Saint-Tropez: summer’s best addresses and hot spots

Summer hot spots in Saint-Tropez

1. Villa Marie | A 5-star house with a Riviera spirit, chic and family-friendly

Among the best 5-star hotels in Saint-Tropez, Villa Marie Saint-Tropez cultivates a rare form of gentleness: a preserved pine forest, the bay below, light filtered through the natural umbrellas of the pine trees, and this delicious calm just a few minutes from the beaches and addresses where Saint-Tropez catches fire. Designed like a large Mediterranean house, the property combines patinated marble, earthenware, sculpted headboards, pastel lounges and terraces overlooking the sea.

The 45 rooms and suites up to 60 m2, all different, play the couture charm card: painted ceilings, natural materials, antique furniture, elegant bathrooms, and above all that view of the pine forest or the bay that gives the impression of being suspended out of time. Around the rock-encrusted lagoon pool, the atmosphere becomes almost seaside, without losing the family chic so typical of the place. The hotel offers a Mediterranean, locavore and seasonal cuisine, right in the spirit of the place, a Pure Altitude spa, a gym, a concierge service and a pool bar to extend your farniente until the last light of the sun.

The address is also one of Saint-Tropez's finest luxury hotels for its home-style spirit, far from the bling, served by a team who know their trade and a concierge service capable of orchestrating everything from a simple shuttle transfer to Place des Lices to a day at sea or a flight over the coast. A 5-star address that fully embraces its identity: warm, intimate and profoundly Tropezian.

Villa Marie Saint-Tropez
1100 chemin de Val de Rian, 83350 Ramatuelle
saint-tropez.villamarie.fr

2. Hôtel La Ponche | The glamorous, timeless myth

A legendary hotel that helped make Saint-Tropez famous during the Nouvelle Vague era - Françoise Sagan, Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli and Jean-Paul Sartre all stayed here - La Ponche was still welcoming its loyal travelers and passing lovers after 80 years of operation, until it was bought out in early 2021 by Nicolas Saltiel, founder of the ADRESSES HOTELS collection. The former owner, Simone Duckstein, has passed the torch to the new arrivals, who are determined to preserve the spirit of the place and its authenticity, while giving it a new breath of architectural freshness.

Transformed under the guidance of Fabrizio Casiraghi, the interior designer behind the Experimental Chalet in Verbier, La Ponche is true to itself, a temple of relaxed chic and carefree elegance. Truly beautiful work. Among its attributes: a Mediterranean restaurant and the Le Saint-Germain-des-Prés bar - in homage to the one created by Boris Vian in his day. Not to mention a spa praised by Parisian women, where you can enjoy magnificent La Mer treatments, as well as breathing classes and yoga retreats with practices on the pontoon facing the water.

The rooms, bathed in light, evoke the gentleness of the Mediterranean and the memories of the artists and writers who have left their mark on the place. Some open onto the rooftops and bell tower of Saint-Tropez, others onto the sea. The suites offer generous volumes and terraces where you can dream in the shade of a bougainvillea, while the apartments (up to 6 people) have the look and feel of vacation homes with 5-star service: fully equipped kitchens, elegant lounges, sublime views over the Mediterranean... The ideal spot to stay in town and enjoy the village on foot.

Hôtel La Ponche Saint-Tropez
5 rue des Remparts, 83990 Saint-Tropez

3. Il Giardino at the Hôtel Byblos

With its three new 2025 tables, Hôtel Byblos once again asserts its central position on the Tropezian scene, extending it with its culinary creativity. The iconic establishment, which has been anchored a stone's throw from Place des Lices since 1967, has always cultivated a certain art of entertaining, but now it's taking things a step further with the arrival of Il Giardino, B.Lounge and Sky Bar, three new scenes that will appeal to aesthetes and epicureans alike.

