Airelles Pan Deï Palais Showcases the Finest of the French Riviera in Saint Tropez

Stay in the heart of Saint-Tropez

At first glance, you’d think the Pan Deï Palais by Airelles sat amid the lavender and sunflower fields of Provence. Look again: you’ll be laying your head two minutes from Place des Lices and only five from the magnificent Port de Saint-Tropez. Whichever direction your feet take you, you’re never more than a few paces from your next café au lait or designer boutique.

When the time comes for your daily dip in the Mediterranean Sea, follow in the footsteps of Brigitte Bardot to the hotel’s exclusive beach on the Côte d’Azur. Jardin Tropézina unfurls at the northern end of Pampelonne Beach – the most famous stretch of sand on the peninsula since And God Created Woman skyrocketed the profiles of the actress and Saint-Tropez in one fell swoop.

And by footsteps, we actually mean tire tracks. Pan Deï Palais maintains a fleet of chauffeur-driven Mini Moke vehicles in the spirit of the Swinging Sixties. These are reserved exclusively for hotel guests and will ferry you back and forth as needed. Spend lazy morns wading in the surf and napping under a parasol as friendly staff top up your glass of Château d’Estoublon’s Roseblood rosé. It’s a breezy 10-minute ride back to the hotel when siesta time comes a calling although you should hang around to catch at least one sunset.

Superior rooms and sumptuous suites

 

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Entry-level rooms at Pan Deï Palais are bathed in natural light and accented with sculpted paneling and Indian artworks. The French General Jean-François Allard commissioned the townhouse for his wife, Bannu Pan Deï, a princess from Himachal Pradesh. After falling in love, the couple relocated to the south of France and made this picturesque mansion their family home. The Indian furnishings remain as an homage to their romance contrast yet complement the French Riviera setting.

Maybe you’re not in the position to build a townhouse for your significant other yet but you can always surprise them with an upgrade at one of the suites. Perfect for honeymooners and anniversaries, the Tropezian Suite roosts in the mansion’s attic and grants panoramic views from the private terrace. One floor down, the two-room Princess Suite overlooks the idyllic village of Saint-Tropez and can be connected to the Prestige Double Room for a family or group.

Joie de vivre

 

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Pan Deï Palais is one of the only luxury hotels in the center of Saint-Tropez to have both a private pool and a private beach. The tiled pool sits in a hushed garden and is heated for four-season swimming. This property is designed as a place to relax under the sun and enjoy simple pleasures while your personal butler is on hand to arrange spa bookings, tours, and local restaurant reservations.

Don’t miss the Picnic Chic Experience by Airelles. A hamper of freshly baked pastries, charcuterie, seasonal fruits, and fine rosé wine will be laid out in a secluded spot in the gardens of the hotel’s sister property, Château de La Messardière. The two hotels also team up for the annual Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez giving you the opportunity to hop aboard a yacht and cheer on the regatta events from the water.

Children and teenagers can sign up for the Airelles Summer Camp at Château de La Messardière. The program encompasses creative workshops and treasure hunts to supervised outdoor pursuits. The compound has a kids-only pool, cinema, and library where they can unwind and make new friends between activities.

Culinary paradise at Pan Deï Palais

French bourgeoisie meets the Far East at Les Délices du Pan Deï where padded slipper chairs are drawn around fireside tables and murals depict rural India. There are countless bistros in Saint-Tropez but you’ll appreciate putting aside at least one night to feast on the hotel’s tasting menu. Les Nuits du Pan Deï transforms the restaurant and terrace into a candlelit haven with live music and a marriage of Indian and Mediterranean cooking.

A simple yet substantial continental spread is served poolside to enjoy en plein air each morning. Besides snagging tables in the village restaurants, your butler can make arrangements to dine over at the Château de La Messardière.

Pan Deï Palais hits all the right notes for a Côte d’Azur hideaway. It nods to traditional hospitality and captures the glamor of the jet set 1960s while keeping modern travelers’ needs at the forefront.

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