David Hockney’s L’Arbois Sainte-Maxime (1968) will headline Sotheby’s contemporary evening auction in London on October 9th which sold for £1.3 million ($2.1 million) at Sotheby’s in 2011 returns with an estimate of £7 million–£10 million ($9 million–$13 million) The origins of L’Arbois, Sainte-Maxime trace back to 1966, when Hockney fell in love with artist Peter Schlesinger at the University of California Santa Cruz the two artists would vacation together at film director Tony Richardson’s house near Saint-Maxime in the south of France many of which would become the source of some of his most renowned paintings The painting depicts a sun-drenched view of the town’s Hotel L’Arbois Hockney and Schlesinger visited the town several times until the two artists ended their relationship in 1971 Another famed Hockney painting inspired by Sainte-Maxime is Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) (1972) That work sold for $90.3 million at Christie’s New York in 2017 and set the artist’s current auction record “This is David Hockney at his most joyful,” said Emma Baker head of contemporary evening sales at Sotheby’s “Radiating with vibrant color and a heightened sense of naturalism this exquisite painting narrates a blissful summer in the French Riviera with his friends and then-lover Peter Schlesinger After years spent soaking up the Californian landscape which inspired so many of his best-loved canvases it was at this moment that he found a new muse in the South of France Buoyed by the happiness of his relationship and setting this exquisite painting heralds the beginning of a major phase for Hockney; one that would bring about some of the most accomplished and celebrated works of his career.” David Hockney’s L’Arbois, Sainte-Maxime settling at Sotheby's last night Photograph by Rayan Bamhayan. Courtesy Sotheby’s A desirable 1960s David Hockney painting accounted for more than a third of the total of Sotheby's bijou 23-lot contemporary art evening sale last night, which realised £37.5m (with fees), against a presale estimate of between £34m and £47.5m (calculated without fees). The figures may not be staggering but, during a period of market correction, the combination of reliable sales and an absence of any last-minute withdrawals buoyed confidence in the room. The star of the evening was Hockney’s L’Arbois, Sainte-Maxime (1968) which hammered in at £11.5m (£13.2m with fees) above its £7m to £10m estimate, thanks to several persistent bidders. An Untitled work by William de Kooning attracted the sale's second highest price, although at a sizeably lower £2.7m (£3.1m with fees) and only just above its £3m to £4m estimate. “There is still Frieze art fair for those seeking out younger artists,” said Alex Branczik, the chairman, Modern and contemporary art, following the sale. “The reality is that when things get constricted, there is always a feeling of safety in quality blue chip.” Around half the bidders came from EMEA (previous years have seen about a third of bidders hailing from the region), with a decent turnout of buyers from the US and Asia. Works heading further afield included Anselm Kiefer’s Der Morgenthau Plan (2014) which went to an Indian buyer for £850,000 hammer (£1m with costs, est. £600,000 to £800,000). It was not a strong night for Hurvin Anderson, whose After a Road to Rome II (2006) (est. £600,000 to £800,000) failed to sell and whose Ball Watching IV was withdrawn from Christie’s. Yoshitomo Nara’s Broken Heart Bench, also failed to find a buyer despite its confident £2.5m to £3.5m estimate. With the Sotheby’s offerings obtaining an average of £2m per lot (the best for ten years, the auction house says), the less is more approach did, however, appear to have largely hit the mark. The Now and contemporary auctions in New York made 63% less than last year news30 June 2021Lucian Freud's portrait of David Hockney fetches £14.9m in strong hybrid sales at Sotheby’s in LondonAsian bidders and British art boosted figures to make auction house's highest summer total since 2018 Bypassed by superyachts and ignored by paparazzi the little town of Sainte-Maxime across the bay offers a classy French Riviera break without the glitz and high prices There are more bakers and butchers than nightclubs and nail bars in Sainte-Maxime just north of Saint-Tropez in Provence’s Var département And colourful fishing boats land the day’s catch right on the harbour Less ritzy than many of its Côte d’Azur neighbours this small town has an unflashy lifestyle suited less to film stars than to the saint it is named after Maxime was a daughter of a ninth-century Count of Grasse turned her back on her family and took herself off to nearby Callian local church shows her refusing a coffer of gold Sainte-Maxime’s only real historic monument a fortified blockhouse built in 1520 to defend the coast against Saracen pirates it’s a museum of local history (open 3pm-6pm Wed-Sun View image in fullscreenOn the defensive … the church and Tour Carrée in Saint-Maxime Photograph: Gérard TournebizeSainte-Maxime remained a tiny port throughout the 18th century: wine vegetables and cork from the Maures forest were loaded on to tartanes (small sailing vessels) and shipped along the coast The trading port has now been replaced by a marina with 800 moorings the traffic-free Promenade Aymeric Simon-Lorière There are boules courts (floodlit for evenings) A game costs just €2 (€3 on Wednesday and Saturday) when Sainte-Maxime was still a fishing village Old photos on its walls show fishing nets drying outside jazz nights and a two-course lunch for €14 – a bargain on the French Riviera which does burgers of several kinds for around €11.50 the streets around Place du Marché come alive with the stalls selling jewellery There’s live music and locals hang out around the stone lavoir – the old public laundry – eating ice-cream The indoor morning market merits a browse too – pick up cheese fruit and rotisserie chicken or indulge in the oyster bar at the back View image in fullscreenPlage de la Nartelle Photograph: Gérard TournebizeFor the best beach action 2km of sand with parasols and water sports Beside the road sit the rusted remains of an amphibious Sherman tank used in the Allied landings on 15 August 1944 the tank remained buried under the sand until a storm in 2011 French resistance fighters in Sainte-Maxime were informed of the landings by two coded messages transmitted by the BBC in London: “Nancy a le torticolis” (Nancy has a stiff neck) and “Le chef est affamé” (The chef is famished) pampered denizens parade around in a uniform of sparkling white beach tunics their hair swept back and a raffia basket slung over one slender Copycats arrive on shiny motorbikes or in open-top sports cars but they are easy to spot – shabby St-Trop is a hard look to pull off Sainte-Maxime may be Saint-Tropez’s less showy little sister but it still has the feel of a classy riviera resort: it has its own casino and men can be fined €38 for going shirtless away from the beach It’s refreshing to find such an unpretentious base on this stretch of coast – but fun to be able to dip into the nearby glitz too Accommodation was provided by Restanques du Carré Beauchêne (summerfrance.co.uk) which has villas with private pool sleeping seven from £1,088 a week Easyjet flies to Nice from seven UK airports Looking for a holiday with a difference? Browse Guardian Holidays to find a range of fantastic trips Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Sotheby’s contemporary evening sale in London tonight totaled £37.58 million ($49.17 million) just above the lower end of its estimate of £34.05 million–£47.5 million ($44.55 million–$62.15 million) This is a slight improvement from the same sale last year which achieved £30.2 million ($37 million) below its £39.9 million–£57.9 million ($52.1 million–$75.6 million) presale estimate The top lot of the night was David Hockney’s L’Arbois, Sainte-Maxime (1968) which sold for £13.15 million ($17.19 million) beating its estimate of £7 million–£10 million ($9 million–$13 million) depicting the Hotel L’Arbois near Saint-Maxime in the south of France last sold for £1.3 million ($2.1 million) at Sotheby’s in 2011 “This week is the most exciting for London's art world, and this year, we have felt that buzz as much as ever—with collectors descending on the once-in-a-generation museum shows the fair that started it all,” said Michael Macaulay head of contemporary art at Sotheby’s in Europe “We are thrilled that our Hockney is the headline lot of the week across the auction houses a feat that anyone who saw it in person would agree was well-deserved.” Alongside the Hockney painting, the evening sale saw several works secure significantly higher sales on their return to auction. One standout was Bridget Riley’s Gaillard 2 (1989) which sold for £1.9 million ($2.4 million)—55 times the price it made at auction in New York in May 1999 when it sold for $46,000 Two of the projected top lots were passed over, including Andy Warhol’s Self Portrait (1963–64), estimated at £3 million–£4 million ($3.9 million–$5.2million), and Yoshitomo Nara’s Broken Heart Bench (2006–07) estimated at £2.5 million–£3.5 million ($3.2 million–$4.8 million) the first-ever large-scale work from the series “Eggs” by Warhol failed to reach its low estimate of £2.2 million One surprise lot was Banky’s Vest (2019)—the first from the series to be offered on the secondary market The top results following the Hockney sale include: ShareDavid Hockney’s vision of the Mediterranean at sunrise: Early Morning Sainte-Maxime‘I took a photograph of the scene,’ recalled the artist ‘and I was so impressed with it that I just painted it like that.’ Featured in his 1970 retrospective this luminous landscape evoking an idyllic stay in the south of France is offered for the first time in more than 30 years In autumn 1968, David Hockney and his partner Peter Schlesinger went to stay with the film director Tony Richardson in the south of France hidden in the forest above Saint Tropez Bay Cut off from the world like Prospero’s island You get the feeling that nothing bad could ever happen here.’ when he was invited to design sets for the director’s production of Alfred Jarry’s Ubu Roi  at the Royal Court Theatre in London As fellow northerners (both were from West Yorkshire) who loved California they instantly hit it off and became firm friends Hockney’s good nature and natural inquisitiveness made him the perfect foil for Richardson’s acerbic banter ‘directing his house party as he would one of his plays or movies I failed the audition and he took a great dislike to me.’ 1937), Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) Photo: Art Gallery of New South Wales / Jenni Carter One morning, Hockney photographed the sunrise over the small port of Sainte-Maxime, just north of Saint Tropez Bay, capturing its flesh-coloured buildings and the Mediterranean lapping gently at the gravel beach. ‘I took a photograph of the scene and I was so impressed with it that I just painted it like that… It is the one painting where I didn’t try to dominate the scene,’ he said later. David Hockney (b. 1937), Early Morning, Sainte-Maxime, 1968-69 Sold for £20,899,500 on 13 October 2022 at Christie’s in London The resulting work, Early Morning, Sainte-Maxime, is one of four landscape paintings Hockney made that autumn. Completed in 1969, it was exhibited at the artist’s retrospective at the Whitechapel Art Gallery in 1970 and has never been on public view in London since It is offered at auction for the first time in more than 30 years a weekly newsletter delivering our top stories and art market insights to your inbox The work’s amplified colour and shimmering surface reveal that even during Hockney’s most naturalistic phase, which culminated in some of his most celebrated double portraits — among them Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy, 1971 — the artist was always, at heart, a visionary landscape painter. 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Under 14s and 16s singles national champion in Canada .. “As the art world congregates for Seoul’s dynamic Art Week and the inaugural edition of Frieze art fair early example of Hockney’s explorations of water will resonate with collectors,” said Cristian Albu co-head of the 20th and 21st Century Art Department at Christie’s Asia Pacific The legendary 85-year-old artist—whose works have fetched as much $80 million in the past—created the painting at the height of his relationship with Peter Schlesinger a favored muse who is said to have inspired his explorations with light One of just four paintings based on photographs taken during the couple’s 1968 trip to France the evocative canvas features a shimmering sunrise over the French Riviera rendered in lush lilacs and teals Following the Seoul exhibition from September 3–5 where it hasn’t been seen since it was originally displayed at Hockney’s Whitechapel Gallery retrospective in 1970 Sainte-Maxime demonstrates Hockney’s masterful ability to translate the multifaceted qualities of water to canvas something that he had recently achieved to poetic effect in his Californian swimming pool paintings,” said Katharine Arnold “The work’s spectacular sweeping reflection seems to echo the gestural drama of his 1967 masterpiece A Bigger Splash (Tate The seminal painting by one of Britain’s leading artists is certainly a highlight of Seoul’s Art Week and also represents the first time that Christie’s has presented work in South Korea as part of a pre-sale exhibition A global exhibition will begin in Seoul from September 3–5 before touring to Hong Kong from September 14–16 The pre-sale exhibition at Christie’s Headquarters on London’s King Street will take place from October 6–13 © 2023 Hudson One Media, LLC. 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Read our Privacy notice A painting by influential British artist David Hockney will go under the hammer for the first time in more than 30 years this autumn Depicting a view of the sun shining over the French Riviera Sainte-Maxime from 1969 is said to be a tribute to Hockney’s emotional state at the height of his relationship with Peter Schlesinger and anticipates some of the artist’s greatest works The artwork, which has an estimate of £7 million to £10 million, will highlight Christie’s 20th and 21st Century sale in London on October 13 It is one of four paintings based on photographs taken during a trip to France with Hockney’s then partner Mr Schlesinger in autumn 1968 The 85-year-old Bradford-born artist had returned to London in 1968 after spending four years in California and the south of France became an instant draw for him and Mr Schlesinger and would come to play a central role in their relationship Boasting hues of lilac and teal to depict the rising sun over the water the painting is situated between Hockney’s Californian swimming pool paintings and his pioneering double portraits A global exhibition of the piece will begin in Seoul in South Korea on September 3 to 5 before touring to Hong Kong from September 14 to 16 and New York from September 24 to 28. The painting will then be exhibited in London from October 6 for the first time since it was originally unveiled during Hockney’s retrospective at the Whitechapel Gallery in 1970, before going on sale. Early Morning, Sainte-Maxime was last seen at auction in New York in 1988. This exquisite scene captures the vibrant hues that the sun casts as it rises over the glistening water of the French Riviera Katharine Arnold, head of post-war and contemporary art at Christie’s Europe, said: “In David Hockney’s Early Morning, Sainte-Maxime, we see the artist expressing his feelings of deep contentment and ease as his relationship with Peter Schlesinger was blossoming. “This exquisite scene captures the vibrant hues that the sun casts as it rises over the glistening water of the French Riviera.” She added: “We are delighted to present a seminal painting by one of Britain’s leading artists as a highlight of the Frieze Week auction programme at Christie’s.” Cristian Albu, co-head of the 20th and 21st century art department at Christie’s Asia Pacific, said: “I am delighted that we will also display such a powerful painting by David Hockney in our first pre-sale exhibition in Seoul. “As the art world congregates for Seoul’s dynamic Art Week and the inaugural edition of Frieze art fair in the city, we are sure that this magnificent, early example of Hockney’s explorations of water will resonate with collectors.” Sainte-Maxime has sold at auction in London for nearly three times its lower estimate A painting by David Hockney of the sun rising over the Mediterranean has been sold at auction for almost £21m Early Morning, Sainte-Maxime, completed by the British artist in 1969 has been owned by a private individual for more than 30 years it sold in six minutes of bidding between private buyers It has some way to go to beat the record for a Hockney painting. Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) sold for $90m (£70m at the time) in 2018, making Hockney the most highly valued living artist. Sainte-Maxime from a photograph he took while staying at the home of the film director Tony Richardson The port of Sainte-Maxime was visible across the bay from the hills above Saint-Tropez enjoying long lunches by the pool and late-night parties in the company of artists and writers “The Côte d’Azur was in its glamorous heyday and what you see in the picture is a sense of real contentment and happiness You can feel the joy that he felt in painting,” said Katharine Arnold Christie’s head of postwar and contemporary art Europe The “magical” light of the area that Hockney painted was the “same light that Matisse and Picasso fell in love with” In recent years, Hockney has created images using an iPad Mediterranean playground of the rich and famous this short stretch along the French Riviera has become a highway to hell as up to 30,000 vehicles a day bisect the town at the height of summer causing "monstrous" traffic jams Not only do the visiting hordes crawl through Ste Maxime at a snail's pace paralysing emergency services and public transport and polluting the atmosphere with noise and fumes but they do so without so much as a backward glance Ste Maxime suffers all the hassle and none of the benefits of St Tropez's popularity but we can do so no longer," Vincent Morisse who led a recent street demonstration of angry citizens demanding action "It creates really monstrous jams," he added "And it's not just tourists who are affected Firms have difficulty making deliveries and it takes an hour and a quarter to get to the hospital; not to mention the pollution Can you imagine the authorities letting this happen in Paris If you are going to get stuck in a traffic jam for up to three hours where locals claim the sun shines for 300 days a year and where the sparkling Mediterranean laps gently at pristine white-sand beaches Ste Maxime sits at the north of the stunning Gulf of St Tropez protected from the strong cold and dry mistral wind by the Massif des Maures mountain range the preferred summer playground for the international celebrity set The town was founded 1,000 years ago by monks from the Lérins islands off Cannes a few miles along the coast; the brothers started with a monastery