Château Saint-Martin Vence

Nestled in the hilltops of Vence, surrounded by 34 acres of private Mediterranean gardens, Château Saint-Martin & Spa welcomes you to a peaceful refuge to indulge your senses this summer. Here, the fragrances of lavender, rose and citrus blossom dance in the warm air.

Michelin starred Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois presents delicate menus rooted in locally sourced ingredients. Centuries-old olive trees accent the landscape, and the panoramic views extend all the way to the sea. For an intimate escape, experience total privacy in one of our 6 private villas.

Stay at our Château and capture the essence of the sensual, delicious and refreshing Riviera season. Below our concierge proposes three perfect days discovering Provence markets, Matisse masterpieces, chic sea shores… and highlights the most interesting hilltowns and coastal gems to explore.

Château Saint-Martin & Spa cherishes the natural beauty that surrounds our hilltop and inspired a whole modern art movement. Revive in our Riviera retreat, then discover the region’s character, centuries of history, and modern masterpieces. Drop down to the glittering coast and enjoy an exclusive invitation to our glamorous sister, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.

MAGICAL VIEWS AND STYLE
All our guestrooms have light and lovely new interiors though the fabulous views remain the same, taking in the Côte d’Azur from Nice to Cannes. Our suites are full of character, reflecting the history of this Château, while for those preferring more privacy, our six Provencal style villas dotted along the hillside, are offering awe-inspiring views across the Côte d’Azur.

ONE BEDROOM SUITE
Lit up by the Mediterranean sun with fabulous views across the entire sweep of the Côte d’Azur, the private terrace of the One Bedroom Suite is truly spectacular. At night beneath the evening stars, as the lights of Cannes and Nice begin to glitter below, this is a magical space for private moments, especially with the gourmet expertise for which Château Saint-Martin & Spa is renowned.

PRESTIGE JUNIOR SUITE
The most spacious of our suites, with a generous balcony and one of the finest views in Vence. The green hillside rolls away below to meet the glittering blue Côte d’Azur, a simply breathtaking backdrop to a private breakfast or post gastronomic nightcap. Interiors strike a gracious note, and are especially refreshing after a day by our pool in Riviera sunshine.

SUPERIOR JUNIOR SUITE
Elegantly proportioned and tastefully appointed, each Superior Junior Suite is a symphony of grace and comfort, with a naturally bright and airy open plan. Enjoy a peaceful breakfast on the balcony, gazing over the Côte d’Azur.

DELUXE ROOM
Finished with a sumptuous light touch, the Deluxe Room is a sunny space with a refreshing open aspect over the hillside. Guests are immersed in the chateau’s surroundings with a view so typical of the region with green olive groves.

VILLAS
Each villa has a sense of peaceful seclusion with uninterrupted views across the olive groves, over the Château below all the way to the Côte d’Azur, meanwhile our luxury services: pool, Spa and restaurants are minutes away. All our villas are located on the hill, across the road (car transfer by our butler).

THREE BEDROOM VILLA
The quintessential Riviera retreat for family and friends, the Villa Saint-Martin combines the Château’s signature hospitality and charm with exclusive privacy. Set over two floors, guests have a living room flooded with sunlight, three private suites and bathrooms.

A stunning open plan kitchen is a perfect stage for gourmets or a private chef, which can be arranged. Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside and the magnificent coastline from the large two terraces, with pool, spa and restaurants all minutes away.

TWO BEDROOM VILLA
Ponant, Veran, La Foux and Saint-Lambert are four hillside villas with a fresh new design, located minutes away from the pool, spa and restaurants. The views from the two terraces are stunning across green olive groves to the contrasting blue of the Mediterranean Sea.

Arranged over two floors, with kitchen where the services of a talented chef can be arranged. The spaciousness of these villas makes them ideally suited for memorable holidays with families and friends.

ONE BEDROOM VILLA
An intimate hideaway nestled in hillside splendour, Villa Riou is perfect for romantic escapes, with pool, spa and restaurants all minutes away. The Villa combines the luxuries of the Château with the privacy of your own home with a terrace. It offers a sense of peaceful seclusion overlooking across the olive groves and all the way to the Côte d’Azur.

CELEBRATED GASTRONOMY
Dine in a refined or rustic setting, with magnificent views of the French Riviera. Our two restaurants are the inspiration of a celebrated gourmet team lead by Jean-Luc Lefrançois. Take a seat on the panoramic terrace and savour the one Michelin-starred gastronomy at Le Saint-Martin, while flavours of the Mediterranean are presented at L’Oliveraie in a shady olive grove.

