La Ponche Saint-Tropez, France
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LuxeOutside the door
Bohemian Riviera redoubt
Sunlight reflects off the water into quiet pedestrian alleys, preserving a slow-paced Riviera intimacy right at the water's edge.
“The restaurant feels a bit secluded, hidden around a corner in a small square overlooking a tranquil bay.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Storied mid-century hideaway where Boris Vian, Pablo Picasso, and Brigitte Bardot forged the Saint-Tropez bohemian mythos.
Notable
Unfussy neo-Provençal interiors pairing creamy plaster walls, polished walnut, and terracotta tilework overlooking the cove.
Notable
Attentive old-town concierge care, custom arrivals by vintage Piaggio shuttle, and private sea-facing sun terraces.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Today, a thorough renovation by Fabrizio Casiraghi returns it to its former glory, and while it’s no period piece, it is possessed of a low-key glamour
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked away in the historic fisherman's quarter, the hotel sits steps from the old port and the 17th-century Citadel.
The rooms
Bedrooms feature sand-toned finishes, crisp linens, and French doors that open out toward the pastel bell tower or calm bay.
The spa
Treatment rooms host massages and La Mer facials, and terrace tables look across terracotta roofs toward the bell tower.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant La Ponche
Linen-dressed tables extend onto a seaside terrace serving Provençal dishes and fresh catches from local fishermen.
The bohemian allure that once drew an illustrious Parisian clientele of Left Bank writers, jazz musicians, and glam 1950s film stars still prevails…
Le Bar Saint-Germain-des-Prés
First opened in 1949 with Boris Vian, this wood-paneled piano lounge mixes signature cocktails under warm lamplight.
How it began
Starting out as a humble fisherman's bar in 1938, the property soon transformed into a mid-century haven for artists and cinema icons.
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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.