The 7 Most Dreamy Hotel Pools in France

Year after year, France tops the list of the most popular countries to visit. In 2024, France shattered all previous records, welcoming an astonishing 100 million foreign tourists, or around 1.25% of the Earth’s population. With its luscious vineyards, glorious beaches, historic cities and beautiful cuisine, it’s little surprise that so many people visit France every year. 

But if you’re planning on visiting France, you need somewhere nice to stay – and nice places often have even nicer hotels. Most of these hotels have simply stunning swimming pools, so whether you prefer a pool nestled away in a vineyard or set atop a hotel overlooking the beach, we’ve got you covered. These are the 7 most dreamy hotel pools in France.

Dive into Luxury: 7 Dreamy Hotel Pools in France

1. Château des Forges, Angers

Swimming pools are some of the best features of hotels, and in high-end hotels, they’re often the stand-out feature. That’s definitely the case at Château des Forges, which is found in a remote part of Angers, surrounded by open countryside.

The pool at the hotel offers a peaceful getaway from the busy hustle of everyday life, and relaxing in this pool makes for a memorable trip to France. Angers is known to be an excellent place for a quiet getaway in France, and sipping a hand-crafted cocktail in the pool with stunning views over the valleys of Saint-Aubin sounds like an excellent way to enjoy your holiday!

The hotel itself only has 14 rooms, meaning that the pool will never be overcrowded or busy, and because it is heated, it means that you can enjoy the luxury of the outdoor swimming pool year-round, even in the winter months.

2. Logis Hôtel Demeure de la Vignole, Turquant

Arguably the most unique hotel swimming pool in all of France, the hotel pool at Logis Hôtel Demeure de la Vignole found in the small village of Turquant in the Loire Valley is definitely worthy of a place on this list.

The hotel itself dates back to the 17th century and was a former Tuscan-style mansion overlooking French wine country.

However, the swimming pool is actually a cave pool, and the caves date back further than the 17th century – in fact, it is classed as a troglodytic pool, meaning that it is built into the very rocks that Turquant itself is built on, so it is likely millions of years old.

The pool is underground, so guests can experience the excitement of cave swimming within the safe confines of a hotel swimming pool! The pool also extends outside for a few metres, so you can enjoy basking in the sunshine in the summer months, and even enjoying the views during the winter as the pool is heated year-round, making it accessible even in the depths of winter.

Because of its idyllic location in the Loire Valley, one of the best wine-producing regions in the world, this hotel offers some of the best French wine, locally made: and where better to sip on a glass than in the cool confines of the cave pool?

3. Excelsior Chamonix Hôtel & Spa, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

High up in the mountains is not the first place you might think of when it comes to France's most dreamy hotel pools, but the Excelsior Chamonix Hôtel & Spa pool is certainly worthy of this accolade.

Found in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, next to France’s highest mountain of the same name, this hotel pool has some of the best views in the country.

Take a dip in the pool and you’re greeted with simply breathtaking views: the snow-capped peaks of the French Alps which surround the hotel from every angle, and beautiful lush, green alpine forests below – it’s like something straight out of a fairytale or a fantasy novel.

Many French people who live in big urban cities such as Paris and Lyon visit this resort every year as an escape from city life, where they complement the clean air and stunning views. And that’s another reason to visit here – if the locals like it, then you know it’s a good spot.

The hotel also has a heated spa pool indoors, so in the freezing winters, guests can enjoy the serenity of a warm indoor pool, too.

4. Hôtel Les Messugues, Saint-Paul-de-Vence

If you were asked to draw a picture of a dreamy hotel pool, then you’d almost certainly draw a picture of the pool at the Hôtel Les Messugues, found in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, in southeastern France.

The town itself is one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera, and the feel of the hotel and its pool reflect this. Not a modern infinity pool, nor a fancy spa-style pool, instead, this swimming pool simply exudes relaxation.

Surrounded by colourful plants and trees, relaxation and connecting with nature are the key themes here. The pool is also isolated and hidden compared to many other hotel pools, so where better to escape to and bask in the sunshine than this hotel pool?

Olive trees and fragrant flower beds line the pool, which snakes its way through the hotel’s magnificent garden, so if you want to get in at one part of the pool, and sunbathe for a couple of hours at a different location in the garden before cooling off again in the pool and swimming round to the bar, you’re more than welcome to do so. A truly dreamy French hotel swimming pool.

5. Molitor Hotel & Spa, Paris

While the French capital is known for many things – the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, quaint French bistros, cafes, and more restaurants than you can count, swimming pools are perhaps not the first thing that comes to your mind when hotels in Paris are mentioned.

However, the hotel at the Molitor Hotel & Spa deserves a place on this list, as it is the famous pool as seen in the iconic TV series Emily in Paris. 

Interestingly, the Molitor is also home to the largest spa in Europe, which also has its on indoor pool, and the Molitor ensures that at least one of their pools is accessible year-round. Paris is known for cold winters, so a quick couple of lengths in the outdoor pool will definitely help you to wake up in the morning, followed by a relaxing swim in the spa’s indoor pool for the ultimate start to your day.

In the summer months, take the chance to escape from the sweltering Parisian streets and bathe in the Molitor’s famous outdoor pool, even incorporating some lengths of the pool into your fitness routine to burn off the seemingly endless supply of croissants!

6. Fairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco

Perhaps the most famous hotel in Monaco, it’s little surprise that the Fairmont Monte Carlo has a dreamy swimming pool on top of all its other amenities.

There are several swimming pools at the Fairmont, but perhaps the most famous and dreamy of them all is the rooftop pool, which offers unparalleled views of the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea on one side, and the mountainous backdrop on the other – swimmers are truly spoiled for choice here.

And it’s not just the swimming pool itself that makes it so spectacular – top-of-the-range service poolside ensures that you’re always treated like a VIP – whether it’s an ice-cold beer or a bowl of olives that takes your fancy, enjoy these luxuries as you bask in the Monaco sunshine in one of the most luxurious hotel pools in the country.

If you visit between April and September, the rooftop pool transforms into the Nikki Beach Club, with parties throughout the day and night on selected days – ideal for those who want to stay up long into the early hours.

7. Hotel La Villa Douce, Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez is known for being one of the most picturesque areas in the south of France, and if you want to explore the beauty of the region from a totally different perspective, then you’ve got to stay at the Hotel La Villa Douce and take advantage of its incredible swimming pool.

The stunning swimming pool, constructed in an arc shape, offers some of the best views of Saint-Tropez from its perch atop the hill that the hotel is built on. Wildflowers surround the pool at the front, offering a form of natural barrier between the pool and its cliffside setting, while sun loungers are dotted around the other side of the pool for those who want to take advantage of the sunbathing facilities at the hotel.

The hotel is also very eco-friendly, and very little water is wasted thanks to its clever filtration systems in place, and guests are also encouraged to undertake eco-friendly activities while at the hotel.

The swimming pool is not only beautiful, but the fact that it is also environmentally friendly and in such a perfect setting gives it a well-deserved place on this list of the dreamiest hotel pools in France.