Saint-Tropez, FranceGigaro
La Pinede Plage
Pine-shaded beach house
Pine-shaded beach house
Umbrella pines shade this low-slung beach house on Gigaro Plage, trading Saint-Tropez glitz for quiet days on the sand.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the hotel’s beach is a private one, but it feels wonderfully secluded and even a bit wild — it’s set well off the beachfront boulevard, and shaded by trees
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Gigaro Plage lines the peninsula's quiet southern shore, facing the Îles d'Or away from Saint-Tropez crowds.
The rooms
Simple, light-filled rooms open onto private balconies that face either the sea or the surrounding pine groves.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
- Pool
- Outdoor heated swimming pool facing the Mediterranean Sea.
How it began
The Montloin-Rocchietta family opened the property in 1952 as a cluster of simple seaside bungalows.
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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.