and named the village after one of their saints known in the Provençal Roman dialect as Santa Maxima For centuries, fishing was the main industry, then olive oil, wine and cork. In August 1944 the beach of Ste Maxime was at the centre of Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of southern France In the 20th century the village attracted artists actress Emmanuelle Béart grew up just outside the town and Jean de Brunhoff wrote his first Babar the Elephant book in Ste Maxime Among the town's grandest visitors are members of the Swedish royal family Unassuming Ste Maxime has never sought to compete with its more famous neighbour but it has played a vital which has no train station or motorway link the residents of Ste Maxime have had enough of being ignored and inconvenienced and are demanding that the regional authorities construct a bypass around them vice-president of the Ste Maxime Sites Association which organised a demonstration of 200 residents at the end of August said that the problem has been getting steadily worse for at least 20 years for every 100 vehicles that enter the town "The small traffic hold-ups used to be part of the charm of the St Tropez gulf and used to be worse in the summer when there were a lot of holidaymakers But today we live all year round with infernal traffic jams," he said "For 30 years the road authorities haven't lifted a finger on this road And in this period the traffic has increased tenfold not to mention the fact that the population of Ste Maxime has gone from 7,000 to 12,000 inhabitants." Morisse does not know where the money will come from to build the road "It is urgent and imperative that we have a road to take this traffic away from us This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media He has photographed this home in such a lovely way that shows off its perfect and modern geometric feel but softens it with a casual human element that makes it feel like home Let’s pop in and see what Maxime has to say: “Cabine A is an atypic A-frame in the Charlevoix Region — one of the most beautiful Québec regions where mountains meet a major maritime route I went there with Bourgeois/Lechasseur Architects and they explained to me the concept behind the shape of the cabin; nautical flags but I wanted to go for the sharp lines and very angular and dramatic shots I am very pleased with the combination of the warm wood and abrupt angles.” but from time to time I actually try to fool the viewer the character in the back stands out with the orange coat and the front elements now look monumental for a moment It is important to remember from time to time that all images are made up I cherish those little moments where you question the information arranged in front of your eyes.” I do love the orange jacketed figure giving a splash of color to an otherwise neutral and toned down scene Inside we are met by beautiful directional light and long shadows They set a beautiful tone throughout the kitchen and living space These hard lines accentuate the sharp and angular flag-like form of the architecture Maxime goes on to share “I believe strong composition comes with time within and around the project I had almost 24 hours of access to the project — I even stayed overnight except light coming out and in a different moment I had the luxury of trial and error on this shoot My shots got more refined throughout the shoot but I failed a couple of times to set up in a way that felt right One thing I always try to do is to vehiculate how I feel in the space to all the different viewers “ Maxime’s approach to lighting is simple and pure but lights fall differently depending on your location this is rich in nuance and it has to be part of the project.” Maxime does a great job of harnessing the natural light to sculpt and define the shapeliness of this home We are able to note the dimensionality of each room and the dramatic angles that each wall and roofline make “I work with a multitude of layers from different exposures and I like to think of my masks as paintings but it is the way I enjoy the process” says Maxime on his editing methods I enjoy the way he allows each image to breathe and be natural There is a quietness about each picture that ties in with the landscape and the inherent qualities of the architecture “I was afraid that the geometrical strength of the project would take over the landscape and miss how fun winter can be one of the architects was accompanied by his son We succeeded to evoke a lighter and more playful tone.” Back outside we get a good look at Cabine A in its natural habitat From this perspective we can see the expansive view the house has from its little perch from the bright white of the snow to the deep Here we get a great sense of place and a perfect wintery mood It feels like we are trudging through the snow right up to the cabin The contrast through color is perfect and inviting with the yellow glow from the house popping out of the cool blue tones in the landscape and shadows What a great project! Maxime did a stellar job photographing this angular beauty by Bourgeois/Lechasseur If this shot doesn’t make you ready to move to a snowy cabin in the woods As always, you can see more of Maxime’s work on his site maximebrouillet.org as well as on Instagram @maximebrouillet If you have a project you’d like to be considered for Project of the Week, you can submit it here. 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Former French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said Tavernier's films "will remain masterpieces of French cinema." Tavernier wore various caps during his career in cinema press officer and critic before he began his turn at directing He first found success with 1974's "The Watchmaker of St Paul," and 1976's "The Judge and the Assassin" won two César Awards The 1990 movie "Daddy Nostalgia" was famous for being Bogarde's final screen role Although Tavernier was less well-known in the English-speaking world his 1987 feature film about a fictional jazz musician "Round Midnight," won Herbie Hancock an Oscar for best original score Tavernier was married to the late French-Irish screenwriter Claudine O'Hagan They had two children together: writer Tiffany Tavernier and director and actor Nils Tavernier Colo Tavernier wrote the screenplay for several of her husband's and won the César for best adaptation for "A Sunday in the Country" in 1985 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Last year, we came up with some genius ideas for an unforgettably romantic Valentine’s Day in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur we’re doubling down with a new selection of astonishing and awe-inspiring suggestions we’ve got just what you need: the “Savon à la Pomme d’Amour” soap courtesy of La Savonnette Marseillaise an artisan creation enriched with shea butter sugar and candy… It’s almost good enough to eat (but we don’t recommend trying) Voir cette publication sur Instagram  Une publication partagée par Savons.com (@savons.com_) Une publication partagée par Fragonard Parfumeur (@fragonardparfumeurofficiel) romantic decors and tête-à-tête dinners are great the town’s historic quarter is home to the biggest names in perfumery (Fragonard etc.) and even an International Perfume Museum What better way to get your partner hot on the scent You really are a very special person you know… Une publication partagée par Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur (@visitsouthoffrance) Une publication partagée par Le Gourmeur (@legourmeur) delicious and full of finesse… Honey from Provence and the Southern Alps is an ode to love Treat your loved one to a pot on Valentine’s Day or savour it in the shape of a “suce-miel” – little artisan lollipops from Allauch brimming with fabulous Provencal and Alpine flavours They’re also great for sore throats and sending a message So if he/she asks you what the meaning of the gift is simply tell them you’re a very generous person who loves giving without expecting anything in return… In fact Une publication partagée par 1 jour 1 fromage (@1jour1fromage) Une publication partagée par Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur (@visitsouthoffrance) It’s free and you’ll certainly win a place in our heart Did you know? The Southern Alps boasts zero pollution peaks and the clearest skies in Europe, dotted with zillions of stars in a dazzling ode to your undying love… And the good thing about stars is that you can watch them twinkle for free, just by looking up. Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is pretty neat huh? Une publication partagée par Photos de nuit | Queyras (@jeff.graphy) Declare yourself with a bar of Amur apple soap! You don't have permission to access the page you requested. What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed. The Family Seats – own homes worthy of a dynasty The 24-Hour Party People – jet in and out for a party The A-List Getaways – the celebrities who go incognito here The Hilltop Hideaways – St Tropez’s answer to the Hollywood Hills The TimesThe magical portion of the Mediterranean coast known as the French Riviera bathes in sunshine more than 300 days a year hotels and restaurants — as well as boats — all tilt like sunflowers towards the light St Tropez sits on a beautiful bay: it is easy to reach by water St Tropez is all moneyed elegance and superfluous relaxation: a glass of rosé on a shaded terrace the seafront here is not a boundary — it’s an integral part of the St Tropez experience While tourists flock to Paris for the Olympics French movers and shakers are heading to St Tropez instead This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenue Dior des Lices is attached to a Dior boutiqueALAMYWhat could be more St Tropez than a café in an idyllic garden attached to a Dior boutique and you can dine on dishes that range from healthy — artichoke salad sea bream — to decadent: truffle on your croque monsieur a tiered tray of macarons and mouthwatering cakes is an institution (mains from £30; instagram.com/diordeslices) La Petite Plage serves Mediterranean-inspired dishesVIRGINIE GARNIERLa Petite Plage a vision in blond wood and wicker lampshades right on the port is a project of acclaimed chef Éric Fréchon formerly of Epicure at the Le Bristol in Paris the cuisine is very different: the fresh fish and pasta of the Mediterranean with a few distinctive touches — lemongrass coconut milk — from further afield (mains from £27; restaurant-lapetiteplage.com/saint-tropez) La Guérite is run by the chef Yiannis KioroglouA guérite is a workman’s hut It’s not actually in St Tropez — the island is just beyond Cannes — but the journey there however: Yiannis Kioroglou’s creative use of the barbecue and the charcoal oven of marinades and local herbs and market-fresh fish and vegetables there is a vast shaded terrace overlooking the Mediterranean that connects the Riviera to Kioroglou’s native Greece with sunbeds just beyond for a little postprandial relaxation (mains from £30; restaurantlaguerite.com/cannes/) Musée de l’Annonciade is in a repurposed 16th-century chapelALAMYIn 1892 the neo-impressionist painter Paul Signac arrived by boat in St Tropez; he liked it so much he bought a house returned each summer and invited all his painter friends The result was a great many paintings of what is one of the most beautiful regions in the world which opened in a repurposed 16th-century chapel in 1922 highlights some of the artists the region inspired Henri Matisse (saint-tropez.fr/culture/musee-de-lannonciade) Château Léoube is an hour’s drive west from St TropezPH.BESACIERSince the late 1990s the Bamfords — owners of Daylesford Organic — have been the proprietors of this idyllic estate but they have olive trees and umbrella pines wild lavender and mimosas as well as vineyards not to mention more than two miles of shoreline After browsing the boutique and tasting the wines there’s the opportunity to take a dip or hire a kayak or paddleboard linger into the evening for live music or open-air cinema (mains from £20; leoube.com) The crossing to St Maxime takes just 20 minutesALAMYThe boating possibilities in St Tropez range from a simple but pleasant crossing from the town to St Maxime to chartering a yacht with a drink or canapé in hand The best way to organise this is not to: ask your hotel concierge to do it for you What’s your favourite thing to do in St Tropez Become a subscriber and along with unlimited digital access to The Times and The Sunday Times you can enjoy a collection of travel offers and competitions curated by our trusted travel partners Sign up for our Times Travel newsletter and follow us on Instagram and X Set off on a discovery of the riches of mimosa the symbol of a wintery but light-filled Côte d’Azur A sunny yellow against the backdrop of a deep blue sky its delightful fragrance perfumes the coast and its forests and also lights up the Corniche des Maures Some of its species have settled in so well that they colour gardens and hills with their sparking yellow There are more than 1200 varieties of mimosa in the world With its flowering period from December to July 18 million mimosa stems are produced every year in the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes you can even see leaves in the shape of pine needles the temperature must not be colder than 10°C below the Fête du mimosa which is also held in February in Bormes-les-Mimosas is still the most emblematic People come from far and wide to admire one of the most famous flower parades and wander around the medieval village with its view over the Mediterranean Une publication partagée par Estérel Côte d’Azur (@esterelcotedazur) Une publication partagée par Domaine du Rayol (@domainedurayol) Bormes-les-Mimosas is home to France’s leading mimosa grower with over 200 different species and varieties The team at Pépinières Cavatore welcomes you all year round to show you around its greenhouses and show garden there’s a world mimosa tour with a gardener in store for you A beautiful event with an evocative name:  l’Odyssée des Mimosas guided walks or photography walks in the Massif de l’Estérel Drive along with its delicate floral fragrance around you… On the Route du Mimosa our senses are awakened all along the 130 km this itinerary is made up of 8 town stages between the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes and illustrates the gentle Provencal lifestyle a meeting with a producer or a gourmet break a walk among the flowers or a show with a parade there’s something for all tastes in Provence The adventure begins in Bormes-les-Mimosas after having gone through the Jardin Botanique des Myrtes in Sainte-Maxime This winter road trip on the “Route d’Or” that winds through the biggest mimosa forest in Europe The contrast between the yellow mimosa and the blue sea will be imprinted on your memory Une publication partagée par Beguier Yves (@beguier_yves) Une publication partagée par Mimocello (@mimocello) use the flowers in recipes and to-die-for desserts lived a life centred on her beloved Prince Bertil she moved to London where she worked as a fashion model and took small parts in films It was in London that she met the British actor Ivan Craig Davies invited Bertil to a cocktail party at her apartment but it wasn’t until he picked her up in his car after an air raid that their romance began to blossom And so funny," she wrote in her 2000 memoirs Davies had an amicable divorce from Craig in 1945 his relationship with a divorced commoner "became an issue" The prince had become a possible heir to the throne after the death of his older brother in an air crash Two of his brothers had already made themselves ineligible for the crown by marrying commoners Horrified that Bertil would follow the same path told him he couldn’t marry Lilian because it would jeopardise the survival of the Bernadotte dynasty From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox Davies was 61 and the prince 64 when the king finally gave the couple his permission to marry She became Princess of Sweden after they tied the knot at the Drottningholm Palace chapel near Stockholm but the princess remained devoted to her husband until his death in 1997 everything has been about my love," she said in an interview on her 80th birthday and I love him." She remained active in public life into her early 90s attending the Nobel Prize (pictured above with US professor and Nobel Prize winner Peter Agre) adorned in royal jewels A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com Whether you’re searching for the next masterpiece to grace your walls or seeking to invest in leading artists The finest galleries from across the world will gather in Regent’s Park this month as Frieze London and Frieze Masters one of the most prestigious contemporary art fairs in the world The event was founded in 2003 by Amanda Sharp and Matthew Slotover and is now an annual fixture in London and other global art hubs, including New York and Seoul This year it returns with newly designed spaces and artist-driven programmes as is a must for investors and collectors As ever, this year promises an eclectic mix of established icons and emerging talent. With more than 160 galleries participating, the fair is a one-stop destination for collectors seeking investment-grade art. While the focus is on the art-stuffed marquee in Regent’s Park, London’s auction houses hold their autumn evening sales to coincide with the world’s artists collectors and curators descending on the capital [See also: Outstanding art advisers 2024] Art fairs like Frieze and Frieze Masters offer fantastic opportunities for both seasoned collectors and newcomers These fairs present a wide range of artworks cutting-edge pieces to more established blue-chip works Attending these events allows people to experience the breadth of the art market in one place and offers a chance to meet dealers who are eager to engage with serious buyers Frieze VIP guests can gain access to private viewings before the public enters the event to explore the art with early opportunities to acquire coveted pieces Whether you are looking for a piece to adorn a wall or with an eye on alternative assets Spear’s advisers offer some tips on what not to miss at this year’s Frieze London and Frieze Masters Among the 160 galleries from 43 countries featured at Frieze London 2024 will be some of London’s defining spaces including White Cube Leading international galleries at the fair include Gagosian Art fairs are undoubtedly selling opportunities, they also serve as an educational experience for collectors. Top Recommended Spear’s adviser and Parapluie founder, Julia Bell has the names to look for at Frieze London 2024 ‘Jesse Mockrin represented by James Cohan Gallery is very sought after The method of working she adopts means she does not produce many paintings per year so there is often a pre Fair waiting list I’d anticipate a sell out booth on opening ‘White Cube is showing a great Sylvia Snowden piece ahead of her first solo show in their Paris space the week after Frieze as part of their Inside the White Cube series Over six decades Snowden has developed a distinctive painting practice that once overlooked A post shared by White Cube (@whitecube) ‘Noémie Goudal represented by Edel Assanti is currently shortlisted for the 2024 Prix Marcel Duchamp