The White Lotus is packing its bags once again — and this time, the Emmy‑winning anthology is heading to France. After taking viewers to Hawaii, Sicily, and Thailand, creator Mike White’s next chapter will unfold against some of the most glamorous backdrops in Europe.
A French Escape: Paris and the Riviera
According to Variety, the production team began scouting “swank locations” across France in late 2025, with Paris and the French Riviera emerging as the season’s primary settings. While the story will reportedly center on the South of France, a subplot is expected to weave through the French capital.
HBO chairman Casey Bloys confirmed the French setting during the network’s November 20, 2025 presentation, officially locking in the show’s next destination.
One notable shift: the series has not renewed its long‑running partnership with The Four Seasons, the luxury hotel chain that served as the backdrop for the first three seasons.
Production Moves to Saint‑Tropez
By January 2026, Variety reported that filming would take place at the Château de La Messardière in Saint‑Tropez, a 19th‑century palace turned ultra‑luxury hotel on the Côte d’Azur. Now part of the Airelles Collection, the property offers sweeping Mediterranean views — and suites that range from $3,000 to $8,000 per night. It’s an opulent setting that fits The White Lotus aesthetic perfectly.
When Will Filming Begin?
The season remained in development throughout 2025, with early reports suggesting cameras wouldn’t roll until the following year. With the new location confirmed, production is now scheduled to run from April through October 2026.
Who’s Joining the Cast?
HBO announced on December 20, 2025, that Alexander Ludwig and AJ Michalka have joined the ensemble. Their roles remain under wraps — as is tradition for the series — but casting news typically signals that the rest of the ensemble will be revealed in the months leading up to filming.
When Will Season 4 Premiere?
It’s too early for a release date, and The White Lotus has historically taken its time between seasons. Season 1 premiered in July 2021, season 2 in October 2022, and season 3 in February 2025. If that pattern holds, fans may be waiting a few years before checking into the next resort.
However, Bloys has hinted that the new season is being timed for awards consideration. In September 2025, he told Variety that season 4 would “probably” arrive in time for the 2027 Emmy cycle — suggesting a late‑2026 or early‑2027 premiere.
The Bottom Line
With a new country, a new cast, and a new luxury hotel at its center, The White Lotus season 4 is shaping up to be another sharp, decadent exploration of wealth, desire, and disaster. France’s Riviera glamour and Parisian intrigue offer fertile ground for Mike White’s signature blend of satire and suspense — and fans will be watching closely as production unfolds.
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