Experience the Ultimate Saint-Tropez Glamour at Airelles Château de la Messardière

Château de La Messardière, France

Trip Details

Travel Dates

Early September.

Type of Travel and Stay

A romantic couple's trip celebrating our anniversary.

Room Category

Hotel sea view | Saint Tropez | Château de la Messardière

5 Star Luxury Hotel

Lartisen Collection Hotel

My husband and I booked a Superior Room Sea View and were fabulously upgraded to a Junior Suite Plunge Pool upon check-in. The Suite was gorgeous and spacious and included complimentary hats, a beach bag, pajamas, silk eye masks, flip-flops, and a blanket. The large terrace featured a breakfast table, sun loungers, a plunge pool, and a sunbed. The view of the Mediterranean and the garden was spectacular.

Included in the room rate was a gourmet breakfast, minibar, lunch at La Table de La Messardière buffet, or the Bòu restaurant in the heart of Saint-Tropez, full access to the Valmont Spa, sun lounger and parasol reservation on request at the Jardin Tropézina private beach, laundry service for a selection of items, hot drinks, packing and unpacking service, poolside refreshments (non-alcoholic), transfers to Jardin Tropézina beach or Salon Messardière* via Rolls Royce and Mini-Moke, vehicle cleaning, electric bicycles.

 Château de La Messardière Junior Suite Plunge Pool

A bit of history...

Nestled in the hills of Saint-Tropez and surrounded by the lush vineyards of Ramatuelle, the Château de La Messardière reflects all the grandeur and elegance of the past. Built in the nineteenth century, this sumptuous castle was originally a wedding gift from Gabriel Dupuy d'Angeac, a wealthy cognac merchant, to his daughter Louise Dupuy d'Angeac and her husband, the cavalry officer Henry Brisson de La Messardière.

A new era began in 2019 when the Château joined the Airelles collection. Many renovations then started before the grand reopening scheduled for July 2021. Today, the Château de La Messardière holds the prestigious status of a Palace, harmoniously blending historical charm and modern elegance in Saint-Tropez.

With 103 rooms, Château de la Messardière is Saint-Tropez’s largest hotel, set on 12.5 acres. It feels like a peaceful sanctuary...a place to find rest, and a home-away-from-home atmosphere on a quiet hillside overlooking the Bay of Pampelonne. The decor is just as exquisite, drawing inspiration from the Roaring Twenties. Like the new lobby entirely dressed in natural tones with hints of gold, and the restaurants, be it L’Auberge des Maures with its family-style dining and Mediterranean flavors, or Matsuhisa with a panoramic terrace. The hotel is also home to Jardin Tropezina, a beach club minutes from the hotel by Mini-Moke or Rolls Royce, and La Table de La Messardière, where breakfast is served in keeping with Airelle’s spirit of generosity. Another hotel highlight is time spent by the pool with views over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Surrounded by olive and lemon trees, it’s a scenery that borders on the surreal, while elsewhere the 1,000-square-metre Valmont Spa offers a vast array of treatments along with a meditation room, sauna, and hammam, a large indoor pool, and a salon by Christophe-Nicolas Biot.

With its private sun loungers, laidback restaurant, and design by artisanal French luxury brand iKKim’O, Jardin Tropezina is a haven for stylish sun-worshippers looking for an effortless day at the beach.

What we loved

• The service was outstanding; every staff member went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience. Friendly and warm service.

• The hotel, set on 12.5 acres, was gorgeous and provided so much room to explore and remain active during our stay.

• The 7 restaurants provided exquisite dining experiences in addition to 3 bars with great cocktail menus.

• The high-quality complimentary gifts were useful and thoughtful.

Things to do

• Tennis

• Yoga

• Circuit Training

• Pilates

• Swimming, 3 outdoor pools, and 1 indoor pool

• Beach at Pampelonne Bay – Jardin Tropezina 

• Visit the bustling town of Saint Tropez

• Shopping

• Spa

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