What it is

A charm-filled, 12-room circa 1835 estate with butler service, an al fresco pool, private beach club, Mediterranean-inspired spa, and unforgettable restaurants and bars.

What it isn't

Just for grown Francophiles. Little ones get insider access to the kids club at their sister hotel, Château de la Messardiere, where they can roam on treasure hunts and indulge in afternoon tea whipped up by the pastry chef.

What we think

Generations of creatives and well-heeled glitterati have beelined to the Côte d’Azur, and why not? Where else but here can you #treatyourself to the best of art, food, and beach life all at once? And you can embrace full-throttle Saint-Tropez style at Pan Deï Palais, where every detail has been thought of—as if to roll out the red carpet for Colette herself. Even the simplest room category, Superior Rooms, are anything but modeste, with their cinematic overlooks of the courtyard and intricate decor nods to Meera Bai, a Hindu poet from the 16th century. We love the Junior Suite Gardens for their four poster canopied beds lined in breezy and billowing curtains, gleaming parquet wood floors, tufted sofas and deep soaking tubs under the windows of the enormous bathrooms. Another fave? The aptly named Tropezian Suite in the penthouse, which has skylights in the lofted ceilings and a private terrace overlooking the surrounding rooftops. Swoon.

You're here because

The pool is an absolute vision of the Côte d’Azur lifestyle: flanked by olive trees and daybeds, and the perfect place to while away an afternoon sipping gratis refreshments.

The Moment

After a few hours of catching rays on the hotel’s private beach, you’re ready for a cocktail…and find the gardens of the hotel bar are the perfect place for a restorative bellini, especially as the DJ starts to spin.

Restaurants & Bars

Dolceva - offers the great classics of Italian food - from antipasti, seafood and delicious sharing dishes

Bar of the Pan Deï Palais - set in a garden offering a sophisticated cocktail list and after-dark tapas

Jardin Tropezina - private beach club offering fresh salads, grilled fish and more

Location

The historic heart of Saint-Tropez, just two blocks from the harbor. Cinephiles won’t want to miss stopping in at the nearby Musée de la Gendarmerie & du Cinéma Saint-Tropez, a film museum tucked inside a former police station.