From June 14th to 16th, 2026, Hôtel Royal in Evian will take center stage in international diplomacy as it hosts the G7 Summit under the French presidency of Emmanuel Macron. For the second time, this iconic establishment has been chosen as the official venue for this high-level meeting. A setting conducive to dialogue between major world powers, Hôtel Royal has long been a preferred location for significant negotiations. From the humanitarian conference of 1938 to the G8 Summit in 2003, and the annual Franco-German meetings, it stands as a discreet yet enduring actor in contemporary diplomatic history.

A New Chapter in the History of International Diplomacy

Hôtel Royal's history is marked by key milestones in international diplomacy. As early as 1938, the city of Evian hosted the humanitarian conference initiated by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, bringing together 32 nations to address the plight of refugees from World War II. In 1962, the Evian Accords, signed in the town, marked the end of the Algerian War. In 2003, under the presidency of Jacques Chirac, France hosted the G8 Summit at Hôtel Royal. Since 1992, the establishment has also hosted the annual Franco-German Meetings, which gather political and economic leaders from both sides of the Rhine. President Emmanuel Macron and former Chancellor Olaf Scholz met there in September 2024, continuing a long-standing tradition of bilateral dialogue.

A Palace Devoted to Elegance and Discretion

This past May, Atout France renewed Hôtel Royal's prestigious “Palace” distinction — a recognition that celebrates the property's rich history, outstanding hospitality, and exceptional location in a 19-hectare park nestled between lake and mountains. More than ever, this address embodies the French art of hospitality in an extraordinary setting. A witness to over a century of history, Hôtel Royal — a member of the Leading Hotels of the World — has preserved the soul of its iconic building while renovating it with finesse and respect.
Its new evian®SPA, the first of its kind in Europe, was recently named Best Spa in France by Hotel and Restaurant Meetings France. Furthermore, the hotel is currently in the running to be named one of the Best Hotels in the World in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards.
At the crossroads of excellence, history, and diplomacy, Hôtel Royal is preparing to welcome the G7 Heads of State with savoir-faire and discretion, reaffirming its status as a benchmark in diplomatic hospitality.

About Hôtel Royal

Nestled in the heart of the Evian Resort park, Hôtel Royal immerses its guests in a preserved natural haven, ideal for a rejuvenating escape. A perfect blend of Belle Époque charm and modern design elegance, this legendary Palace has managed to reinvent itself while remaining an authentic destination. Built in 1909, its history is closely tied to the evian® natural mineral water source and thermal wellness. With 150 rooms and suites, Les Fresques, the Michelin-starred restaurant led by Chef Patrice Vander, La Véranda brasserie, a Sport & Culture department for organizing personalized excursions, the brand-new evian®SPA, and 13 meeting rooms, the story of Hôtel Royal is written in the refined language of French hospitality.