Saint-Raphael, FranceLe Dramont
Les Roches Rouges Hotel, Saint Raphaël, Beaumier
Modernist Riviera retreat
Le Dramont Saint-Raphael, France
Opened
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
BeaumierModernist Riviera retreat
White modernist tiers step down the cliff to the water, trading Riviera spectacle for red rocks and sea bathing.
“The white modernist building of Les Roches Rouges stands out like a sugar cube tickled by blue ripples of the ocean.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Festen restored the 1950s modernist architecture with polished concrete and terracotta.
Notable
Welcome Campari cocktails on arrival, and drinks served directly to seaside sun loungers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of France and Monaco
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
Today, sitting by the hotel’s picture windows, looking out at the sea, feels something like being on a beautiful vintage boat with a modernist interior.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The red rocks of the Esterel rise directly behind, and the private isle of Île d'Or sits just offshore.
The rooms
Concrete floors meet azure and ochre tones indoors, with private balconies framing views across the Mediterranean.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 22-metre freshwater lap pool lines the stone terrace, and a natural seawater basin is carved straight into the rocks.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Estelo serves market-fresh fish on a terrace shaded by yellow canvas sails, and a seaside bar shakes Riviera cocktails.
The original modernist building—reminiscent of a California motel—houses 42 balconied rooms that exude retro style: Mini polaroids of vintage beach scenes are pinned to the whitewashed walls.
How it began
The building began in the late 1950s as a coastal motel, before a 2017 restoration stripped away later additions.
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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.