the summit. Its fortunes faded after transport links changed, and it closed in the 1990s. The revival preserves the historic shell and its distinctive vaulted interiors while introducing a contemporary extension. Inside, stone, pale timber, wool and locally sourced details create a restrained alpine mood; a fire-lit lounge, piano, and panoramic dining room encourage guests to linger rather than chase a packed itinerary.

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The bedrooms are designed around the landscape. Those in the newer wing have broad windows that turn the Pyrenean chain into living scenery, while careful soundproofing heightens the cocooned atmosphere. One accessible room also expands overnight access to the Pic du Midi for travellers with limited mobility. This is a small hotel rather than a sprawling complex, and its low room count suits the intimate, contemplative experience.

After dark, the location becomes the headline. The property lies within the Pic du Midi International Dark Sky Reserve, where reduced light pollution can reveal an exceptionally clear celestial display. Hotel stays include access to the summit’s museum and planetarium programming, linking the pleasure of stargazing with the science behind it. Clouds may occasionally obscure the heavens, but even then, the weather provides its own theatre, sweeping across the terraces and briefly erasing the peaks.

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Food will add to the evenings’ sense of occasion. The dinner offering has been developed with Michelin-starred Toulouse chef Stéphane Tournié and is prepared by the Pic du Midi team, bringing sophisticated regional cooking to an improbably remote dining room. A sauna and steam room are due to add another layer of indulgence from December 2026, particularly welcome after time outdoors in thin, chilly air.

Laquets will not appeal to travellers seeking spontaneity, nightlife, or easy road access. Its pleasures are quieter: sunrise spreading colour across the mountains, dinner interrupted by a sudden clearing of cloud, and the rare luxury of looking up at the stars without an urban glow polluting the view. By restoring a landmark that once served both science and tourism, the hotel offers more than altitude-led bragging rights. It creates a memorable threshold between the public spectacle of the Pic du Midi and the private hush of the Pyrenees after hours.

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The suite is designed to make getting ready for a concert part of the trip. It has a dressing area, illuminated mirrors, artwork inspired by Dion’s shows and a wall of microphones where guests can sing. Metallic finishes and lighting add to the backstage feel. Fans can spend time preparing for their night out together, then return to a room that carries on the concert atmosphere. Marriott says the suite can be booked for stays between 12 September 2026 and 31 May 2027. The room may therefore appeal to visitors travelling for later Paris dates as well as those attending this autumn’s shows.

Visitors can also take part in “The Paris Playlist” without staying at the hotel. Its activities include a space where music is paired with fragrances, a creative workshop and places to take photographs. Paris Select Book reports that the two-hour experience costs €49 with a hot drink or fruit juice, or €59 with a glass of champagne. The programme gives local fans and visitors another way to take part without paying for the themed suite. Marriott describes its related “Le Goûter” experience as a mix of French food, creative activities and interactive photographs. Places are limited and available on selected dates, so visitors need to register in advance and check what is offered on their chosen day.

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The hotel’s “Paris Encore: A Fan Singalong” takes the programme into the streets. This two-hour guided walk links places associated with a visit to Paris through stories about Dion and opportunities for fans to sing together. According to Paris Select Book, the route starts at the hotel and passes the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine and the Eiffel Tower. It also includes a champagne stop at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel. The walk is free to book for Marriott Bonvoy members, and joining the hotel group’s loyalty programme is free. Marriott says places are limited, advance registration is required and concert tickets are not included.

Dion’s 16 Paris concert dates prompted a rise in searches and bookings after they were announced in March. At the time, apartment hotel brand Adagio reported a 400% increase in bookings, while Booking.com recorded a 49% rise in searches for Paris. Those figures describe interest reported after the announcement; they do not show how much visitors will eventually spend. Estimates of the tour’s wider economic effect also vary considerably. They help explain why hotels are creating experiences for concert visitors, but remain forecasts rather than confirmed tourism revenue.

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Trips built around live music are sometimes called “gig trips”. For some fans, the concert is the reason to travel, while the hotel, meals and time spent exploring the city become part of the occasion. Le Méridien’s suite, hotel activities and guided walk are all designed for different parts of that visit. Marriott Bonvoy is also offering members access to concert packages through its Moments programme, where they can use loyalty points for selected experiences. The hotel’s activities run on selected dates this autumn, while the suite’s published stay dates extend into 2027. Fans interested in either should check availability and what is included before booking, particularly if they still need a concert ticket.

