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Hotel La Ponche

Saint-Tropez, France

A legendary Saint-Tropez hideaway where the spirit of Brigitte Bardot still lingers—intimate, effortlessly chic, and perched above its own private cove.

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Property Overview

La Ponche is a legendary five-star hideaway in the heart of Saint-Tropez village, just steps from the intimate Ponche Beach. With twenty-one beautifully appointed rooms and suites—many with sweeping sea views and private terraces—plus four exclusive apartments and a private townhouse for larger parties, it feels like your own chic summer retreat on the coast. The iconic bar, where Boris Vian and Bardot once held court, still pulses with that legendary spirit, while the Mediterranean restaurant delivers exceptional Provençal cuisine on a sun-drenched waterside terrace. Indulge in sunrise yoga on the private pontoon, exclusive La Mer spa treatments, and the kind of unhurried days that define the art of Tropézien living. This is Saint-Tropez at its most authentic: intimate, storied, impossibly stylish, and utterly unforgettable.

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Agent Tips

  • Book a sea view room—it is worth it while staying in the heart of Saint-Tropez!
  • For families, the apartments or the townhouse are perfect options.
Accommodations

Many with private terraces and sweeping sea views.

The twenty-one rooms and suites are spacious, beautifully designed, and flooded with light—many with private terraces and sweeping sea views over the village and Mediterranean. For longer stays or those seeking extra space, four exclusive apartments and a private townhouse offer the ultimate Saint-Tropez retreat. Ranging from one to four bedrooms, they also include living areas, creating a true feeling of your own seaside home in the heart of the village.
Spa

Exclusive La Mer facials and body treatments.

The wellness area offers a range of treatments, specially designed for La Ponche. Opt for yoga or Pilates classes overlooking the sea, or indulge in exclusive La Mer facials and body treatments combining the regenerating virtues of seaweed, minerals, and seawater for a sensory rebirth. Treatments can be enjoyed either at the spa or in the comfort of your room.
Restaurant + Bar

Gastronomy that is both elegant and inventive.

On the terrace overlooking the sea, or in the dining room, Chef Simon Pinault offers Mediterranean cuisine based on local vegetables, fresh fish du jour, and market produce. In the evening, the restaurant highlights its distinguished charm with cotton tablecloths and subdued lighting.

The mythical bar Saint-Germain-des-Prés-la Ponche is a guest favorite. After your first morning dip, the bar is open with a menu full of creations: Romy Schneider's grand Piscine, Brigitte Bardot's Love Me or Love Me Not, or Boris Vian's Froth on the Daydream. The soothing and friendly atmosphere invites you to settle down in the deep sofas or to continue a conversation at the bar long after the sun goes down. It is a beloved spot where many artists and talents have let their aperitifs linger until the wee hours of the morning.
  • Vibe
    La Ponche has the effortless, sun-soaked soul of authentic Saint-Tropez—relaxed, refined, and deeply rooted in its legendary past. It's intimate without being precious, glamorous without trying, with the laid-back elegance of a beloved beach house where Bardot and Boris Vian once gathered. The vibe is warm, welcoming, and wonderfully unhurried.
  • Who's it for?
    La Ponche is ideal for those seeking the soul of Saint-Tropez beyond the glitz, from couples looking for romance and relaxation to friends on a chic escape and creative spirits drawn to the village's bohemian legacy. It appeals to travelers who want to slow down, live like a local, and experience the Riviera at its most intimate and genuine—not the party scene, but the rhythm of lazy mornings, long lunches, sunset swims, and nights spent dancing to French music in a legendary bar.
  • Location
    La Ponche is located in the heart of Saint-Tropez village, on a quiet pedestrian street that has kept its authentic, old-world charm. The valet service ensures guests' cars are safely parked in a private garage. The hotel is just a five-minute walk from the lively port and the main plaza with its buzzing restaurants and nightlife, yet tucked away in a tranquil corner surrounded by the village's best shops and hidden lanes.

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