prize her research into millions of years of the Earth’s history and geographies couldn’t be more relevant to today’s pressing reflections into our environment Her nomination for such a prestigious art prize is evidence of that ‘Artist duo Fuentesal Arenillas represented by Madrid based gallery El Apartmento have already been highlighted by Frieze themselves as ‘ones to watch’ Their sensitivity to and application of diverse materials blur boundaries between sculpture and painting creating exciting explorations that revisit the process of assemblage Other artists I would recommend include: Sikelela Owen at Tiwani Contemporary who is the current focus of a solo show at their Lagos gallery; Dawn Ng at Kate MacGarry; Igshaan Adams who opened to rave reviews at Hepworth Wakefield this year Then there are some artists who are receiving significant attention following years of being overlooked one in particular Frederick J Brown (1945-2012) who will be the focus of a solo booth with Campbell Berry at Frieze Masters a gallery known for revisiting and promoting underrepresented or neglected artists American expressionist painting means Brown is now the focus of a major solo show at Phoenix Museum of Art in 2025 A post shared by Berry Campbell (@berrycampbell) For Vanessa Curry, a Spear’s 500 adviser and founding director of Fine Art Source names to watch are Grace Weaver (Galerie Max Hetzler) France-Lise McGurn (Modern Institute and MassimoDeCarlo) and Lynn Chadwick (Perrotin Gallery) the best investment in art are works that resonate personally but says there’s ever ‘greater diversity of artist practice’ at Frieze ‘It feels like a positive long-term progression rather than a “trend” towards a multiplicity of voices and practices within the contemporary art market and it makes for a far more interesting fair that is for sure’ Ben Hanly, post war & contemporary art apecialist at Doerr Dallas Valuations tells Spear’s African contemporary is ‘getting a lot of attention at the moment’ particularly those from movements like Surrealism are attracting more attention and investment highlighting a shift towards a more inclusive recognition of talent [See also: Beauty mogul’s extraordinary art collection expected to fetch $200 million at auction] Spear’s 500 adviser Crispian Riley-Smith, managing director and CEO of Art Advisory Group tells Spear’s that collectors should ‘engage with the gallery staff or advisers and be clear about your ambitions and questions around collecting a field or artist and listen to what they have to say’ He has four principles for buying: buy what you like; buy good quality; buy good condition; buy what you can afford Bell adds would-be buyers should enquire about the concept ‘Ask the gallery to explain this and why they feel the artwork and the artist are important now’ she says it is also important to understand the care and maintenance demands of an artwork ‘The gallery should give you an outline of the materials any conservation issues or storage issues you need to be mindful of before you make a decision to purchase Bell suggests going to an art fair for the experience take that visit at a comfortable pace and preferably in the company of an art advisor who can show you the ropes without necessarily the pressure of buying as Art Fairs can be incredibly overwhelming.’ Hanly tells Spear that investing in one high-quality artwork rather than several mediocre ones is best and go to the top of your budget as you’ll often get a significantly better piece for the additional investment The difference in quality and future value can be substantial especially during market downturns when lesser works lose value quicker ‘Even if you have to slightly overpay for a piece from a highly regarded artist it’s more likely to retain its value over time compared to multiple lower-quality works high-quality works by renowned artists tend to be more inflation-proof and stable in the long term [See also: Sotheby’s stages inaugural pop culture auction as collectibles sector grows] Hanly says anyone looking to buy art as an investment should seek professional guidance It’s worth paying a professional to give you advice as to up-and-coming artists you’re buying purely with an eye that in five years ‘That’s a market that you can make an awful lot of money if you get it right but you can be you can be destroyed if you get it wrong.’ Bell says it is ‘important to understand the ecosystem’ of the art world ‘Gallery validation adds value and critical approval for an artist and the better you understand it the more you will be able to make informed judgements on an artist and where they sit within it,’ she adds A post shared by Grace Weaver (@weaver_grace) But she warns off being led solely by a piece’s potential as an appreciating asset not a good idea to buy art with the idea that following a trend will make a great financial investment,’ she tells Spear’s ‘My clients and I always talk about what a piece of art makes them feel and the market elements are just the necessary functional stuff So if your readers are attending an art fair such a Frieze whether seasoned collectors or completely fresh it is best to trust their instincts in terms of what they initially respond to when they walk around then to have a conversation with the gallerist to get a deeper understanding of the work ‘If there is a connection between a buyer and the artist’s work that is beyond the aesthetic it will stand the test of time on the wall of their home.’  [See also: Picasso ‘trophy’ for the world’s most powerful art collectors: $120 million portrait unveiled at Sotheby’s London ahead of New York sale] Frieze London’s curated section Artist-to-Artist will feature solo presentations by Hurvin Anderson Curry recommends the auctions at Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Phillips and Bonhams as a good place to start ‘The experts there can talk about the market side of things and help get set up to bid; there are some beautiful works in the auctions in Frieze week by world famous artists such as Cecily Brown and David Hockney but also rising stars such as Emily Mae Smith a sun-drenched ode to a summer in the south of France leads a Sotheby’s $280 million (£220 million) public exhibition The sale will also present artworks by Andy Warhol Running in parallel with the auction is LDN > PAR a private selling exhibition which offers rare and important artworks from Kandinsky to Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso the exhibition will travel to Sotheby’s Paris on view to coincide with Art Basel’s takeover of the French capital Christie’s evening sale on 9 October features works by Lucian Freud [See also: Best art lawyers 2024] For collectors with an eye on both contemporary and historical works offers a comprehensive look at the art market’s past and present is within a 10-minute walk of the main draw and focuses on works created pre 21st century and even modern masterpieces are available for acquisition It’s an opportunity to engage in cross-genre collecting merging old-world artistry with contemporary thought Whether you’re interested in adding to a personal collection acquiring pieces for corporate investments or simply experiencing the cutting edge of art Frieze Masters complements the contemporary focus of Frieze London offering HNWs a holistic view of the art market and long-term investment potential Frieze London and Frieze Master, Regent’s Park October 9-13 2024. VIP entry on Wednesday, and preview on Thursday Spear’s acting digital editor, a freelance journalist with a CV that includes ITV News, the Guardian and British Vogue With new and easier measures for Covid prevention announced recently by the Quebec government, officers with the Laval Police Service finally got a chance last week to resume their friendly sporting activities with some Chomedey high-school students for the first time since the start of the pandemic early last year. SPL officers met at École secondaire Saint-Maxime on Lévesque Blvd. West to play volleyball, basketball and soccer in friendly but determined matches with the high-school students. Dressed in shorts, sneakers and a sports top, SPL director Pierre Brochet joined them during the early afternoon for a fun game of basketball on a court on the grounds behind the school. The lively and competitive activity was followed from the sidelines by spectators, including Saint-Maxime students and staff during class breaks, while sparking some curiosity among a few students about police work as a profession. The weather was perfect for basketball on Wednesday last week when the sun was high in the sky and the air was crisp According to LPD spokesperson Cst. Chantal Moreau, officers with the force had been getting together for similar sports-oriented events with students from Laval in the past, but had to stop in the spring of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic started. “We’re in a position now to start over,” she said, noting that the students who were taking part were between the ages of 12 and 17. Last week’s gathering which centered on basketball was just one of three sports events the police and the students were taking part in over a period of three days. They were also playing matches of volleyball and soccer. As it turned out, the weather was perfect for basketball on Wednesday last week when the sun was high in the sky and the air was crisp. Cst. Moreau said the SPL officers had arranged only to play students from École secondaire Saint-Maxime, but added that “the door remains open” to other schools possibly also taking part in in the future. Rhizlaine Chebani, a community liaison official at École secondaire