In the heart of the gardens, Il Giardino unfolds under a planted pergola in a bucolic, Italian-inspired atmosphere. Led by executive chef Nicola Canuti, this new restaurant pays homage to the Italy of terroirs and childhood memories. Here, pasta is homemade, flours are sourced from small producers, and every plate celebrates transalpine generosity: paccheri alla carbonara with crispy guanciale, langoustine risotto subtly iodized, smoked burrata with marinated zucchini, or perfectly cooked fritto misto. These dishes are complemented by delicate desserts imagined with pastry chef Geoffrey Turpin - crispy chiacchiere with sabayon, gianduja dome or minute ice cream with lemon and limoncello. All served in a setting designed by Marine Ugo, combining natural materials and terracotta accents in a meticulously staged setting.

At lunchtime or for an extended aperitif, the B.Lounge is the most versatile venue at the Byblos. Between dips in the heated pool, you can share a board of fine charcuterie, a truffle pizza or a ceviche of the day, accompanied by original cocktails such as the Byblos Pastis Sour or the Nacho Sandy. The ambience, elegant but not formal, evolves throughout the day until nightfall. Last but not least, the Sky Bar, the latest addition to the Tropézian rooftops, overlooks the hotel in a hushed atmosphere. Come for a drink as the sun goes down, but above all for the quality of its selection: Beluga caviar, heart of Scottish salmon, exceptional Bresaola meats, or "Cacio de Venus" organic pecorino cheese with truffles, all paired with rare spirits and a cocktail menu chiselled to order by the head bartender. Emblematic mosaics, cosy banquettes and subdued lighting make up a décor designed as a discreet showcase, where luxury is experienced without ostentation.

4. Matsuhisa Saint-Tropez | Nobu arrives in Saint-Trop'

The Château de la Messardière in the hills of Saint-Tropez, now part of the Airelles collection, has teamed up with legendary Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa for the summer season. At Matsuhisa, his most premium concept already known at the Royal Monceau and on the Athenian Riviera, he offers diners " Franco-Pan-Asian fusion cuisine ", with a particular emphasis on seafood. But fans will also find his signature dishes, including " yellow tail sashimi with chili and yuzu soy sauce ", " black cod with saikyo-yaki miso " or " rock shrimp tempura ". To enhance his creations, he also offers a fine selection of sakes and cocktails, not to be missed. Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants on the Saint-Tropez peninsula.

Matsuhisa Saint-Tropez
Château de La Messardière
2 Route de Tahiti, 83990 Saint-Tropez

5. Gigi Rigolatto | La dolce vita à Pampelonne

« Et quand il arrivait/ La foule s'écriait/ Arriva... Gigi l'Amoroso »... This Gigi may not be Dalida's, but her presence in Saint-Tropez is also one to remember! Imagined as a character in its own right by Antoine Ménard (Paris Society) and Hugo Toro (designer), their Gigi has a lot going for it. Just a stone's throw from the beach, but surrounded by olive groves and umbrella pines, the place is a concentrate of dolce vita, reached in a Fiat 500 Jolly Beach. At Gigi's, everything is refined and thought out down to the smallest detail to invite you to relax. Exquisitely laid tables under the mimosa or in the pine grove, an Italian menu to match, a lovely swimming pool, Valmont massage tents, hammocks, the sea just a few espadrilles away, a chic boutique, pétanque courts, ping-pong tables... And even a " Gigi Circus " Kids Club with bouncy castle, trampoline, table soccer and water games for parents and children to enjoy just as much! In a word, all the ingredients for success are here.

6. The Lily of The Valley Beach Club, and the hotel in general

A member of Leading Hotels of the World, this Philippe Starck-designed hotel enjoys a dreamlike location opposite Gigaro beach in La Croix-Valmer, nestled in the hills of Cap Lardier. Lily of The Valley is renowned for its wellness facilities. Its 2,000m² Shape Club, dedicated to weight loss, detox, sport and general wellness, attracts travelers from all over the world looking to reconnect with their bodies and minds. The establishment has also just launched its new better aging program, an approach focused on longevity.

