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Saint-Tropez, France · Five-star hotel · 27 rooms and suites · Best from late May through June, or in September La Tartane sits on the Chemin des Salins, between the village of Saint-Tropez and the Pampelonne beaches. The hotel is arranged like a small Provençal hamlet, with separate stucco houses, gravel paths, citrus trees, and a pool at the center. The houses are named after figures associated with the Riviera in the 1920s: Ernest, Peggy, Pablo, Gabrielle, Sara, and Scott.

Where I stay, where I actually eat and what I order, the beach clubs worth it, the market I would build a morning around, and what I pack for May.

Gassin, France · Five-star hotel · 39 rooms & suites · Best May–June or September Perched above the Gulf of Saint-Tropez in the hills of Gassin, Villa Belrose is a quiet five-star hotel just outside town. Thirty-nine rooms and suites sit among pine trees and gardens, with panoramic views across the water and a feeling of being completely removed from the busier energy of Saint-Tropez. It is polished, peaceful, and very romantic. Stay here when you want the Saint-Tropez experi

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Where We Stayed Crillon Le Brave A restored Provençal village turned boutique hotel with 34 rooms, tucked at the base of Mont Ventoux. Intimate, romantic, and thoughtfully designed, the property blends historic charm with modern comfort. The property highlights stone façades, quiet courtyards, and soft natural interiors. It feels secluded and understated, with a slow, peaceful atmosphere that makes it ideal for unwinding after a day exploring the surrounding countryside. [Cri

Where I Stayed: Hotel Crillon Le Brave Once upon a time, In a village built from cobblestone, I stayed in a quiet hotel that felt like a different era of time. From the moment I arrived at Crillon Le Brave everything felt intentionally designed and placed. The tones, textures, the way each door opened into another small courtyard. It doesn't feel like a traditional hotel and to me, that's the magic of it. It’s a village restored carefully and piece by piece. Mid-May in Proven