The White Lotus Rumored to Set Season 4 in France

 

Word is that creator Mike White and HBO have set their sights on France as the backdrop for the highly anticipated fourth season of The White Lotus, the Emmy-winning murder-mystery dramedy.

Thanks to HBO’s ongoing partnership with the Four Seasons hotel chain—which doubles as the fictional White Lotus resorts—speculation has zeroed in on the legendary Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat. Perched dramatically on the tip of the peninsula, the Riviera landmark has long drawn Hollywood’s elite, with Cannes and Monaco just a stone’s throw away.

Still, nothing is locked in. Much like Season 3 in Thailand, which combined the Four Seasons Koh Samui with three other resorts, Season 4 is expected to feature multiple hotels. Whether a French Four Seasons property will anchor the story remains to be seen. Fueling the Riviera buzz, White was recently spotted staying at Nice’s historic Hotel Negresco, a Belle Époque treasure that echoes the grandeur of Cap-Ferrat.

France offers three Four Seasons options: the Cap-Ferrat on the Riviera, the alpine retreat in Megève, and the glamorous Hotel George V in Paris. Each presents a unique tone—Cap-Ferrat aligns with the beachside luxury of Seasons 1–3 (Hawaii, Italy, Thailand), Megève could deliver a snowy twist, and Paris would plunge the series into an urban, romantic setting. But White has admitted to hating the cold, which makes Megève a risky choice, especially if production starts before late spring.

At the close of Season 3, White teased a shift in direction: “For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of vernacular rocks, but there’s always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels.”

Location scouting was originally planned for spring but postponed to summer, as White took a breather after wrapping Season 3. With the show’s most recent installment scoring 23 Emmy nominations, expectations are sky-high.

Locals on the Côte d’Azur, meanwhile, are divided. Some welcome the global spotlight and economic boost, while others fear that a Riviera-set season could unleash another wave of overtourism. I personally think this region is a most beautiful and intriguing location option along with its history that helped make it what it is today.