When Como Le Beauvallon opens its doors on 24th April, it will mark the latest chapter in a story that began in 1914. The Belle Époque palace, which once welcomed Winston Churchill and Audrey Hepburn to its terraces, will reopen under Como Hotels and Resorts with Yannick Alléno directing its culinary programme.
Yannick Alléno, who holds 17 Michelin stars and runs two restaurants in Monaco—Pavyllon Monte-Carlo* and L’Abysse**—will oversee Beauvallon sur Mer by Yannick Alléno. The signature restaurant, designed by French interior designer Dorothée Delaye, sits at the water’s edge with uninterrupted views across the bay to Saint-Tropez.
From hillside to shoreline
The ten-acre estate cascades down a hillside of palms, pines and lawns to a bayside pool tiled in silvery blue and green. Below, the beach club and private jetty welcome yacht tenders that moor directly in front of the property, promising constant demand for tables at Beauvallon sur Mer.
The restaurant blends Asian culinary traditions with Provençal ingredients and Mediterranean coastal spirit. Additional dining unfolds in the main building higher up the gardens, where the Winter Garden and terrace offer all-day service, and a lobby lounge features a striking installation by Chinese artist Zheng Lu.
Eight minutes to Saint-Tropez
A complimentary speedboat service runs from the hotel’s private jetty to Saint-Tropez port in eight minutes. A second boat takes guests to the famous beaches of Ramatuelle and Pampelonne, though the hotel’s own pool may prove hard to leave.
The estate also houses an unexpected arrival from London: the 2002 Serpentine Gallery Summer Pavilion by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Toyo Ito, relocated piece by piece to its new home in the South of France. The installation appears suspended between sky, water and light, serving as a backdrop for private events including weddings.
Art and history
Built in 1914, the property closed in 2008 for restoration and briefly operated as a private estate before Como took over. The 42 individually designed rooms and suites feature highlights from a collection of more than 300 contemporary art pieces accumulated over decades.
All suites, including the Como Suite, offer sweeping bay views, while hillview rooms face the Provençal countryside. Guests have access to corridor pantries stocked with snacks and drinks available around the clock.
Como Shambhala treatment rooms in the main building draw on the wellness tradition established at the award-winning Como Shambhala Estate in Bali, offering massages, facials and daily yoga. Healthy dining options from Como Shambhala Kitchen menus are available in-room and at the Winter Garden.
A new chapter for the Riviera
Como Le Beauvallon marks Como Hotels and Resorts’ first property on the French Riviera, bringing the group’s wellness-focused hospitality to one of the Mediterranean’s most storied addresses. With Alléno’s culinary expertise anchoring the dining experience and the estate’s blend of historic architecture and contemporary design, the hotel positions itself as both a destination in its own right and a gateway to the wider Saint-Tropez peninsula. Reservations open ahead of the April launch.
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Photos source: Como Le Beauvallon