Saint-Maxime, said the school administrators decided, after being consulted by the SPL, that since the school’s three most popular sports are basketball, volleyball and soccer, they could be the basis for some friendly play between the students and the police. Cst. Moreau agreed that the three sports formed the perfect medium to bring together exuberant youths and the much older and staid adults. “They get to see us as police officers, but also more informally so they can also see that we are real people like them,” she said. Today the Astor family and its seat have expanded still further, crossing frontiers to include Villa Astor in St Tropez, a sumptuous seven-bedroom, pink-limestone villa with stunning French Riviera views. Equally romantically, the couple have chosen the French Riviera as the backdrop to their blossoming life. Most of the year they live in North Kensington, but they have declared St Tropez their second home. ‘We come here as much as we can,’ says Lohralee. The Astor family is as fortunate as it is seemingly endless – William has five siblings in total, including half-sisters Samantha Cameron and Emily Sheffield. William’s parents, William, 4th Viscount Astor, and Annabel, Viscountess Astor, have a home in nearby Sainte-Maxime. ‘We’re very family-orientated, so we see them all the time,’ says Lohralee. Lohralee doesn’t like to sit still; she’s a doer. Describing herself as an ‘insatiable creative’, she juggles raising the children with myriad other projects. An exemplary chef, she published a cookbook, Feeding the Future, in 2016, and trained the Villa Astor staff to use local fish and vegetables instead of the usual meat-and-carb-laden dishes. She’s also obsessed with interior design. By contrast, the interiors are surprisingly simple. This is all William’s doing, apparently – he requested lots of white, taupe, wood and neutral shades ‘as a blank canvas to let the epic sea view of St Tropez below sing’, says Lohralee. Lohralee’s stepfather, Herb – ‘my father in every sense of the word since I was three’ – bought and sold a range of outlets across Vancouver, ranging from printing and gift shops to a post office, and is clearly a huge influence on her creative spirit; the beautiful charcoal sketches in the living room were a gift from him. Lohralee is also close to her mother, Lee, an ex-nurse: ‘She stayed with us recently for five weeks.’ Thanks to her modelling past, Lohralee is a pro in front of the camera and loves fashion, her style gravitating towards high-octane, splashy designers like Fendi, Mary Katrantzou and Missoni, which work well with the vibrant Côte d’Azur surroundings. But it’s her role as a mother that comes first. The children circle her ecstatically during our photoshoot, asking if they are allowed croissants as a treat, and not wanting to leave her side. Clearly the Astor empire is in very safe – and stylish – hands. A list containing some of France’s most-polluted beaches has been unveiled to help summer visitors decide where to bathe it shows the vast majority of French beaches are ranked as ‘excellent’ Its study looked at more than 1,800 beaches whose water quality is regularly checked by regional health agencies in France The media organisation has provided a searchable, interactive map (in French and behind a paywall) that allows you to see beaches near you or check the quality of those you may visit on holiday Visitors are advised to check for reports on the quality of the water before diving in A European directive requires bathing water to be checked and the result of these analyses enables authorities to classify beaches into four grades based on their water quality and they are based on the microbiological analysis results for the current year and the three previous ones eight beaches in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur are primarily affected by poor (‘insufficient’) quality water These notably include beaches in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer On June 21, swimming at Gravette beach, Antibes, was suspended due to high levels of enterococcus bacteria in the water have been closed since March and will remain so throughout the summer beaches of excellent quality water in the area include those in the communes of Grimaud The beaches in these regions tend to be of high quality while most of the beaches in Corsica are also classified as ‘excellent’ Read also: Riptides on French coast: How to avoid and what to do if caught suffers from higher-than-ideal levels of pollution beaches a few kilometres away in Ile d'Oléron and Ile d'Aix are much better Soorts-Hossegor; and Anglet in the Pays Basque all of which have a number of beaches with ‘excellent’ water quality the beaches of Agon-Coutainville and Coudeville-sur-Mer have ‘insufficient’ water quality which have many sites with ‘excellent’ water quality Hauts-de-France has fewer swimming spots compared to other regions and while none of them are ranked as of ‘insufficient’ quality the proportion of beaches of ‘excellent’ quality is low They tend to be rated ‘good’ or ‘sufficient’ and Saint-Brieuc are of ‘insufficient’ quality The beach at Saint-Michel-en-Grève even saw the first suspected case of death caused by green algae, in 1989, when hydrogen sulphide, a toxic gas emitted by decomposing algae, is thought to have caused the death of a 27-year-old jogger The beach at Saint-Brieuc is also seeing problems linked to invasive green algae and Plounéour-Brignogan-Plages have around a dozen beaches that are deemed to be of ‘excellent’ quality The beaches at Pornic and Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez fare better than those at Pouliguen and Saint-Nazaire as the latter two are rated of ‘insufficient’ quality in the Le Figaro list These have been ranked France’s most environmentally friendly beaches Green, yellow, red, purple: New safety flag system for French beaches How to pick a clean beach in France Recent power cut in Spain and Portugal is warning to holidaymakers to ensure they are prepared for worst-case scenario The resort is set to remain open to the public and not only to professionals Storms from the weekend will persist across some areas 2 min readPublished 19 October 2018 5:53am ShareGet SBS News daily and direct to your InboxSign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.Your email address *Morning (Mon–Fri) ShareSunsets are spectacular.By Meredith ClisbyUpdated April 11 2025If the number of super cruisers and luxury yachts bobbing in the crystal blue water are anything to go by While I've read about the glitz and glamour of Saint-Tropez nothing prepares me for the sheer beauty of the arrival into the popular coastal town All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePicture-perfect deep blue ocean hundreds of gleaming boats in Port Saint-Tropez and the sounds of revving luxury cars greet my arrival It's peak tourist season and obviously this place is on a lot of bucket lists The first view I have of Saint-Tropez's famed Pampelonne Beach is like looking at a panoramic postcard Pure white sand stretches as far as the eye can see hugging the deep blue ocean that ebbs and flows gently in the scorching heat Holiday-makers are spread out across the whole expanse under umbrellas while some have forked out to rent a private deck chair for an exorbitant price On the beach at Saint-Tropez.I walk along the beach just enjoying the hot weather and the feel of sand between my toes as I find a good place for a dip the best thing about travelling in the hot summer months in France is the first moment you enter the sea - an initial sting of cold and then pure refreshing bliss Later I go for a wander down the expanse of sand and catch a glimpse of the famed glamour of this part of the French Riviera; young men in polo shirts ferry beautiful people in buggies from their hotel to the beach and valet attendants park the lamborghinis and porsches of those attending the ritzy beach bars While Saint-Tropez is well known as a draw for celebrities and those who like parties until dawn it's also clearly a popular family holiday destination based on the huge number of visitors I see on its streets Some spend time along the main marina checking out the rather impressive super-yachts and cruisers others delight in shopping for luxury brands (Gucci Prada and Dior to name a few) or step into a classy bar to enjoy a cocktail Young men in polo shirts ferry beautiful people in buggies to the beach and valet attendants park the porsches of those attending the ritzy beach bars and I throw myself into the chaos as I explore one of the liveliest places along the French Riviera I spot a line-up in front of a trendy bakery and upon closer inspection realise people are walking away clutching what looks like slabs of cake; this calls for an investigation It is the famed delicacy Tarte Tropezienne which consists of two orange blossom-flavoured sponges crammed together with cream with a sprinkling of big sugar grains on top Eventually I need a break from the crowds and find myself taking a breather in the central square Couples and families relax on park benches in the shade of centuries-old plane trees and the vibe is certainly calmer than the frantic shopping going on around it I hear clinks and shouts from further along from where I sit which is the sound of a group of (older) men playing petanque This location is famed for this pastime and also the popular food and souvenir market which runs twice a week I head towards the town's citadel and walk up a steep path to reach it The Citadel of Saint-Tropez has crowned the town for 400 years While initially constructed as a defence tower it was purchased by the