LE SAINT-MARTIN
Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois transforms bountiful Riviera harvests into Michelin-starred cuisine sourcing from local producers and his flourishing kitchen gardens. Le Saint-Martin is an epicurean aerie with sweeping views across the Côte d’Azur and stylish new interiors as fresh as the season.

Our gourmet Pastry Chef puts the jewel on the crown and Head Sommelier Vincent Arhuro transforms the fine dining experience into a truly elevated journey of discovery.

L’OLIVERAIE
A generous corner of the Château garden is a profusion of herbs and ripening vegetables that inspire L’Oliveraie’s menu. Lounge beneath the boughs of an ancient olive, relishing the sundrenched Mediterranean flavours; herb-infused grilled fish and meats, rustic pizzas from our wood-fired oven, teppanyaki plates and zesty salads.

LE ROSSINI
Le Rossini is the most refined setting for an evening cocktail on the French Riviera. Seated on the terrace, a glass of champagne is savoured with splendid sweeping views over the Côte d’Azur.

After-dinner cocktails are a particular pleasure in the bar, which is furnished with a regal splendour. Of special note are the rare tapestries, commissioned from Manufacture des Gobelins in Paris more than 200 years ago. Le Rossini also serves an exceptionally elegant afternoon tea.

POOL BAR
The elegant swimming pool bar is also open for cocktails. Recline in the shade of an olive tree, catch the soft fragrance of eucalyptus and cypress trees and enjoy the restful sight of cool water merging with the surrounding green parkland. Choose from an enticing selection of cocktails, mocktails and our speciality Thés Glacés such as the delicious Thé Saint-Martin, infused with lavender and lemon on ice.

EXPLORE OENOLOGY
Started in 2010, Les Canthares tastings bring together wine-lovers to exchange ideas, explore oenology and unravel some of the secrets of fine wine. Our Head Sommelier Vincent Arhuro runs these exclusives evenings to explore the subtle harmonies that exist between food and wine, for the pleasure of every gourmand.

CHATEAU HONEY
Since 2014, we have overseen two beehives in the Château gardens to encourage native pollinators and support biodiversity. Until now, our house honey has been served in its purest form at breakfast.

For his debut season, Chef Malo Le Cras will transform the honey into delicious hard candy and ice cream to feature in his fabulously sweet creations. The precious nectar of our hardworking honey bees is getting a starring role!

SPA & WELLNESS
We have been voted “Best luxury Spa destination in Europe” in the World Luxury Spa Awards. Our spa partner is La Prairie, whose eternal quest for youthful beauty based on scientific innovation, splendid ingredients and luxurious experience is a perfect fit with our clients’ expectations.

Our spa has four elegant treatment rooms infused with natural daylight and fresh Provencal air, one is designed for couples. Treatments are also performed in the hotel’s gardens beneath a romantic flower strewn gazebo. The Spa also has a beauty room.

ROSE TANGO TREATMENT
Let yourself be guided by the hands of one of our therapists. You will be transported in a poly-sensory journey with delicate fragrances of Tango rose. The active ingredients of rose oil act as a natural anti-aging care. This haute couture treatment repairs, accelerates and regenerates cells. A complete modeling to sublimate your skin and to relax you.

NATURAL BEAUTY
Calm the conscience, body and mind with these Bamford treatments using the purest organic botanical ingredients. Massage and therapies with aromatic essential oils are deep on luxury and light on the environment.

PURE GOLD BY LA PRAIRIE
Spa Saint-Martin by La Prairie now offers treatments featuring Radiance Cream, Radiance Eye Cream and Radiance Concentrate serum from the Pure Gold Collection by the famous Swiss brand. Formulated with actual gold to encourage a powerful “glow from within” effect, these ultra-pampering products regenerate the skin and boost natural radiance for replenishment that lasts.

A RIVIERA ESCAPE FOR THE SENSES
Tucked into the picturesque hilltops of Vence, just 30 minutes by car from the Mediterranean coast, Château Saint-Martin & Spa is ideally located for a leisurely getaway offering easy access to all forms of entertainment. From peaceful relaxation on the hotel grounds to active excursions outside the property, there are endless ways to fill your days.

