Ile de Re, FranceSaint-Martin-de-Re
Villa Clarisse & Spa by Olivier Claire - Once in a Lifetime
Walled garden mansion
Saint-Martin-de-Re Ile de Re, France
Opened
2011
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
Once in a LifetimeWalled garden mansion
The nine-room mansion runs like a private home, centering on a walled garden with a heated pool.
What it’s good at
Notable
Bright, near-monochrome rooms with maritime blue accents, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon.
Notable
An 18th-century private mansion and former cloister, birthplace of General Lapasset.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The old house is divided into just four rooms and five suites, all of them designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon in a contemporary-classic style that evokes the era of the hotel’s history.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The harbor sits a short stroll down cobbled lanes, ringed by Saint-Martin's UNESCO-listed fortifications.
The rooms
Bedrooms frame pale, airy spaces with understated nautical touches, contemporary-classic lines, and tailored furnishings.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool is heated to 26°C with counter-current swimming, set against limestone walls and garden greenery.
The spa
Two private cabins host botanical facials by Olivier Claire, and a hammam sits beside the relaxation area.
At the table
Breakfast arrives on the garden patio with island honey and Mariage Frères tea. The lounge keeps an honesty bar with estate wine.
How it began
The building was an 18th-century cloister and the birthplace of General Lapasset before its owners named it for their daughter.
Ile de Re
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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.