Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
Hotel La Vague De Saint Paul Hotel And Restaurant
Wavelike modernist pavilion
Wavelike modernist pavilion
The undulating concrete structure trades rustic Provençal stone for crisp modernist curves, set quietly among pine woods and rotating art.
What it’s good at
Notable
Curving concrete architecture conceived by André Minangoy, set among pine-shaded parkland.
Listed
Landscaped hillside grounds include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, and pétanque.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
La Vague might as well be brand-new, with spotless all-white furnishings, vibrant modern murals, swiveling satellite TVs, a Scandinavian-inspired spa and hammam, and a high-end bistro
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Fondation Maeght is a short walk away, and a forested footpath leads directly into medieval Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
The rooms
Rooms have crisp white furnishings and graphic murals, with windows looking out across the parkland toward the pool.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White parasols and sun loungers border the outdoor pool, surrounded by stone terraces and pine woods.
Gym and spa
Exercise machines face large garden windows in the fitness room, and padded loungers line the quiet relaxation area.
Restaurant
Au Jardin de la Vague
Chef Akhara Chay prepares Mediterranean dishes with Asian accents, served on a garden terrace under striped awnings.
Hotel Bar
Mid-century swivel armchairs line the wooden bar counter, where bartenders mix cocktails beneath circular pendant lights.
How it began
The building served as a corporate training centre for Unisys for thirty years before its 2013 hotel transformation.
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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.