Saint-Tropez, FranceLices
Airelles Saint-Tropez, Pan Dei Palais
Indo-Provençal village mansion
Lices Saint-Tropez, France
Price
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Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
The house
AirellesIndo-Provençal village mansion
Built in 1835 for an Indian princess, the ochre mansion runs like a private home with twelve rooms around a courtyard pool.
“India-meets-Saint Tropez in this mustard townhouse, which confounds guests with its shuttered exterior concealing a dark-wooded Raj-era scene inside.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Christophe Tollemer paired Mughal scalloped arches with four-poster beds in crisp white linen.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
It’s a tradition that now includes the Pan Deï Palais, a 19th-century mansion that’s been transformed into a stylish, contemporary boutique hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Place des Lices is just around the corner, and the old port is a short stroll down Rue Gambetta.
The rooms
Four-poster beds are draped in white linen curtains against warm earth tones. Suites open onto balconies overlooking the garden.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Turquoise mosaics line the courtyard pool, surrounded by manicured lawns, palm trees, and cushioned daybeds.
The spa and hammam
Two wood-paneled cabins host botanical skin rituals. Next door, a minimalist stone hammam glows with underlit benches.
Restaurant
Les Délices du Pan Deï
Candlelit tables line the poolside terrace under tasseled parasols. The kitchen seasons Mediterranean seafood and meats with Indian spices.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.