For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the Principality, the South of France offers a range of boutique hotels that provide a more intimate getaway experience. Monaco Life has compiled a guide to a selection of Boutique hotels for a relaxing escape.
Sezz Saint-Tropez is a five-star design boutique hotel that offers modern amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa, and guest rooms with private patios. The hotel’s Restaurant Colette serves grilled meat and fish, while the Dom Pérignon Bar provides poolside drinks. For more information, click here: Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez .
La Tartane Saint Amour is another Saint Tropez gem in a green oasis. This five-star hotel has a pampering spa and gourmet dining and caters to those seeking a more luxurious experience. For more information, click here: La Tartane Saint-Tropez .
Muse, outside Saint Tropez, is a sanctuary of simplicity for those seeking a more serene escape. This five-star hotel is designed for relaxation, with its deluxe rooms, tranquil outdoor pool, and a seafood restaurant. For more information, click here: MUSE Saint-Tropez .
Chic hideaways
In Saint-Tropez, White 1921, also found in Courchevel, is a chic little hotel designed by the renowned architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Housed in a former mansion, its minimalist and contemporary interiors offer a sophisticated ambience, complemented by a sleek cocktail bar. For more information, click here: White 1921 Hotels l.
A similar concept can be found in Arles, where L’Hotel Particulier is a boutique hotel in a grand mansion in the city centre. Its 13 luxurious bedrooms are split between contemporary and traditional wings, offering comfort and elegance. For more information, click here: ~ Hotel Particulier.
La Maison du Frêne in Vence, a place known to have housed renowned artists over the centuries, is another great choice for a chic hideaway, set in an 18th Century townhouse adorned with contemporary artworks by Hockney and others. For more information, click here: La Maison du Frêne in Vence.
Rustic elegance and gourmet escapes
For those seeking a rural escape, Chateau de Massillan, located in Provence, is a renovated chateau set amidst parklands and a lake. The interiors are contemporary, and the hotel features a spa, a dedicated wine-tasting room, and modern French cuisine. For more information, click here: Château de Massillan).
Hotel Alain Llorca, also in the Provencal countryside in La Colle sur Loup, offers traditional and elegant interiors with a garden and a pool. However, the Michelin-starred restaurant steals the show, serving exceptional regional dishes that reflect the local terrain. For more information, click here: Alain Llorca.
Closer to the Principality, in the hills above Cannes and opposite Mougins, Les Rosees provides a French guest house experience. For more information, click here: LES ROSEES.
Hostellerie de L’Abbaye de la Celle, set among vineyards in Provence, provides elegant rooms with Louis XVI-style furniture. The Michelin-starred restaurant serves dishes made from local produce, offering a rustic yet romantic stay in the heart of Provence. For more information, click here: Hostellerie de l’Abbaye de la Celle.
For a unique experience, Couvent d’Herepian is situated in a renovated convent in Héraultais surrounded by vineyards. This hotel is an intriguing choice for a rural retreat with a wine cellar, spa, and various outdoor activities. For more information, click here: The Convent of Hérépian.
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