Choose this hillside wellness hotel for a serious fitness-and-recovery focus, with protected coastal nature and Gigaro beach close at hand.
Above Gigaro Bay on the Saint-Tropez peninsula, Lily of the Valley faces the protected Cap Lardier landscape, with the six-kilometre sandy beach below. Philippe Starck’s architecture draws on Provençal abbeys and Californian villas, setting mineral buildings among Mediterranean vegetation. Its 53 rooms and suites are presented as a year-round base for wellness, with a 2,000 m² Shape Club and heated semi-Olympic pool; the hotel also has a seasonal beach club on Gigaro.
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One guest singles out the building’s appealing design and cool atmosphere. They also felt it looked somewhat worn, suggesting upkeep did not meet the standard they expected.
Discussion is limited; these accounts offer a glimpse rather than a broad verdict.
“The design of the building was beautiful, very cool vibe. It felt slightly worn as if it wasn’t up kept to the highest standards.”
Ramatuelle, France
A secluded clifftop sanctuary on the French Riviera where refined elegance meets Mediterranean beauty, featuring just 37 suites with private terraces overlooking Saint-Tropez Bay. The property seamlessly blends contemporary design with Provençal charm, offering exceptional gastronomy and personalized service for discerning travelers seeking peaceful luxury.
Sainte-Maxime, France
A legendary Côte d'Azur retreat commanding a private beach and crystalline Mediterranean waters, Como Le Beauvallon epitomizes timeless French Riviera glamour with impeccable service and understated sophistication. The property seamlessly blends beachfront leisure with refined dining and wellness, attracting discerning travelers seeking authentic Provençal elegance without ostentation.
Saint-Tropez, France
At the entrance to Saint-Tropez, Cheval Blanc occupies a seafront position on Plage de la Bouillabaisse, where pines frame views across the gulf. The Maison brings rooms and suites together with a separate four-bedroom Villa Riviera, giving it a more intimate scale than a large resort. Its defining rhythm is coastal: time on the resident-guest beach or by the heated pool, with the village centre only a few minutes away. Interiors combine contemporary Tropezian design with work by Jean-Michel Wilmotte and Roger Capron.
Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy
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Anacapri, Italy
A legendary clifftop sanctuary perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea on the island of Capri, blending Moorish-Mediterranean architecture with timeless elegance. This iconic property has been a refuge for celebrities and discerning travelers since 1959, offering an unparalleled sense of exclusivity and refined Italian glamour.
Flamands, Saint Barthélemy
At Baie des Flamands, Cheval Blanc St-Barth puts the beach directly outside a 61-unit Maison of rooms, suites and villas, with accommodations facing the sea or set among tropical gardens. The ocean-front rooms use Jacques Grange’s mix of vibrant patterns, rattan, warm woods and airy cottons. A Guerlain spa, ocean-facing pools and beachside dining make staying on the property a substantial part of an island visit.
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