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You were never told that Saint-Tropez is paradise?
Karl Lagerfeld once asked the French musician Jean-Roch.
Just dont forget to rent a Moke.
Hotel Lou Pinet
Hotel Lou Pinet is a five-star property without pretense.
Courtesy of Lou Pinet
Youll want a stay awhilea bar serves up fresh lemonade and rose as you roll the dice awaybut nottoolong.
Outside, the propertys sprawling grounds await, along with a pool whose pleasant temperature is both welcomingandrefreshing.
Guest rooms are housed in Provencal-style villas, nestled within a Tropezenian garden designed by landscape architect Jean Mus.
Photo: Courtesy of Renée Kemps
Upon check-in, youre greeted with a bottle of rose and an olive oil cake stuffed with blueberries.
In 1904, it became a hoteland the destinationdu jourfor French aristocrats.
Over 100 years later, its gone through several renovations and generations of clientele.
Photo: Courtesy of Hotel Byblos
Yet its elegant essence, somehow, remains the same.
The pool, whose bottom is painted with the hotels emblem, serves as the hotels heart.
Off in a quiet yet scenic corner is the sushi restaurant Matsuhisa.
Photo: Courtesy of Villa Marie
(It was the latter amenity that was emphatically the best!
according to a friends child that thisVoguewriter interviewed.)
is a resounding yes,then Hotel Byblosis the place for you.
Photo: Richard Haughton
Its got a hookah club and a restaurant, Cucina Byblos, by Alain Ducasse.
The pool features a giant mosaic depicting the myth of Europa and the bull.
Upon request, they can also craft a tailored three-day weekend for you and your guests.
Photo: Romain Laprade
Meanwhile, at the beach, anambassadeurwill cater to your every need.
A visit to their three Michelin-starred restaurant, La Vague dOr by chef Arnaud Donckele, is a must.
Afterwards, meander into town for some shopping or ice cream.
Photo: Courtesy of Arev
The lively interiors are met with lively exteriors: during the day, Arev often has a D.J.
to foster a festive mood.
