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Wellness retreat with Mediterranean views, spa, and dining
Colline Saint Michel, Boulevard Abel Faivre, Quartier de Gigaro, 83420 La Croix-Valmer, France Get directions
"Saint-Tropez, France This relatively new arrival to the Cote d’Azur may share other five star hotels' cinematic Riviera views and cool, contemporary interiors, but its agenda is unique and, perhaps, prophetic. Philippe Starck’s walnut ceilings, daring marble bathrooms and offbeat rustic spaces high in La Croix Valmer play host to new thinking on luxury travel—where wellbeing is no longer confined to a Swiss lake but sits alongside tapas lunches and lazy pastry breakfasts. This is where the well-heeled (and well-tired) come to recharge without the Opus Dei flavor punishment, but equally without the heavy hangover of an overindulgent week. The spa has, therefore, had to up its game for this new breed of Riviera roller—who sign up for three holistic programs (weight loss, sport, and detox) or go at their own turmeric shot and Technogym pace. Shades and materials, both inside and out, feel as organic and nourishing as the plates of poached fish and seasonal salads. The pool lords over trippy, Mediterranean views and reminds the one-only cocktail crowd (who occasionally slip off the wellness wagon) that wellbeing and pleasure were always bedfellows. —Rosalyn Wikeley Distance to the water: On the beach Travel time: 1 hour 40 minute drive from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport Price: Rooms from around $520 per night" - Lauren Burvill
"A wellness property south of Saint Tropez, France, offering a specialized aging evaluation and facial treatments to promote longevity."
"This relatively new arrival to the Cote d’Azur may share other five star hotels' cinematic Riviera views and cool, contemporary interiors, but its agenda is unique and, perhaps, prophetic. Philippe Starck’s walnut ceilings, daring marble bathrooms, and offbeat rustic spaces high in La Croix Valmer play host to new thinking on luxury travel—where wellbeing is no longer confined to a Swiss lake but sits alongside tapas lunches and lazy pastry breakfasts. This is where the well-heeled (and well-tired) come to recharge without the Opus Dei flavor punishment, but equally without the heavy hangover of an overindulgent week. The spa has therefore had to up its game for this new breed of Riviera roller—who sign up to three holistic programs (weight loss, sport, and detox) or go at their own turmeric-shot and Technogym pace. Shades and materials both inside and out feel as organic and nourishing as the plates of poached fish and seasonal salads. The pool lords over trippy, Mediterranean views and reminds the one-only cocktail crowd (who occasionally slip off the wellness wagon) that wellbeing and pleasure were always bedfellows." - Rosalyn Wikeley
"The hotel, perched on an unspoilt hillside overlooking the sea, is divine, and the swish, yet funky restaurant is equally fantastic! Take a seat by the pool and bask in the exclusive vibe as you sample recipes by chef Vincent Maillard (shoulder of Sisteron lamb braised in savory or a chocolate and Piedmont hazelnut eclair). Valet parking." - Michelin Inspector
"A Philippe Starck–designed hilltop retreat in La Croix-Valmer that sits a short drive from Saint-Tropez, this property emphasizes wellness and a nature-first sensibility with accommodations that extend over the Mediterranean, including pool suites and a villa. Programming ranges from short stays to 21-day health retreats and the half-acre wellness complex features an 80-foot pool, dedicated TRX and Pilates studios, advanced Biologique Recherche facials, Ayurvedic massages overseen by an award-winning practitioner, a plant-based restaurant and on-call sports coaches and dietitians; the hotel also provides shuttle access or bikes to a secluded stretch of beach." - Mary Winston Nicklin, Lindsey Tramuta