AT THE CHÂTEAU
Take a dip in the hotel’s magnificent swimming pool or play a round of tennis, followed by a revitalising treatment at Spa Saint-Martin by La Prairie. A typical day at Château Saint-Martin & Spa is a gentle invitation to indulge in deep and replenishing relaxation.

GARDEN CABANAS
Our four garden cabanas are idyllic shaded retreats, somewhere to relax and absorb the delightful sensual surroundings, fragrant flowers and birdsong. Created in natural wood they sit discreetly in our green landscape between the boughs of ancient olive trees.

Designed for guests who prefer more seclusion and shade between dips in the pool, they are a lovely setting for a private lunch, or a quiet place for small children so parents can read a novel or dabble at gammon.

INFINITY POOL
Wander through the hotel’s garden-lined paths to discover our still blue infinity pool and its exquisite views overlooking the Riviera countryside. Here, you can find deep calm surrounded by olive trees and fragrant Mediterranean gardens while our discreet and attentive team caters to your every desire.

TENNIS COURTS
Located at the very heart of the property are two clay tennis courts of excellent quality. Enjoy a game of singles or doubles or book a session with our tennis pro to brush up your skills in serene natural surroundings.

FITNESS
Château Saint-Martin & Spa offers fitness sessions with our in-house personal trainer, as well as a range of yoga classes to keep you feeling your best and promote a deep feeling of wellbeing.

WEDDINGS
Our 12th century chapel exhibits a contemporary mural by artist Erick Ifergan, his exquisite ‘Tree of Life’. This non-consecrated space has a rare spiritual atmosphere for vows and ceremonies. Rivers of roses breathe enchantment over garden blessings, while our panoramic terrace is an unforgettable scene for your wedding brunch.

EXCLUSIVE, STYLISH. FRENCH
Reserve the entire Château as your exclusive wedding venue on the French Riviera. All 52 suites within these historic walls will be yours for a wedding weekend in relaxed French style. Party with friends above the glittering Côte d’Azur, banquet on Provencal dishes, lunch in the shady olive grove. Relax together with wine tastings, in the spa, or by the garden infinity pool.

We have more than eight event spaces each an inspiration for your personal style. Wedding breakfasts are illuminated by Riviera views on our terrace, in the Michelin starred restaurant or gardens. The wedding rehearsal dinner might be in one of the atmospheric private Salons, and for intimate celebrations we could propose Salon Matisse.

Our Michelin starred kitchens will stage a wedding breakfast or banquet to honour you in the highest style. From gourmet canapés to exquisite confections we will exceed your every expectation.

PRIVATE HELIPAD
For ultimate convenience, Château Saint-Martin & Spa boasts a private helipad located near the edge of its 32-acre grounds. Monaco and the Monte-Carlo Grand Prix are just 10 minutes away and Saint-Tropez is a 20-minute flight in your private helicopter.

A NATURAL PLACE FOR FAMILIES
Children love the Chateau’s history and gardens, this is a family haven immersed in nature. There is leisure for all from tennis to children’s Spa, while the Kids Club flourishes with happy energy. Our villas are a popular option for families preferring more privacy.

KIDS CLUB
Our Kids Club is a delightful Riviera rendezvous for Junior travellers, together new friends play amidst nature’s beauty, discovering circus arts, floral workshops, balloon sculptures, pictures atelier, team sports, Olympic games… Programmes are devised according to the age of children and their personal enthusiasms.

ACTIVITIES AROUND THE REGION
Our majestic hilltop offers easy access to some of the region’s most magical destinations. Whether it’s a relaxing day trip to the private beach, a memorable round of golf or an active excursion in nature, Château Saint-Martin & Spa proposes a range of exciting activities outside the hotel gates.

PRIVATE BEACH
Enjoy the very best of the French Riviera by combining the natural beauty surrounding the Château with a day spent by the sparkling Mediterranean. Be transported through the stunning scenery in the cool comfort of a limousine to one of the most exclusive private beaches on Cap d’Antibes, where you’ll recline in luxury with plush towels and parasols.

GOLF COURSES
The French Riviera is truly a golfer’s paradise and many of the region’s famous golf courses are located within a short distance from the hotel, including Cannes Mougins Golf Club and Opio Golf Club.

HORSEBACK RIDING
Children and parents alike can enjoy a horse or pony ride through the gentle slopes of the pre-Alps, just a 10-minute drive from Château Saint-Martin & Spa. For adults, the sunset stroll is a truly romantic experience.