The Shape Club features a 25 m pool, a fitness room, saunas, a hammam, treatment rooms with Biologique Recherche and even consultation areas with coaches and nutritionist Jacques Fricker. The Lily of the Valley method is based not only on sport and treatments, but also on slimming gastronomy. The Mediterranean restaurant Vista and the Italian Brigantine and Pépé can be found when you head down to the beach at the Beach Club. Open all year round, this eco-responsible showcase of polished marble, raw concrete, exotic woods and natural leathers features 53 bohemian-chic rooms, set in houses facing the sea. Particularly noteworthy are the confidential luxury Pool Suites and the four villas, including the two new ones designed by Charles Zana: Villa des Oliviers and Villa des Pins.

Lily of The Valley | Beach Club
Plage de Gigaro, 83320 La Croix-Valmer

Restaurants By the sea, on the port, on Place des Lices...

7. Beefbar Saint-Tropez | Hôtel Lou Pinet

In the Lou Pinet, a sixties refuge designed by Charles Zana and prized by aesthetes, the Beefbar created by Riccardo Giraudi is an undeniable success. As in Monaco, Hong Kong or Mykonos, the menu is built around fine cuts of meat or fish, available in a variety of forms: luxury street food to share, tartare, raw and cooked. For this new season, the menu is enriched by a signature dish, "Bao Bun with Kobe Beef, smoked with jasmine tea", to be enjoyed at lunchtime and in the evening, comfortably seated in the gardens and outside terraces. And, to finish on a high note, another novelty: an addictive raspberry Baby Tropézienne.

Beefbar Saint-Tropez
Lou Pinet Hotel
70 Chemin du Pinet, 83990 Saint-Tropez

8. TIGrr Saint-Tropez

Black and white marble checkerboard floor, Thonet seats, Colombo sofa, Maison Jansen soft lighting, gold discs, facet balls. It's like being in an old Hollywood hotel, with an old-fashioned yet modern charm - it's perfect. As for the best, there's Madame Pam's Thai table, the club (which does karaoke at times) and, of course, the pétanque court. A TIGrr you'll want to get to know.

TIGrr Saint-Tropez
14 avenue Paul Signac, 83990 Saint-Tropez
TIGrr Saint-Tropez website

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9. Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière

This palace, located on a 13-hectare estate and already mentioned above in connection with its summer culinary collaboration with chef Nobu Matsuhisa, has undergone major embellishment work following its incorporation into the Airelles luxury hotel collection (Courchevel, Gordes, Versailles...). Among the facilities that make it a prestigious wellness destination: a 25-metre swim line in the garden with sea view, a 1,000m² Airelles by Valmont spa, a private beach, an open-air yoga platform...

In this dream setting, guests in the 86 rooms and suites (all with private balconies) can also enjoy new and exciting experiences. Among the many activities on offer, a hot-air balloon ride or a side-car tour of the vineyards are sure to please. Children are also catered for, with a host of new activities on offer this season at the brand-new 500m² Airelles Summer Camp. It's simple, it's all here.

Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière
2 Route de Tahiti, 83990 Saint-Tropez

10. La Tartane | Charming Provencal hamlet

Located on the Route des Salins, 9 km from the famous Pampelonne beach, La Tartane (formerly the Hôtel Saint Amour) was designed by the architectural firm Notoire. Like an intimate seaside hideaway, the 27-key 5-star hotel has been imagined as a Provencal hamlet amidst a theater of greenery. Inside, an elegant sobriety perpetuates the charm of the mythical peninsula: bright colors, rattan furniture and stylized drawings painted on the walls by Brazilian artist João Incerti. The enchantment of the south continues outside, with its open-air restaurant and swimming pool lined with large wooden beds.

What makes the difference? The suites, spread over two or three floors, offer pleasant living spaces.

La Tartane Saint-Tropez
27 keys, 5 types, from €590 per night
Chemin des Salins, 83990 Saint-Tropez