Hotel Lou Pinet

Many come to Saint-Tropez for its party spirit. Others prefer the secret refuges hidden from view to experience the authentic Saint-Tropez of yesteryear; not the favourite celebrity summer hotspot but the fishing village from the 60s and 70s. Lou Pinet is dedicated to connoisseurs of discretion, to those in love with the original Saint-Tropez spirit, to those who refuse to choose between dizzying thrills and absolute peace and to all those who want both – when and only when they desire. Five minutes from the Place de Lices, towards the Salins headland, the Hotel Lou Pinet has the bohemian Saint-Tropez charm that captivated Françoise Sagan, Boris Vian, Picasso and Juliette Gréco. Like a slice of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the Provençal sunshine!. In 1955, Roger Vadim arrived, “And God created woman”. And Brigitte Bardot invented Saint-Tropez. Time seemed to stand still at this particular moment at the Hotel Lou Pinet, the boho-chic refuge miraculously sheltered from the lively surroundings. The type of place you share only with your best friends. The iconic symbol of the pine (Lou Pinet in Provençal) inspired the hotel’s graphic identity in tribute to two venerable stone pines that have stood tall through the generations. Never faltering, the magnificent trees watch over the enchanting garden, through which lovely little winding paths offer a great place to wander.  Hotel Lou Pinet takes guests on a journey through time... to holidays and carefree abandon. Head to the lounge for a warm welcome to this luxury home away from home before following the path to your room over beautifully aged flagstones half-covered with vegetation. Golden sunlight streams through in total harmony with the natural decor, featuring the linen, ceramic, rope, terracotta and whitewash that inspired 20th-century artists, from Chagall to Cocteau. In this sophisticated, understated ambiance, the rounded, almost organic shapes pay tribute to 60–70s style, from the layout of the rooms to the large banquettes and lamps designed by Charles Zana in the dining room. Expect period knick-knacks, old plates on walls and sculptures. Each object carefully handpicked to showcase the region’s arts and crafts heritage, from Vallauris pottery to Biot glassware. Here, hand-made with love has found its ultimate canvas. There are 34 spacious rooms and suites, a Beefbar restaurant, a Tata Harper Spa and a gym.