Gorge-facing culinary bastide
The stone bastide sits directly opposite the pink gorge, running as a quiet gastronomic outpost in the Var countryside.
What it’s good at
Listed
Junior suites in the garden annexe with private terraces overlooking the surrounding grounds.
Listed
A culinary destination since 1995, serving signature dishes created by Philippe Da Silva.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
a luxury boutique hotel with a tranquil atmosphere and 13 unusually elegant and urbane rooms and suites.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the Var countryside, facing the pink cliffs of the Gorges de Pennafort.
The rooms
Garden annexe suites open onto private terraces. In the main house, several upper-floor rooms look straight out at the pink cliffs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved footbridge arches over the unheated pool, surrounded by timber decking opposite the rocky gorge cliffs.
The hammam and gym
A mosaic hammam curves around a central stone basin, beside a private fitness room equipped for cardio and weights.
Restaurant Les Gorges de Pennafort
Chef Anthony Salliège serves dishes like foie gras and parmesan ravioli under an adjustable bioclimatic pergola on the terrace.
At the table
Continental breakfast brings fresh pastries and regional juices to the polished bar counter, set beside the lounge.
How it began
The building began as a nineteenth-century coaching inn before the Garrassin family took over the site in 1995.
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Our shorthand
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.