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ucked away in the quiet heart of Saint-Tropez's
old quarter, just steps from the harbor yet hidden
from the flashbulbs and fanfare, La Ponche is not
so much a hotel as a time capsule. is former
fisherman's inn-turned-historic hideaway once played host
to Bardot, Sagan, Picasso, and the other beautiful outlaws
of post-war bohemia. Today, it remains defiantly intimate—
carefully restored, lovingly revived, and ready to reclaim its
place as the Riviera's most elegant retreat.
It is here, in this hushed corner of the Côte d'Azur, that
discretion and decadence find their perfect balance. e
interiors, reimagined by architect Fabrizio Casiraghi,
carry a cinematic softness—sun-faded ochres, antique
woods, Provençal linens, and just the right touch of faded
glamour. ere are only 21 rooms and suites, each with
its own character, many with views over the sea or the
village rooftops. But it's the spirit of the place—its hush, its
heritage—that truly captivates.