CYCLE THE RIVIERA
Château Saint-Martin & Spa invites you to explore the magnificence of the Riviera region by bike during your stay. You can choose from one of four stunning itineraries departing from the Château, each of which include a picnic lunch or snack specially prepared for the occasion by Executive Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois.

Rides can be arranged alone with a detailed route and GPS, accompanied by a professional guide, or — subject to his availability — with the sports-loving Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois himself.

HIKE THE RIVIERA COUNTRYSIDE
Discover the iconic Riviera countryside by foot with a mountain hike along the Col de Vence during your stay at Château Saint-Martin & Spa. The excursion begins with a car transfer to the top of Col de Vence where, at 3,159 feet, the incredible views comprise the Alpine foothills stretching all the way to the Franco-Italian border and, of course, the glistening blue expanse of the Mediterranean Sea.

The pre-defined hike features a picnic lunch or snack specially prepared for the occasion by Executive Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois and a car transfer back to the hotel upon completion. Hikers can explore the trail alone, accompanied by a professional guide or — subject to his availability — with the sports-loving Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois himself.

RAVISHING RIVIERA
Stay at our Château and capture the essence of the sensual, delicious and refreshing Riviera season. Below our concierge proposes three perfect days discovering Provence markets, Matisse masterpieces, chic sea shores… and highlights the most interesting hilltowns and coastal gems to explore.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our Corporate Social Responsibility team balance our luxury with sustainability to preserve the precious flora and fauna in our gardens and surrounding parks. Each season we introduce new environmental services, source organic ingredients for our kitchen and spa, maintain valuable bee hives, use electric vehicles and contribute to charities.

VENCE
Home to our sister hotel Château Saint-Martin & Spa, Vence was an inspiration for some of the greatest painters including Chagall and Picasso. Visit Matisse’s masterpiece, the Chapelle du Rosaire, and the Fondation Émile Hugues contemporary art museum. The narrow market streets are a profusion of flowers, spices, honey and patisserie.

SAINT-PAUL DE VENCE 
Medieval walls encircle the narrow streets of this charming town, with a special allure for creative spirits, Sartre, Signoret and Chagall all enjoyed life here. Play boule in the square, visit the the Maeght Foundation where an outstanding collection includes works by Bonnard, Kadinsky and Miró.

BIOT
This hilltop beauty is historically renowned for craftsmanship, not only for the traditional jar makers, which you can visit at La Poterie Provencale, but also a special glass which encapsulates bubbles, an accident of science when a young engineer introduced sodium carbonate to the melting process. You can visit a glass blowing house and try the skill

MOUGINS
Winemaking Monks of Saint-Honorat ruled this fortified town in the 11th century, today it is a gastronomic stronghold, with renowned restaurants and festivals. Picasso lived here and his works are exhibited at the Mougins Museum of Classical Art along with Warhol and Damien Hurst showing the influence of the neoclassical on contemporary art.

EZE
Extremely high at 420 metres, and especially quaint, with narrow streets, low archways and charming stone houses draped in jasmine and colourful creepers. The Jardin Exotique makes a distinctive juxtaposition to the ancient rooftops, with striking palms and giant cacti framing the spectacular Riviera vista.

ANTIBES
A strategic port for Greeks, Napoleon and the jet set, today the marina is a flutter of white sails and elegant classic yachts. The true charm of the city is in the cobbled streets and Provencal market. Château Grimaldi exhibits Picasso ceramics which he created here, another museum of Napoleonic memorabilia is largely the collection of André Sella, founder of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.

NICE
The capital of the French Riviera, originally named by the Greeks Nikaia, ‘City of Victory’. Stroll along the palm lined Promenade des Anglais, it was the English upper class who began the city’s Belle Epoque. Visit the daily flower market in Cours Saleya which transforms in summer evenings to a craft market, and the nearby Matisse and Chagall museums.

CANNES
Stroll along La Croisette, one of the most stylish boulevards on the Côte d’Azur, purring with the glamour of the annual Cannes Film Festival. Climb above it all to the top of the Old Town, look out from the Tour de Suquet at the boats bouncing on the glittering sea, and think of a more peaceful past when fishing not fashion fascinated Les Cannois.

MONACO
Zip over for the Grand Prix in May or the casinos any time of year. Renowned as a playground of the rich, it also has a marvellous clifftop Oceanographic Museum with fabulous sea views, and an Exotic Garden fabulously stocked after 75 years of planting.

Rooms: 39

Price: from 453 EUR per night

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