Hôtel de la Ponche, Boutique hotel in the historic old town of Saint-Tropez, France
This five-star hotel features twenty-one rooms and three apartments distributed across terracotta-tiled villas, with many offering private terraces and direct views of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding village streets.
Originally established in 1948 as a fisherman's bar, the hotel gained prominence in the 1950s when it appeared in the films And God Created Woman and La Piscine, attracting renowned artists and writers.
The hotel's bar retains its original black and white checkered floor and hosted literary figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre, as well as actors including Brigitte Bardot, Romy Schneider, and Roger Vadim during its heyday.
Check-in begins at 4:00 pm and check-out is required by 12:00 pm, with amenities including free Wi-Fi, valet parking, electric vehicle charging stations, spa services, and twenty-four-hour concierge assistance available for guests.
The property includes a private cove accessible via a wooden pontoon, offering guests a secluded swimming area that serves as a natural alternative to a traditional hotel pool directly on the waterfront.
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