Hilltop wellness village
Tumbling greenery, warm stone, and quiet sea air establish an unhurried sanctuary, a peaceful world away from Saint-Tropez revelry.
“The Philippe Starck–designed hilltop hideaway sits at the end of a winding private drive in La Croix-Valmer…”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated trainers and therapists adapt fitness routines and nutrition to each guest.
Exceptional
Multi-day health programs combine whole-body cryotherapy, clinical diagnostics, and a semi-Olympic sports pool.
Remarkable
Philippe Starck pavilions finished in Portuguese marble and chestnut trellises among coastal pines.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in Forbes Travel Guide, The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
That’s not to say it’s not glamorous — with design by Philippe Starck, and a clientele that spares no expense in pursuit of self-care, it’s squarely in modern-luxe territory.
“Wicker, rattan, raffia and marble make comfortable bedfellows, and all rooms have terraces with huge daybeds for languorous post-pilates reading sessions in the sun.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Wild coastal trails trace the protected headlands of Cap Lardier, while the bustling port of Saint-Tropez sits fifteen minutes away by car.
The rooms
Arranged like hillside cottages, rooms feature warm woods, polished marble baths, and private terraces opening onto the Mediterranean canopy.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25-meter heated lap pool sits beneath coastal umbrella pines, looking out toward the sea.
The spa
Treatment rooms look onto Mediterranean greenery, offering Biologique Recherche skincare protocols and Ayurvedic therapies.
The gym and sauna
A wood-floored studio hosts reformer Pilates and Technogym equipment, steps from timber-clad saunas and cold plunges.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Vista
Pergola terraces overlook the water, where open-kitchen counters prepare Mediterranean plates and the bar pours into the evening.
Natural materials like wood and leather blend harmoniously with the Mediterranean’s native vegetation, allowing the untouched hilltop locale overlooking the sea to be every much the star...
How it began
Opened in 2019, father-daughter hoteliers Alain and Lucie Weill replaced a 1970s hotel with a year-round sanctuary hidden among the pines.
“The 44-room Philippe Starck-designed hilltop complex melds the Cote d’Azur’s natural beauty with careful mix of neoclassical and modern architecture.”
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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.