Villa la Santolina

Sand-coloured façade, huge white windows, tiled patio : this villa is a proudly Provençal affair. Inside, traditional design features – tiled floors and wooden beams – are updated with a dose of contemporary chic. In the immense, sun-drenched lounge, cream sofas are arranged around a coffee table bearing its very own olive tree, beneath a magnificent crystal chandelier. The bedrooms are colourful and spacious, with massive white wardrobes bringing back memories of childhood summers in the south.

Outside, relax in the shade of the pines before plunging into the sparkling waters of the private pool. Then follow the track through the trees down to the Plage de l’Escalet, for a little glimpse of paradise. Down at the port of Saint Tropez, hire a boat and spend the day exploring the hidden creeks and unspoilt beaches dotted along the coast. And for a truly memorable dining experience book a table at La Vague d’Or, where top chef Arnaud Donckele delivers his audacious reinterpretations of local classics.