This Iconic Courchevel, France, Hotel Has 'Palace Status'-and Incredible Apres-ski

"I've checked in at a few of the group's lauded hotels over my decade-plus time living in France, but the Alpine locale has long been on my bucket list. Courchevel, the ritzy ski resort in France's Les 3 Vallées-the world's largest interconnected ski area-lives up to its reputation of "Saint-Tropez in the snow." Here, you'll recognize some of the same restaurants (Kinugawa, Bagatelle) and hotels that line the cobblestone streets of the famous French Riviera town."

"As the quintessence of Barrière's savoir-faire, Fouquet's embodies our vision of discreet, welcoming luxury, deeply rooted in French excellence and art de vivre; our ambition is to create places where refinement is never imposed, but shared-with elegance and warmth."

Palace status is reserved for France's most coveted hotels and currently includes 31 properties. Fouquet's Courchevel is a newly rebranded member of the Barrière Collection and one of four Fouquet's hotels. Barrière is a family-run luxury hotel group founded more than a century ago in Deauville, Normandy, with roots in French excellence and art de vivre. The group's vision frames Fouquet's as the quintessence of Barrière's savoir-faire, emphasizing discreet, welcoming luxury. The hotel occupies a premier Courchevel location with ski-in/ski-out access and village proximity. The relaunch introduced a refreshed lounge, a new hair salon, and expanded spa offerings.

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