{"product_id":"saint-tropez-a-historic-cote-d-azur-stay-overlooking-the-sea","title":"Saint-Tropez: A Historic Côte d’Azur Stay Overlooking the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant old-world retreat between vineyards, gardens and the Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, we stay in a historic property surrounded by greenery, with views stretching towards the Mediterranean and the Îles d’Or. The atmosphere feels timeless rather than polished for effect — old architecture, quiet terraces, a pool framed by gardens and rooms that look out towards the sea, hills or park. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Historic House above the Gulf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe arrive at a building shaped by more than a century of history. Once a convent, the house still carries much of its original character, from its chapel and terrazzo floors to its broad marble staircase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a sense of permanence here — the kind of place where the architecture becomes part of the stay rather than simply its backdrop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooms with Sea, Garden \u0026amp; Hill Views\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rooms and suites are set throughout the main house and surrounding annex, with outlooks towards the sea, the surrounding hills, the park or the pool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the most atmospheric version of the stay, the sea-view suite looks across the vineyards of La Croix-Valmer towards the Îles d’Or, bringing the landscape directly into the room. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow Days by the Pool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heated outdoor pool sits at the heart of the property, with loungers, parasols and garden surroundings that invite long, unhurried afternoons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreakfast can be taken on the terrace, while later in the day the poolside bar becomes a place for a cool drink before dinner. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvençal Evenings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe restaurant focuses on Mediterranean cooking with Provençal influence, using seasonal ingredients sourced as locally as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTables are arranged beside the pool, with a lighter atmosphere at lunch and a warmer, more refined setting in the evening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historic stay in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea, hill, park and pool views\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA heated outdoor swimming pool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrace breakfast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMediterranean and Provençal cuisine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poolside bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal architectural details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViews across vineyards and the Îles d’Or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quiet base near the beaches of La Croix-Valmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate parking and concierge service \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the Stay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hotel sits between the Maures hills and the Côte d’Azur coastline, with beaches, walking paths, vineyards and nearby villages all within easy reach. The property itself points guests towards local horse riding, vineyard visits, coastal activities and walks around La Croix-Valmer, making it a good base for slower days across the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe wake above the bay, linger over breakfast on the terrace and let the afternoon pass between the pool, the gardens and the sea — a quiet Côte d’Azur stay shaped by history, sunlight and the slower side of Saint-Tropez.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55619475046742,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/MediterraneanVillaPoolatDusk.png?v=1791291832","url":"https:\/\/www.theslowdiary.com\/products\/saint-tropez-a-historic-cote-d-azur-stay-overlooking-the-sea","provider":"The Slow Diary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}