At a Glance
Perched on a hilltop studded with umbrella pines, a ten-minute drive from the village, this turreted 19th-century castle exemplifies Mediterranean grandeur.
Indagare Loves
- Expansive pool for lounging with a view of the Bay of Pampelonne
- Massive suites with private terraces
- Shuttle service to Tahiti and Tropezina beaches
Review
The décor is Florentine inspired, and the views of the sea and surrounding countryside are stunning from this height. There are seventy-five rooms and forty suites (ask for one with a terrace or balcony overlooking the sea). After a two-year renovation, the property joined France’s Airelles group, and added an outdoor lap pool and a 10,000-square-foot Valmont Spa. Inside the new wellness sanctuary, guests can enjoy signature massages in any of the nine treatment rooms, as well as a hammam, sauna, indoor pool and infrared therapy.
The huge pool and impressive fitness center and spa may persuade you to remain on-site, but La Messardière also offers twenty-four-hour shuttle service to two of St.-Tropez’s private beaches (Tahiti and Tropezina). Some couples bring children, but the atmosphere is discreet and slightly formal, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself whispering.
Who Should Stay
Couples looking for a more traditional European retreat.
Written by Lanie Goodman