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“Parisians out!” read a sign in Plogoff; “Non aux Parisiens” was scratched into a car in Plobannalec-Lesconil, while in Penmarc’h tourists were told they were less desirable than migrants.

Parisians have long had a reputation for their character and moodiness, with a clear line often drawn between “the French” and “the Parisians”. Has the war between the two turned more brutal this summer?

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Several cars bearing Île-de-France licence plates were vandalised in the Finistère seaside town of Plobannalec-Lesconil, with inscriptions reading “non au Parisieim” [sic] and “Parigots dehors” – parigot being a derogatory slang term for a Parisian.

Mayor Loïc Le Fur expressed his “disgust” on social media, calling the vandalism “deeply shocking”.

“Our municipality has always been, and must remain, an open, welcoming and respectful municipality for everyone. I offer my full support, and that of the council, to the victims of this vandalism.”

He did not say whether that “support” extended to paying for the damage.

The hostility was not confined to Finistère. In Saint-Suliac, Ille-et-Vilaine, graffiti appeared on private properties, reading “Bobos out” and “Saint-Suliac is losing its soul”.

“Refugees welcome, tourists go home”

Parisians were not the only ones targeted. After severe heatwaves and wildfires swept through southern France this summer, tourists flocked to the cooler coasts of Brittany in search of some fresh air, placing an additional burden on towns and villages unaccustomed to and, in some cases, unprepared for such numbers.

In Penmarc’h, the words “Refugees welcome, tourists go home!” were daubed on a wall, while a jogger was verbally abused by two people on a bike after telling them, when asked, that she was not from the area.

The town’s mayor, David Le Berre, also took to social media to denounce the phenomenon. He insisted that the behaviour had nothing to do with “the welcoming spirit of Penmarc’h”, promised that the graffiti would be removed promptly and “firmly condemned” any form of verbal abuse.

Penmarc’h has around 5,600 residents, but its population triples to more than 17,000 in summer, straining roads, parking and a housing market already squeezed by second homes.

Between April and September last year, Finistère recorded 7.4 million overnight stays, making it the most visited department in Brittany. According to 2023 figures from Tourisme Bretagne, French tourists account for four-fifths of overnight stays in the region, with nearly a third coming from the greater Paris Île-de-France area.

But is this really new? Anne Gallo-Kerleau, president of Tourisme Bretagne, told Le Parisien that such expressions of discontent had always existed, and she denied that the incidents resulted from an exceptional influx of visitors this summer. She said that July visitor numbers were no higher than usual. A Tourisme Bretagne study cited by the newspaper found that 89% of Bretons consider tourism acceptable.

@rmc_off

Des tags anti-touristes en Bretagne… Plusieurs voitures immatriculées en région parisienne ont été rayées la semaine dernière dans le Finistère Sud avec messages hostiles comme "Parigot, dehors" ou encore "Non aux Parisiens."

♬ son original – RMC

Coolcations bring new pressures

If forecasts and travel trends are anything to go by, more holidaymakers will continue to desert the increasingly scorched Mediterranean south in favour of “coolcations” along the Channel and Atlantic coasts.

Brittany is not the only region experiencing a backlash. On the Île de Ré, “Parisians go home” leaflets have reportedly been circulated, and the situation in Corsica has reportedly become more threatening. A dormant independence movement resurfaced this summer to warn second-home owners: “Do not consider yourselves safe on our national territory.”

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59-year-old Sophie Lainault was a flight attendant for Air France from 1989 to 2019, and later worked as a purser on long-haul flights. Overall, she accumulated over 12,600 flight hours, 6,500 of which took place during the night.

In 2019, Lainault was diagnosed with breast cancer. During her treatment, it became clear that there were no genetic or lifestyle-related factors contributing to her diagnosis. Only after five years, a possible link to her profession became apparent.

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“I was asked questions about breastfeeding, whether I was on the pill or taking hormone replacement therapy for the menopause, but nobody asked me what I did for a living,” Lainault told the French media outlet France Info.

