Ultimate Provence: our 4-star hotel in Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez: a legendary town in the south of France with a 4-star hotel
A city steeped in history, worthy of a 4-star hotel
Saint-Tropez has a rich history. Indeed, the town takes its name from a Roman who lived during the reign of Emperor Nero: Torpes. No longer believing in the imperial divinity, he provoked the Emperor's anger, who had him beheaded in 68. His body was placed in a boat in Pisa. The boat was to run aground on the shores of the future Saint-Tropez, which is why the town's red and white colors are the same as those of the former Republic of Genoa.
In 1470, the Baron de Grimaud signed an agreement with Raphaël Grezzio, a Genoese. They agreed that twenty-one Genevan families would be allowed to settle in Saint-Tropez, which was then a village destroyed by multiple invasions. Reconstruction of the fortifications and the security of the Gulf were exchanged for exemption from taxes.
The first bravades were held in 1558. It was a festival in honor of Torpes, held from May 16 to 18. The motto Ad Usque Fidelis derives from the loyalty of the people of Saint-Tropez to Louis XIV during the rebellion of the great men of the kingdom, and means "faithful to the end". In the 19th century, Saint-Tropez showed its attachment to the sea by building merchant ships.
Saint-Tropez has also been marked by a major artistic life. If this is the village that the painter Signac as a model and workshop, was just the beginning of the city's artistic roots. It's also where Dunoyer de Segonzac and Colette.
In the 1950s, Françoise Sagan, a native of Saint-Tropez, achieved success at the age of 18 with her work Hello Sadness. It was also at this time that Roger Vadim came to shoot his film, And God created womanin the streets of Saint-Tropez. The film stars Brigitte Bardot. The sixties saw the shooting of the famous film Le gendarme de Saint-Tropez.
The pleasure of a 4-star hotel near Saint-Tropez
A 4-star hotel in a historic town: Saint-Tropez
If this magnificent city has made a name for itself in the cinema, its myth has endured. Following the success of Roger Vadim's film, many celebrities flocked here. These included Alain Delon and Mick Jagger. Small fishing boats gradually gave way to luxury yachts, while bars, restaurants and nightclubs opened everywhere to entertain the new tourists. Today, it's the landmark of luxury in France.
Saint-Tropez boasts a remarkable historical heritage. Among the town's must-sees is the port, where luxury yachts and typical Provencal houses rub shoulders. The Sénéquier café, which opened in 1930, is emblematic of the town's history. The Place des Lices Provençal market brings together all the typical products of Provence to offer you the best of Provençal cuisine. The Gendarmerie Nationale may seem a commonplace, but in Saint-Tropez it's a cinema landmark. It was here that Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez, starring Louis de Funès, was filmed. Last but not least, the beaches stretch for miles and miles and are just waiting for you to take a dip in an idyllic setting.
4-star hotel criteria
4-star hotels qualify as "top-of-the-range accommodation". Over 300 criteria are taken into account when awarding stars. The main criteria are quality, comfort and facilities. The most important criteria are based on :
- Staff: They must be courteous, discreet and available, and have a good command of foreign languages, especially English.
- Quality of service: This must be beyond reproach, and follow the rule that any reasonable request must be met as quickly and efficiently as possible, whatever the time of day.
- Comfort: rooms must be spacious and equipped with quality bedding, sheets and towels, air conditioning and good soundproofing for greater peace and privacy.
- Security: The hotel needs to be secure, but so do the guests' personal belongings. Rooms will be equipped with safes, and it will be necessary to filter entrances and exits within the building.
- Facilities: While the minimum facilities are TV and internet, the hotel can offer a fitness room, spa, swimming pool, bar and chauffeurs.
- Complementary elements: These may include the geographical location, the panorama, the history of the building or the involvement of well-known artists in decorating the premises.
Ultimate Provence, a 4-star hotel near Saint-Tropez
An eco-friendly vineyard in our 4-star hotel near Saint-Tropez
Ultimate Provence comprises 46 hectares of vines which are AOP Côtes de Provence and organic. The vineyard offers red, rosé and white wines. All reveal the typical aromas of Provencal grape varieties.
The boutique offers tastings of the estate's wines in several locations: at the bar with the sommeliers, who will share their expertise with you, or in the VIP area for an exceptional moment. It's also possible to discover the estate during a 45-minute tour.
An original 4-star hotel near Saint-Tropez: Ultimate Provence
Ultimate Provence welcomes you to its many rooms, studios and apartments.
The rooms range from classic double rooms to rooms with 2 single beds and en-suite bathrooms. The superior double room has one or two balconies and is located on the second floor. The superior terrace room has a large private terrace on the first floor. The family room has two double-bedded rooms for families.
Studios are equipped with a large double bed and a fully-equipped kitchenette with bathroom.
The two-bedroom apartments are located on the ground or first floor. They are equipped with a kitchenette and a sitting area. There are 2 bathrooms.
Ultimate Provence in Saint-Tropez: a 4-star hotel with the SLH label
The SLH label stands for "Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a network of 520 hotels around the world offering exceptional experiences. These hotels prove that luxury and ecology are perfectly compatible. The emphasis is on short circuits for an authentic experience and respect for the environment. You'll enjoy local, seasonal produce.
The Ultimate Provence is a member of this hotel network. It offers a magnificent setting for an unforgettable experience. Surrounded by a PDO and organic wine-growing estate, this 4-star hotel offers an exceptional stay with top-of-the-range services, in keeping with the preservation of the environment.
