Hotel du Palais, the legendary palace built in 1855 by Napoleon III as a summer mansion for Empress Eugenia, is marked with distinction as a new member of the exclusive Comite Colbert. The union of this world-renowned hotel and elite luxury association supports their confidence in French luxury and its ability to sustain itself even during these challenging economic times.
“We understand the honor and privilege it is to be a member of this prestigious group and we are overjoyed to be included,” said Hotel du Palais General Manager Jean-Louis Leimbarcher. “The hotel and Comite Colbert share the same commitment to French luxury and tradition and together we can work together to communicate these values.”
In an unprecedented event, Comite Colbert invited a total of five luxury houses at one time to become members on November 26, including Les Editions Diane de Selliers, Lorenz Baumer, Pierre Herme and Pierre Hardy, in addition to Hotel du Palais.
Founded in 1954 at the initiative of Jean-Jacques Guerlain, the Comité Colbert, an association governed by the French law of 1901, has a membership of 75 houses of luxury whose object is to collectively promote their shared values in France and internationally. Their quest is to combine tradition and modernity, craftsmanship and creativity, history and innovation. For more information please visit, www.comitecolbert.com.
Hotel du Palais located in France’s Basque Country is among the most beautiful hotels in the world, overlooking the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Owned by the city of Biarritz, the hotel has been permanently restored and now boasts a glamorous five-story Guerlain spa. According to readers, this "absolutely grandiose oceanfront villa" has interiors with restored nineteenth-century antiques. Rooms with balconies and Atlantic views contain furniture and decorations dating from the Second Empire. The hotel's luxury and ageless charm, coupled with its outstanding sports facilities and thriving surfing culture, make the Palais an international center for vacationers and sports enthusiasts alike.
For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.hotel-du-palais.com or call +33 (0) 5 59 41 64 00.