In 2024, after a union campaign made her aware of an increased cancer risk due to her profession, the flight attendant decided to seek legal recognition of her case. With the help of her lawyer, Elisabeth Leroux and the CFDT union, she managed to do so after two and a half years of legal combat.

On 25 August 2026, the District Court of Bayonne ruled that Sophie Lainault’s breast cancer was indeed linked to her profession, after two regional committees previously declined any possible link. The night work, exposure to ionising radiation, and passive smoking in particular are said to have been decisive regarding her diagnosis after a series of medical tests proved Lainault showed no genetic or lifestyle-related risk factors.

The ruling sets an important precedent for occupational breast cancer in France, in the aviation industry and beyond. Breast cancer is currently not included in France’s official list of occupational diseases, making such recognition a lengthy process for patients.

“It is truly my dearest wish that this opens the way for other women who might not have dared until now,” said the former flight attendant following the ruling.

No appeal has been filed, making the ruling final. It also means that Lainault will be able to retire early and that all her breast cancer-related treatments will be fully reimbursed by French social security.

“The airline was not a party to these proceedings and has not been informed of the grounds for the court’s decision. Air France stresses that the occupational health and safety of its employees is an absolute priority. The exposure limits applied by Air France are three times lower than French regulatory limits. Epidemiological studies published to date have not established any causal link between working as aircrew and the occurrence of certain diseases,” Air France said in a statement shared with The Independent.

Although Lainault’s case is the first time for breast cancer to be recognised as an occupational disease for a flight attendant in France, a French nurse won a similar legal battle in 2023, after establishing a link between her breast cancer diagnosis and 28 years of night shifts and radiation exposure.

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The project has roots in a 2024 visit to Saudi Arabia, when Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discovered a shared interest in Dragon Ball Z. Qiddiya Investment Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, has been developing the world’s first Dragon Ball theme park in Saudi Arabia since 2024, prompting discussions about a similar project in France.

On Monday, 24 August 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron was finally able to take to X to make an “extraordinary” announcement: a €6 billion investment by Saudi Arabia in an entertainment complex in the town of Cergy-Pontoise near Paris. A total of three theme parks have been planned, one of which will probably be dedicated to Dragon Ball Z.

“You are aware of my interest in manga. You also know of my determination to attract investment to France that creates jobs and makes the most ambitious projects possible. Together with Saudi Arabia, we are making an unprecedented announcement. Three theme parks are to be built in Cergy-Pontoise. €6 billion in investment. 22,000 jobs created. Unprecedented since Disneyland Paris. A new global destination. Right here in France,” Macron wrote.

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The agreement was part of a wider series of deals struck between France and Saudi Arabia during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Paris. A memorandum of understanding for the project was signed by French Economy Minister Roland Lescure and the chief executive of Qiddiya Investment Company.

Qiddiya Investment Company’s recent interest in theme parks and other forms of entertainment is part of a wider push by Saudi Arabia to diversify its economy, reducing its dependence on oil and investing in other sectors, including tourism and entertainment.

“Thank you to Qiddiya and Saudi Arabia for their confidence in our country, our talent and our future. That is the very essence of Choose France: to seek out the most ambitious projects and make France the country where they become a reality. To create jobs. To promote France’s reputation. We haven’t finished surprising the world yet. I am very proud of this achievement,” Macron added.

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While several potential locations were initially considered, the entertainment complex is set to be located on the grounds of Mirapolis, a former theme park that has been closed since 1991. Qiddiya reportedly favoured the location because of its proximity to both the French capital and Disneyland Paris.

Aside from the three parks, the site is expected to include hotels, catering facilities and housing for young workers and students. Moreover, some 50,000 square metres of green space will be dedicated to biodiversity. At the time of writing, no exact timeline has been announced for the project, but construction is expected to take several years.

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The French flag carrier’s Business lounge in Terminal 2E, Hall L, originally featured two private saunas as part of a 550-square-metre wellness area when the redesigned facility opened in 2018. The saunas have now disappeared from the airline’s current list of amenities and the former entrance has reportedly been converted into a staff-only area.

The closure was revealed by aviation website Live and Let’s Fly, whose founder Matthew Klint discovered during a recent visit that the sauna signs had disappeared and the door was locked with a “Staff Only” sign.

