Château Hôtel de la
Messardi, Saint Tropez
oised on a hilltop, Château de la
Messardière is one of the centrepieces
of Saint Tropez.
T_his internationally-renowned, luxury
hotel forms an intrinsic part of the village's
mythical reputation. Château de la Messardière
is situated just three minutes from the beaches of
Pampelonne and the centre of the famous town
of Saint Tropez.
Since the early 20th Century, Saint Tropez has
been the muse of many famous artists and
cinema directors, many of which have resided at
la Messardi. T_he hotel attracts a demanding
international clientele seeking an alternative to
today's modern and impersonal palaces. Here,
T_he Château additionally hosts art exhibitions by
jetsetters and stars from the world of show
major international artists every year. T_he memory
business rub shoulders with holidaymakers in the
of the ancient Messardière family is also honoured,
local restaurants and clubs.
T_he stylish Château Hôtel de la Messardière
with works by the last descendant, Victoire de la
T_his sumptuous 19th Century building was
stands like a fairytale castle on a hill overlooking
Messardière, adorning the Château walls. Each of
restored and extended in 1989. Its powerful and
the gulf of Saint Tropez and the seven beautiful
the Château's suites and bedrooms have balconies
harmonious architecture, featuring turrets and
beaches of Pampelonne. A Mediterranean-style
domes, vaults and arcades, offers striking
hotel now complements the original château and
contrasts of light and shade, plus all the charm “Château de la Messardière is
all rooms feature balconies or terraces. It is a
and character of bygone days.
magical setting: luxury nestled in a pine forest,
Today, it is a superb Mediterranean-style hotel,
situated just 3 minutes from close to the village, the little port and beaches, and
offering 40 suites and 75 luxurious rooms, plus
the beaches of Pampelonne
the fashionable scene that is Saint Tropez.
top-of-the-range services.
Château Hôtel de la Messardière, Route de Tahiti
Typical Provençal ochre rivals with the azure and the centre of star
83990, Saint Tropez, France.
blue of the Mediterranean skies, soft oranges
Château Hôtel de la Messardi can be booked
light up the hall, and the restful hues of the
spangled Saint-Tropez”
through Leading Hotels of the World,
rooms offer a cool contrast to the fiery sunlight.
www.lhw.co.uk.
Hotel General Manager, Gerald Hardy has or private terraces where guests can enjoy a glass
embellished the Château with the fruits of his or cocktail, while savouring the panoramic view.
Saint Tropez
travels, creating successful marriages of oriental T_he suites and rooms are divided into 10
rugs and cushions, wrought ironwork, Carrara categories sized from 25 to 200 sq meters, each
One thing visitors to this majestic part of the
marble and terracotta, coupled with a typical decorated with infinite care, four-poster beds, silky
South of France are drawn to is Saint Tropez’s
Englishman's club-style bar and Southern-style divans and plump linen bearing the Château coat
intrinsic character and delightful personality,
restaurant. of arms.
having maintained the original qualities of the
ancient fishing village it once was. Fishermen still
come and go, the coral-coloured 19th Century
buildings sit, their reflections glistening in the
marina and the Sunday market found through the
meandering back streets is still going strong.
Other must-visit spots in Saint Tropez include
Nikki Beach, Route de L'epi 83350 Saint Tropez,
Ramatuelle, France, +33 494 79 9351. A heaven
for Europe’s high-flyers during the summer
months, Nikki Beach promises a party, with
nightly entertainment and world-class DJs. At
night, people watching at La Villa Romana,
Chemin Des Conquelles, 83990, Saint Tropez,
+33 049 49 71550 is another must when in Saint
Tropez. A culinary institution thanks to its mix of
brashness and fine Italian cuisine, La Villa
Romana has been central to Saint Tropez dining
for the last 20 years.

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