The White Lotus season 4 is set to take fans on another lavish vacation, this time in France. After season 3’s tropical run in Thailand, Deadline reported on September 4, 2025, that HBO’s hit anthology drama will move to Europe once again, with France as the backdrop. While HBO and series creator Mike White have yet to confirm the exact filming location, the buzz surrounding potential settings has already started.
Returning to Europe
This marks a return to the continent after season 2 was shot at the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, Sicily. According to HBO’s head of drama, Francesca Orsi, hints of a European comeback had been dropped as early as February 2025. The decision might surprise some fans who expected each season to explore a different continent, but France now looks set to host the next round of White Lotus guests.
Five-Star Settings in France
Four Seasons Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat. Christian Horan/Four Seasons
Speculation about the exact hotel comes from People, which rounded up five possible French properties that could serve as the backdrop. Given the show’s track record with Four Seasons hotels, the iconic Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera is considered a strong candidate. With sweeping sea views from Nice to Monaco, the property embodies the kind of luxury the series thrives on.
Richard Waite/Four Seasons Hotel Megève
Another possibility is the Four Seasons Hotel Megève in the French Alps. Offering alpine vistas and winter activities like skiing and dog sledding, it would present a dramatic shift from the show’s usual sunny escapes. Yet executive producer David Bernad has previously suggested Mike White is not a fan of cold-weather settings, potentially making this option less likely.
Peter Vitale/Four Seasons
If the show moves away from coastal or resort destinations, Paris could be the chosen stage. The historic Four Seasons Hotel George V, just off the Champs-Élysées, provides opulent suites with Eiffel Tower views and Michelin-starred dining. Pairing it with the legendary Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, could create a city-centric White Lotus like no other.
Other Luxury Chains in Play
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel
Though Four Seasons properties have dominated so far, season 3 expanded to include Anantara and Rosewood resorts in Thailand. This precedent means French locations like the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel or the Hôtel de Crillon remain on the shortlist, potentially in combination with Four Seasons for a blended White Lotus setting.
Hôtel de Crillon
What’s Next
While the location is generating excitement, there has been no official word on casting or a premiere date for season 4. What fans can count on is another group of wealthy vacationers heading to a meticulously chosen luxury property, complete with the dark humor, social satire, and shocking twists that define The White Lotus.
Until more details emerge, viewers can revisit the first three seasons—set in Hawaii, Sicily, and Thailand—now streaming on HBO Max. Wherever in France the cameras roll, The White Lotus season 4 promises another indulgent yet unsettling escape.
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