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After a member of staff confirmed the facility was “finished”, Klint asked a lounge manager whether the closure was temporary. According to his account, the manager confirmed it was permanent and explained that passengers had been “doing things in there that they should not have”.

Reports point to sexual activity

The manager did not explicitly describe what passengers had been doing, but Live and Let’s Fly reported that his reaction when asked to elaborate left little doubt that he was referring to sexual activity.

The story has since been picked up by other media, including Portuguese broadcaster SIC, which reported that inappropriate behaviour by passengers was one of the main reasons behind the permanent closure.

There is, however, an important distinction between the reported conversation with the lounge manager and Air France’s official position. The airline has not publicly confirmed that passengers were having sex in the sauna, nor has it issued a statement saying sexual activity was the reason for closing it.

The allegation therefore remains based on Live and Let’s Fly’s account of its conversation with an Air France lounge manager rather than an official statement from the carrier.

Too much privacy?

The sauna was one of the most distinctive features of Air France’s premium ground experience at Charles de Gaulle. Its facilities included a private changing room, a large walk-in shower and a wood-panelled sauna capable of accommodating several people.

Despite its size, the entire suite could be used privately, something that made it particularly attractive for passengers wanting to relax before a flight or during a connection.

That privacy, however, may ultimately have contributed to its disappearance.

Air France’s current information for the Hall L Business lounge continues to promote a range of wellness facilities, including showers, relaxation areas and complimentary Clarins treatments, but the sauna is no longer listed.

The disappearance leaves considerably fewer opportunities for frequent flyers looking to sweat between flights. Finnair continues to advertise a traditional Finnish sauna in its Platinum Wing at Helsinki Airport, available to eligible passengers travelling through the non-Schengen area.

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Monte Carlo Beach, a hotel located in the French town of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin just outside of Monte Carlo, has been a well-loved destination for years. It was famously immortalised by photographer Helmut Newton and has retained an iconic reputation ever since.

Nowadays, the hotel is a Relais & Châteaux property, featuring 40 rooms and suites and overlooking the sea. on-site, guests can enjoy a beach club with private beach access, tennis courts with sea-view, an Olympic-size swimming pool a spa, and even an 18-hole golf course. Several bars and restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Elsa Marcel Ravin, complete the idyllic offer.

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In the summer of 2025, French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus collaborated with the hotel for the first time. The beach club was clad in a combination of yellow, black, and off-white, giving the entire space a sepia-like feeling.

Given the success of last year’s edition, Jacquemus and Monte-Carlo Beach have once again joined forces for the summer of 2026. This time, the designer went for a more pastel-hued setting.  Combining white and blue stripes, “elegance meets Mediterranean leisure” in a universe heavily inspired by the beach clubs from the 50s.

“Conceived as a natural extension of the Mediterranean summer, Jacquemus Monte-Carlo Beach is continuing the dynamic initiated last year … reaffirming its Mediterranean roots and a particular vision of the art de vivre. The overall concept draws on the aesthetic of 1950s beach clubs, where elegance meets Mediterranean leisure,” Monte-Carlo Beach explained in a statement.

Umbrellas, sunbeds, and towels were all kitted out with the Jacquemus make-over.

@hello_monaco summer’s favourite address #montecarlobeach #jacquemus #monaco #beachclub #riviera ♬ Self Aware – Temper City

Guest can also make use of a photo booth inspired by Jaccquemus’ Plage collection, which features a backdrop using the Jacquemus Hippocampe scarf, and shop a capsule collection including a towel, T-shirt, and beach bag at two exclusive Jacquemus boutiques. The shops are open seven days a week and are open to all.

Simon Porte Jacquemus’ take-over of the Monte Carlo Beach will run until 27 September 2026 and the collaboration will also be promoted through a dedicated window display at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo.

Although the collaboration between the French designer and the iconic hotel feels more subtle and integrated than most, the hospitality and fashion industry are increasingly working together. By creating exclusive, branded spaces, customers have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a designer’s universe.

Earlier in 2026, designer Elie Saab designed an exclusive cabin interior for the company’s Global 8000 aircraft. Meanwhile, Dolce & Gabbana transformed the Sardinian Luxury Collection Hotel Hotel Cala di Volpe with its Maiolica Gialla print and Burberry settled in at Hôtel Belles Rives in thee French city of Antibes.

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