Boutique hotels, palaces, luxury 4- and 5-star hotels, charming and unusual accommodations... The Var is brimming with places that are as secret as they are legendary. Between Provence and the French Riviera, let yourself be guided by your desires with our selection of the most beautiful hotels in the Var.
Le Castellet: An Exception in the Heart of Provence
A mythical Relais et Châteaux, Le Castellet needs no introduction. It's The Hotel of the Var must-have, luxury version. Overlooking the verdant estate Castellet, offering a magnificent panorama of the surrounding nature, the sea, and the bay of La Ciotat. You enter it as you would a stately home, crossing a majestic park of umbrella pines that smells Provence. Elegant landscape designs, marble fountains, infinity pools bordered by pine trees, and lighting at nightfall: this place is enchanting at all hours of the day, as lavish as it is intimate. In a lazy mood? Relax in the superb spa (the hotel is ideal for a Relaxing weekend with its award-winning spa) or in the shade of the pine forests. Feel like being active? Tennis and golf await you.
The exception is reflected in the rooms painted in shades of honey, lavender, or grape. We love the sleek furniture, the tranquility, and the sun-drenched terraces.
The must-have: the restaurant, long run by three-Michelin-starred chef Christophe Bacquié, is now taken over by the young Fabien Ferré, his second-in-command for ten years. Provence Artichoke Flower, White Asparagus from Mount Ventoux, Red Tuna from the Mediterranean, Provencal Calamari, starred versions of course… the gourmet restaurant offers a range of vegetable and marine flavors, while the San Felice bistro will introduce you to its grilled fish and meats. A treat from every point of view.
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Lou Pinet: A guesthouse vibe in Saint-Tropez!
We love the colorful and vintage chic ambiance of the 60s that gives it Hotel in Saint-Tropez the atmosphere of a private home where you gather with friends. You fall in love with the Very beautiful swimming pool flanked by rooms – small houses with Provençal charm, their facades ochre and their shutters olive green. The 34 rooms and suites are bathed in light and some have a private garden with an outdoor lounge, making you feel right at home. Refined decor, very cozy and unadorned. A success!
Naturally, one wants to give in to the pleasures of the senses, and there's nothing better than descending the few steps at the back of the garden to reach the Tata Harper spa, arranged like a secret grotto, an intimate and protective cocoon. Nooks and crannies lend the enchanting charm to this place of simple, natural luxury. The very essence of refinement.
As for the Beef Bar restaurant, it simply serves the best meats in the region: American Prime Black Angus, Australian WX Wagyu, Japanese Kobe beef… No moderation is needed. And if you prefer seafood, let yourself be tempted by fresh, sunny Mediterranean-inspired dishes: ceviche, carpaccio, risotto, salad, grilled fish…
La Ponche: The Mythical Address of Saint Tropez Village
Its incredible charm comes from the fact that it's right in the heart of Saint Tropez, overlooks the cove, and offers views of the Bay of Saint Tropez from everywhere. We obviously love its old-house charm, so typical of village hotels. An intimate address with only 21 rooms furnished with carefully chosen, harmonious, and essential pieces, it has the scent of a holiday home. From the windows, terraces, and balconies, the view is picturesque: the sea below, sails in the distance, pathways of pink tiles…
The idyllic setting doesn't stop there! The restaurant's terrace, adjacent to the sea, is lulled by the lapping of the waves, and the bar where Boris Vian's trumpet once rang out has kept its famous black and white checkered floor. It was in this incredible setting that «And God Created Woman» starring Brigitte Bardot was filmed. Steeped in history and charm, the Hôtel de la Ponche has a lovely footbridge with direct sea access for swimming! Discretion, luxury, and sensuality for this extraordinary establishment.
Lily of the Valley: A Cure for Rejuvenation and Well-being
On the heights of La Croix Valmer, this place exudes poetry. Entirely designed by Philippe Starck, you will be captivated by its village atmosphere with scattered houses, by the delightful rooms each offering a small garden or a terrace overlooking the Cap Lardier estate and the Mediterranean. Some even have private pools. A timeless interlude, as discretion and privacy are so well preserved.
The uniqueness of this place is its dedication to well-being. Rejuvenation and fitness retreats: Lily of the Valley offers a 2,000 m² space dedicated to health and sports, with a specialty in weight loss. From treatments to nutrition (following Jacques Fricker's method), to outdoor or indoor sports under the supervision of your own personal coach, you'll be pampered!
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Hostellerie de L’Abbaye de La Celle: The historic gem with crazy charm
The charm of the old has no equal. In a bucolic setting, amidst the vineyards of Coteaux Varois, the Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle is nothing less than a former 12th-century abbey, taken over by Alain Ducasse and completely renovated. Clearly, it invites relaxation in a refined and friendly atmosphere where one loves to wander through this succession of gardens and vineyards, ancient cypress trees, and natural springs that feed fountains. Oenology enthusiasts only need to cross the cypress-lined path to stroll through an extraordinary Conservatory of 88 grape varieties!
An invitation to relax, we love this elegant pool, worthy of a jewel box, built on the ruins of a Roman house. It is this same charm that can be found in the rooms and suites with garden. Antique furniture, terracotta tiles, canopy beds... The scent of the abbey resonates...
The restaurant, run by Michelin-starred chef Nicolas Pierantoni (a local), offers cuisine inspired by the region's terroir and garden vegetables. We love both the dishes and the setting, as the restaurant consists of three charming dining rooms with different atmospheres. A historic address with exceptional charm in the Var countryside.
