"Set on a peaceful 12.5-acre estate near Saint-Tropez, this fairy-tale château mixes turrets and sun-blazed ochre façades with luxurious suites (sea or pool views) and creative dining from Palladio to Matsuhisa; I loved the superlative beach club on Pampelonne. Families are well catered to here with a palatial kids’ club villa offering activity rooms (Lego kingdom, arcade, art studio, pottery, cinema), trampolines, tennis courts, a treehouse and outdoor pool—children have a ball while adults enjoy refined amenities and beachside tranquillity. " - Lauren Burvill