Château de Valmer An intimate Riviera escape
This former nineteenth-century bastide, owned by the same family for three generations, possesses the kind of character that cannot be manufactured. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, more akin to an elegant private holiday home than a conventional luxury hotel. Service is attentive without ever feeling formal, cultivating a genuine and effortless hospitality that immediately puts guests at ease.
The property’s 41 rooms and suites extend that same spirit through a subtle interpretation of Provençal elegance. Delicate fabrics, soft color palettes and views over the gardens, vineyards or distant Mediterranean create a sense of quiet refinement. Nature is ever-present here. Vines line the pathways and seem almost woven into the identity of the estate itself, a reminder of the deep connection between the property and the land that surrounds it.
At the heart of the gardens, the large outdoor swimming pool provides the perfect setting for a leisurely afternoon spent sunbathing, enjoying lunch beneath the trees or joining a game of pétanque. That relaxed lifestyle is now complemented by the new Spa by Clarins, a beautifully designed 500 sq.m. sanctuary conceived in soothing natural tones. An adults-only indoor pool, sauna, hammam, signature treatments and fitness room combine to create one of the region’s most appealing new wellness destinations.
Bathed in sunlight, the outdoor swimming pool blends harmoniously into the heart of the Château de Valmer gardens, offering an unparalleled haven of coolness and serenity.
The culinary offering further reinforces Château de Valmer’s reputation as one of the standout addresses in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Recently appointed executive chef Thomas Pezeril, formerly of Villa La Coste alongside Hélène Darroze, has introduced a cuisine that is both elegant and deeply rooted in Mediterranean terroir. At La Palmeraie, the estate’s Michelin-starred restaurant, seasonal vegetables from the kitchen garden and locally sourced ingredients take center stage in dishes that feel as sincere as they are refined. Served beneath the estate’s pines and palm trees, the experience is unmistakably sophisticated while remaining refreshingly relaxed.
Blending discreet luxury, omnipresent nature and a genuine family spirit, Château de Valmer presents a different vision of the Côte d’Azur: more authentic, more serene and ultimately far more seductive.
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