{
  "id": 3689996,
  "title": "The White Lotus season four: Inside the French Riviera hotels setting the scene",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/the-white-lotus-season-four-inside-the-french-riviera-hotels-setting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T06:41:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/08/27/the-white-lotus-season-four-inside-the-french-riviera-hotels-setting-the-scene/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The fourth season of The White Lotus will be set in Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and Monaco, with filming taking place in the French Riviera. The show will capture the glamour and intrigue that comes with the French Riviera, specifically during the Cannes Film Festival. The production will focus on the guests and staff of two White Lotus hotels, with each hotel serving as its own unique location. Airelles Chateau de la Messardiere, located in Saint-Tropez, will take on the role of White Lotus du Cap, while the Hotel Martinez on Cannes Croisette will be transformed into White Lotus Cannes. Both hotels boast rich histories and stunning architecture, making them ideal settings for the series. Airelles Chateau de la Messardiere is a 19th-century property that has undergone several transformations, including a lavish revival in 1989. The hotel is now a five-star resort with a palace status, situated on a 13-hectare park surrounded by fragrant pines and cypress trees. The property offers guests luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining options, and a range of amenities, including a spa, three pools, and complimentary transportation to explore the surrounding Ramatuelle vineyards. Hotel Martinez, on the other hand, is a historic 1929 hotel that has hosted numerous Hollywood stars and served as the location for the Cannes Film Festival Jury dinner for the past three decades. Its white facade and grand interiors make it an iconic landmark on the Croisette. The hotel's rooms and suites feature soft blue, white, and neutral interiors, with each room offering a private terrace that overlooks the gardens or the Mediterranean Sea. The upcoming season is expected to premiere in 2027, with Laura Dern set to take on a new role after Helena Bonham Carter's departure.",
  "summary": "“Season four is about fame,” The White Lotus showrunner Mike White told Entertainment Tonight in April, which makes the French Riviera a fitting filming location for the popular HBO show’s new series. Synonymous with Hollywood glamour and old-money intrigue, the South of France will serve as the starry backdrop, with the spotlight falling on the towns of Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Monaco. Scenes…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "The White Lotus season four: Inside the French Riviera hotels setting the scene",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/the-white-lotus-season-four-inside-the-french-riviera-hotels-setting-3691078",
        "published": "2026-08-27T06:41:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}