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Lily of the Valley Hotel Offers Posh Amenities on the French Riviera

France Epic Stays
by Hannah D. Cooper Apr 10, 2024

Melding the rugged Provençal countryside and the eternally desirable Côte d’Azur, the Lily of the Valley captures the best of the south of France. Every amenity and fitting exudes luxury that justifies the rates yet this five-star wellness retreat is loyal to those rustic charms often lost at the ritziest French Riviera resorts.

La Croix-Valmer claims the southern end of the Saint-Tropez peninsula with the hotel being less than a half-hour from the famous marina. Getting there from Nice Airport is a 90-minute journey by road although helicopter transfers are available for those in a hurry. Lily of the Valley isn’t quite beachfront but the elevated views and two huge shared pools make up for that. Besides, the untamed Gigaro Beach is less than a mile from the property. The French architect Philippe Starck looked to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon when designing this nature-inspired health and spa resort.

 

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365 days of wellness

This Mediterranean sanctuary is a temple of wellness with a concept more ambitious than your usual vacation massage, scrub, and facial combo. Lily of the Valley’s “Wellness Village” is divided into Weight Loss, Detox, Sport, and Better Aging.

Sport packages at the Shape Club start at €2,500 ($2,700) for the four-day Discover to €8,000 ($8,650) for a fortnight-long Reborn. These include evaluations and consultations, a personalized eating plan, daily coaching sessions, and a blend of fitness regimes targeting cardio and muscle development. Looping back to the resort’s ethos, all sports programs include regular pampering sessions at the spa.

There’s none of that “anti-aging” nonsense at this down-to-earth countryside retreat. Better Aging embraces the natural process by focusing on longevity and maximizing mobility while taking turns around the sun. Practitioners utilize Kinvent physio technology to create a tailored regime for each guest. Programs start at €3,200 ($3,470) for four days.

Best of all – Lily of the Valley Hotel keeps its doors open in all four seasons and the Shape Club is entirely optional. And, with over 300 days of sun a year, the Côte d’Azur is hard to top as a winter sun destination.

Chambres, suites, and villas on the Côte d’Azur

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Toot suite, this wellness luxury hotel keeps things intimate with only 38 rooms and six suites which means no dallying around. Two exclusive villas and two deluxe suites come with a private pool. Villa W grants spine-tingling 180° panoramas of the twinkling bay from the infinity pool that edges the entire length of the terrace. This three-bedroom villa accommodates six guests and has a dedicated butler, room service around the clock, and a private sauna.

The two-story Pool Suite Villa sits in a fragrant Mediterranean garden. All three bedrooms overlook the vegetation and sun-dappled pool with the master suite benefiting from a private terrace. Pool suites shrink from 210 square meters to a reasonable 95 and 86 but these petit domains still tout exclusive landscaped gardens and swim spaces.

Standard suites and guest rooms overlook the pine-studded hills, the celebrated Blue Coast, or the Shape Club facilities. Linens are sourced from the French company Garnier Thiebaut while the pillow menu ensures sweet dreams every night. The design fuses spa-like marble bathrooms with wall-to-wall windows and rough-sawn timber accents. The funky scatter cushions are the work of Ara Starck – daughter of the chief designer.

 

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Experience the French Riviera lifestyle

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All residences are a short stroll from Plage de Gigaro where the hotel maintains a private beach. The Beach Club at Lily of the Valley shuns the superyachts for paddle boards, transparent canoes, and windsurf boards. It’s a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with jovial staff on hand to offer tips. Don’t miss the Sunrise Paddle which concludes with a boho petit-déjeuner spread at Pépé.

The resort welcomes children who are encouraged to splash around the pools and join in with all watersports. However, the hotel is certainly tipped toward adult guests and doesn’t have much in the way of entertainment for youngsters.

Seasonal Provençal cuisine and fine French wines

Vincent Maillard stands at the helm of Lily of the Valley’s culinary portfolio. Aptly named signature restaurant Vista serves a diverse breakfast of buttery (or gluten-free) pastries, smoked salmon platters, gourmet granola, and perfectly flipped crêpes. Boissons come laced with collagen and other extras. There are plenty of options for those with no intention of cleansing: beef burgers with mountains of French fries, cheese boards, and Parisian-style éclairs bulging with cream sit alongside lighter options. Everything on the menu is seasonal and locally sourced.

Riviera living is all about balance and this health and wellness resort has a hefty wine list. The wine cellar is stocked with vintage French Champagnes, hearty Italian reds, and Alsace Reising. Naturally, there is a robust selection of Provençal rosé wines to accompany slow-cooked sea bass filet and lobster-stuffed vol-au-vent. Oenophiles are in their element at Lily of the Valley whereas fairweather drinkers can turn to the friendly sommeliers for a steer. There’s absolutely nothing pretentious about this upscale but humble boutique hotel with its earthy setting, laid-back vibe, and warm hospitality.

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