Lices Saint-Tropez, France
Opened
1967
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Social ClassicOutside the door
The house
Floirat SignaturesRiviera jet-set showpiece
Burnt-orange and ochre facades cluster like a Provençal hamlet around a central pool, where daytime lounging transitions into late-night glamour.
“this landmark hotel, which still draws the see-and-be-seen crowd, especially to its nightclub — the hottest in St. Tropez.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Attentive Palace-grade service brings embroidered linens, Sisley bath amenities, and dedicated private shuttles to Pampelonne Beach.
Remarkable
Subterranean revelry at Les Caves du Roy pairs with sunset cocktails across the panoramic open-air Skybar.
Remarkable
A continuous family-run Riviera fixture since 1967, welcoming loyal generational guests back to the poolside piazza.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
It’s laid out like a little village, an homage to the Lebanese city from which it borrows its name; the result is an extra measure of privacy
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set just uphill from the Place des Lices, the hotel sits a short stroll from morning markets, pétanque games, and the yacht harbor.
The rooms
Individually styled rooms feature Vallauris ceramics and bespoke fabrics, while select duplex suites open onto private terraces with outdoor showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated year-round, the curved outdoor pool sits bordered by sun loungers and timber decking beneath ochre village facades.
The spa
Treatment suites pair Sisley rituals with intricately carved Lebanese woodwork, opening onto a sunlit ceramic mosaic courtyard.
The gym
Cardio machines and stationary bikes line arched windows looking out onto the property's quiet garden courtyard.
Restaurant
Il Giardino
Tables sit under a dense canopy of hanging florals, serving regional Italian dishes prepared with herbs from the vegetable garden.
pulling up to the burnt orange exterior of Hotel Byblos, with its mythological logo and plethora of tropical plant life, I’m transported to another world
Bar
Skybar
Set beneath exposed timber beams, the open-air rooftop serves craft cocktails facing sunset views across the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
At the table
Underground nightclub Les Caves du Roy brings late-night dancing, and candlelit outdoor terraces host evening dining beneath glowing lanterns.
How it began
Lebanese businessman Jean-Prosper Gay-Para built the property in 1967 as a tribute to Brigitte Bardot before selling it to Sylvain Floirat.
“Rivea was designed by Italian practice Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Partners and features a vast terrace with oversized B&B Italia furniture.”
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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.