city in 1993 and now houses a museum that tells the story of Tropezian history Unfortunately I have not timed my visit well landing there 15 minutes after closing time but I still walk around it and enjoy the views A site many flock to is the bronze statue of Saint-Tropez' most famous resident Brigitte Bardot which is located in front of the Musee de la Gendarmerie et du Cinema her role in the 1965 film And God Created Woman both put the town on the world stage and cemented her status as a sex symbol As the heat begins to finally recede for the day as time shifts towards evening I walk back along the marina eyeing the full-to-bursting restaurants and cafes Eventually I choose a place where I can sit and watch the crowds strolling along as I consume a huge plate of mussels and fries This is the perfect meal because while delicious it also takes ages to eat so I can keep the table and continue to enjoy the view of the marina as the sun begins to set I decide to splurge on dessert and order a lemon sorbet which deserves to be savoured but can't be because it melts too quickly Then it's a quick dash up the stairs to the lookout point at the end of the marina where I line up with countless others to take hundreds of photos that will never do justice to the sunset we witness together Port of Saint-Tropez.It is a magical moment; the sun slowly sets over the ocean and casts an orange glow over the buildings surrounding the gleaming luxury boats in the marina This popular town sure has the glitz and glamour but there is a touch of magic to be found here as well Getting there: Saint-Tropez is a 1.5-hour drive from the Toulon-Hyeres airport Staying there: The writer stayed the night on the Star Flyer cruise ship but a variety of luxury accommodation is available in the town The writer travelled courtesy of Star Clippers ShareTravel's Top PicksHungry TravellerThe West Hollywood power move isn't booze - it's a healthy breakfast by the poolCelebrities are flocking to it in big numbers. ReviewTucked away in Byron Bay, this stylish stay offers more than just good looksYou'll experience a sense of calm from the moment you arrive. Ditch airport dramas in the UK by travelling by train - here's a guideTurn up the bliss factor by swapping flights with rail journeys. A new cruise ship has scored pole position at the famous Monaco Grand PrixThe glamorous vessel will be used as a floating hotel. In southern Spain time slows down - and the tapas keeps comingSlow travel is on the rise; here's where to experience it View upcoming auction estimates and receive personalized email alerts for the artists you follow The National Gallery of Art recently acquired the library of noted photography and photobook collector Za Mir Press announces the publication of Pablo Picasso André Salmon and “Young French Painting,” which features a revised translation of Salmon’s La Jeune Peinture française (1912).. Perhaps no other name in modern art sparks the imagination like that of Pablo Picasso Picasso was an undisputed genius – in an age where overuse robbed the word of meaning Les Chefs au Sommet d’Auron – 8th Edition – offered memorable gastronomic experiences at a unique and privileged price In addition to chefs’ shows cooking at the ice rink renowned chefs officiate in the restaurants of the resort of Haute Tinée and offer sumptuous gourmet four hands dinners at the price of 45 per person to tourists and locals in the region chef-owner of La Badiane restaurant in Sainte-Maxime and pastry chef Philippe Brito delighted the gourmets’ taste buds at the restaurant Le Régalivou the Mountain Gastronomy Festival has been bringing together many talented chefs and pastry chefs from the Côte d ‘Azur who share an authentic moment of culinary pleasure and conviviality in the heart of the sumptuous Mercantour mountains the renowned chefs perform every night real gastronomic feats by performing dinners on “pianos” unknown before chef Geoffrey Poesson and pastry chef Philippe Brito transposed the delicious culinary experiences of La Badiane and Patisserie Philippe Brito in the wooded warm and mountain setting of the Régalivou in Saint Etienne de Tinée Geoffrey Poesson is the chef owner of La Badiane restaurant then worked as a pastry chef in the United States and Monaco he opens his own restaurant on the Cote d’Azur La Badiane where his creativity sublimates the products cleverly chosen from his chosen terroir in a gastronomy centered around vegetables Elected “Grand de Demain” by the Gault & Millau guide in 2009 his subtle associations combining culinary techniques and imagination earned him in 2010 his first Michelin star and the Trophée de la Cuisine de la Mer then the Culinary Innovation Award in 2017 Geoffrey Poesson is a culinary advisor and trainer and is part of the Escoffier international family of disciples Philippe Brito likes to share his love of the profession his experience and his singularity as a pastry artist Before opening the Pâtisserie chocolaterie Philippe Brito in Cannes in March 2011 Philippe took his first steps at the Olcina house in Cannes and perfected his talent in prestigious establishments such as the former Noga Hilton in Cannes Alain Ducasse’s Bar & Beef and the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel in Monaco 
His cakes and sweets are at the image of his career and personality: traditional in taste and original in their forms and design Renewing his menu according to the seasons to give the best to his customers Philippe Brito puts a point of honor to privilege the flavors they have already distinguished themselves from other chocolates thanks to their cubic appearance which earned him the nickname of “pastry chef with square chocolates” Philippe Brito & Manon Poesson ©YesICannes.com Geoffrey Poesson’s gastronomy draws its roots from the products developed by small producers who are passionate and in love with their terroir combining tradition and contemporary spirit the dishes showcased the noble products of the local terroir inspired by the Bio and Locavore values ​​advocated by the Chefs au Sommet d’Auron each dish is a discovery: authenticity and quality are at the rendezvous in plates colorful and full of freshness where vegetables and aromatic herbs make up a vitamin basket Philippe Brito has composed a virtuoso dessert using several facets of the Praliné to exalt sugar A superb surprise dessert made with coques of macaroons satisfied the most gourmand The mountain terroir is omnipresent in this taste of Geoffrey Poesson’s talent of who knows that a good cheese goes along so well with good charcuterie Young shoots and petals bloom this delicate dish Winter vegetables accompany the trout dressed in a high in savor crust between the parsnip mousse with its sweet aroma in counterpoint with the crunchy salsify and the pear exalts the fondant of the trout A superb declination of fine and tasty pig from the farms of our mountains Our taste buds juggle between the tenderness of the pig cooked at low temperature the melting chest and the cabbage stuffed with the fine texture spiced up by a full-bodied juice that gives the dish its full dimension two praline cubes placed on a melting chocolate shortbread The pretty quadrature was surmounted by a chocolate wheel reminiscent of the great workings of ski lifts of the station Located at the entrance to St Etienne de Tinée the Hotel Restaurant Le Régalivou is a pleasant place with a dining room beautifully decorated in a mountain atmosphere Chef Eric Grosso offers a gourmet and hearty cuisine of mountain specialties or pizzas and grilled meats as much on the terrace on sunny days or by the fireplace after a day of skiing With the sumptuous pristine mountains of the Mercantour as a backdrop the Chefs au Sommet d’Auron is a gastronomic event in Auron Saint Etienne de Tinée and Saint Dalmas Le Salvage the Mountain Gastronomy Festival has been offering gourmet meals at unique and affordable prices in the restaurants of the resort as well as numerous culinary activities A team of talented chefs and pastry chefs from the Côte d’Azur offers an authentic moment of sharing culinary pleasures and conviviality with holidaymakers www.auron.com www.leregalivou.free.fr Click to enlarge – © YesICannes.com – All rights reserved and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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Powered by WordPress Viewport Theme by ThemeZilla which has an estimated value of £7-10 million will highlight Christie’s 20th and 21st century sale in London A painting by influential British artist David Hockney will go under the hammer for the first time in more than 30 years this autumn Depicting a view of the sun shining over the French Riviera which has an estimate of £7 million to £10 million will highlight Christie’s 20th and 21st Century sale in London on October 13 A global exhibition of the piece will begin in Seoul in South Korea on September 3 to 5 before touring to Hong Kong from September 14 to 16 and New York from September 24 to 28 The painting will then be exhibited in London from October 6 for the first time since it was originally unveiled during Hockney’s retrospective at the Whitechapel Gallery in 1970 Sainte-Maxime was last seen at auction in New York in 1988 head of post-war and contemporary art at Christie’s Europe we see the artist expressing his feelings of deep contentment and ease as his relationship with Peter Schlesinger was blossoming co-head of the 20th and 21st century art department at Christie’s Asia Pacific said: “I am delighted that we will also display such a powerful painting by David Hockney in our first pre-sale exhibition in Seoul “As the art world congregates for Seoul’s dynamic Art Week and the inaugural edition of Frieze art fair in the city early example of Hockney’s explorations of water will resonate with collectors.” Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening Please check your inbox to verify your details French Brewers Use Algae To Make Blue Beer French 106 Year Old Pianist To Release Sixth Album Teddy Bears Replace Diners as French Restaurants Remain Closed French Police Fire Tear Gas as Protests after Bastille Day Parade Agriculture Minister Sees National Rice Production Reaching 1 Million Tons in April People's Business Credit Realization Exceeds Rp76 Trillion Indonesia's First Batch of 2025 Hajj Pilgrims Departs for the Holy Land Indonesian Govt Targets Completion of Patimban Port Construction in Q4 of 2025 Four Classrooms at Cimanuk 2 Public Junior High School Severely Damaged Twelve Inactive Railroad Lines in Bandung to Be Reactivated The History and Purpose of World Dance Day Earth Hour Jakarta 2025 Semarang Hindus Celebrate Sacred Galungan Day Saint Tropez is a small village in the South of France which has established itself not only as an emblem of the UHNW jet-set lifestyle but also as an exclusive community for only the wealthiest of homeowners Its perfect blend of local Provencal charm and modern luxury make this village very special to all those who visit It is ideally located only 30 minutes drive from a local airport for the arrival of private jets 15 minutes by helicopter from the Nice International Airport and 20 minutes by helicopter from Monaco (the mecca of wealth and luxury) With a limited amount of properties available to purchase and a consistently high demand of investors interested in purchasing a piece of this exclusive haven Saint Tropez remains on the top of many property investors list In a world with surging global inflation rates Saint Tropez has become even more attractive thanks to its historically stable and ever increasing property values More investors are moving towards securing their fortunes in properties St Tropez House decided to take a deeper look into the realm of property investment in Saint Tropez and draw on expert formulas to provide insight into ultra high-value property sales and who can afford them Properties located in the heart of Saint Tropez begin at 3,000,000 EUR and go upwards to 50,000,000 EUR. Villages located around Saint Tropez, namely Gassin, Sainte Maxime, Cogolin and Grimaud will have lower prices.  In an effort to provide fact-based statistics for property sales in Saint Tropez, St Tropez House has launched a one-of-a-kind Sales Report which breaks new ground for investors This report uses statistics provided by the French government to help potential investors draw important and tangible conclusions when searching for a property for sale in Saint Tropez Such interesting information in this report includes the average sales price in 2018-2019 being 5,400,000 EUR (excluding commissions & charges) It also compares the average prices of the top 7 districts of Saint Tropez The most expensive properties are found in the posh private domain Les Parcs de Saint Tropez Only Luxe is listed at 13,400,000 EUR and the perfect example of a villa currently for sale in Les Parcs one should expect to pay a ‘premium’ for being in this prestigious location Having specialised in high-value properties in Saint Tropez for over a decade St Tropez House is proud to have only the finest of villas to propose to our clients Our sales portfolio offers a large property selection with an average sales price of 10,000,000 EUR Investors with this budget in Saint Tropez should have a healthy selection of villas to choose from is a stunning 6 bedroom villa in Ramatuelle with several luxurious amenities which provides insight into the type of properties this budget will afford There are two principal ways to calculate if you can afford to purchase a luxury property of 10,000,000 EUR Each of these simple methods can be used to provide quick insight into what you can afford based on your unique circumstance The first approach was created by Barbara Cocoran and bases itself on calculation your yearly salary. The second approach uses instead your total net worth to calculate your property investment potential Real estate mogul and ‘Shark Tank’ celebrity Barbara Corcoran created a simple formula for those interested in purchasing a property anywhere in the world The beauty of this formula is it applies to all budgets and can be used to assess the purchasing power of any investor She explains this formula by stating: “Multiply your salary times four and that’s generally what you can qualify for.” Corcoran offers another simple rule for investors regarding housing costs which cannot go unnoticed in any property purchase She advises to aim to spend roughly 30% of take home income on housing costs taxes and any foreseen or unforeseen renovations needed For luxury properties this will also include staff grounds maintenance and domain fees (if applicable) we can conclude that by generating an annual income of 2,500,000 EUR one can afford to purchase a 10,000,000 EUR property This simple formula is of course only used as a general guideline however it does serve as an interesting tool for investors The average down payment of 20% applies also to luxury properties therefore an initial payment of  2,000,000 EUR would be required and the remaining would apply to a mortgage loan The monthly mortgage payment will depend largely on the profile of each individual however it is safe to assume it would be roughly 40,000 – 50,000 EUR per month Another way to calculate what you can afford when investing in a luxury property is by looking at your total net worth This allows for a more all encompassing outlook of one’s finances and investment power The majority of new home owners in Saint Tropez invest in luxury properties as secondary/holiday residences It is safe to assume that one would not be advised to spend more than 20% of their total net worth on a secondary home and therefore a net worth of over 50,000,000 EUR would be necessary to acquire a 10,000,000 EUR property there were 168,030 Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) individuals with net worth’s above 50,000,000 USD in mid-2019 This represents 0,000022% of the global population 55,920 had net assets worth at least 100,000,000 USD and 4,830 had assets above 500,000,000 USD When breaking down these statistics even further one can see that North Americans dominate this group followed by Europeans at 20% and 14% in Asia-Pacific (excluding China and India) Germany and the United Kingdom also qualify as important countries with a high population of UHNWI The nationality of this small percentage of the global population is very interesting but so too is the prominent industries from which they come. An independent 2021 study by Statista focused on the leading industries worldwide from which UHNWI derived in 2019 Their findings concluded that the primary industries of self-made UHNWI in 2019 were banking and finance which accounted for 27.6% of UHNWI These industries were followed by business and consumer services at 11.7% real estate and technology at 6.4% and hospitality and entertainment industries at 5.3% When analysing UHNWI with inherited wealth it is interesting to note that many of the similar industries reign supreme only non-profit organizations and manufacturing are distinguishing differences within this category of UHNWI Although most UHNW investors have the capacity to pay for their properties outright this is not the most attractive option in France for a multitude of reasons most notably l’Impôt sur la Fortune which must be taken into consideration when purchasing a property in France St Tropez House advises its clients to always consider getting a mortgage and speaking with an independent mortgage broker who will be able to advise them on the most advantageous mortgage solution there are also domain fees to pay either monthly or annually Acquiring a luxury property in Saint Tropez is a highly sought after endeavour which many investors have been doing and will continue to do for many years to come Finding the perfect property is something which will require time patience and the proper calculations to ensure your property investment is a growing success To find out more information about buying a property in Saint Tropez and expert analyses in finance with ABC Money 2025 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use 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Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns So are €6,000 cotton beach dresses with Mongolian fur trim Lamborghini Gallardos ostentatiously parked in front of harbourside cafes And you certainly won't see estate agents with details of stratospherically pricey villas in French Yet the petite port of Marseillan on the Languedoc coast kissing a Mediterranean lagoon east of Béziers Not the 2009 Riviera honeypot oozing bling but the serene isolated fishing village that first attracted artists and writers in the late 19th century and then Bardot and the jet set in the 1950s Marseillan shares strands of scenic DNA with its more famous Côte d'Azur counterpart The views across its dazzling turquoise water to the hillside rooftops of Sète are reminiscent of St Tropez's to Grimaud and Sainte-Maxime And both ports have excellent beaches a couple of miles outside town - although you've far less chance of being hit by a wayward Cristal cork around Marseillan plage But it's the town's protected 17th-century harbour that really captures the early Riviera vibe Low-level houses laced with wrought-iron balconies and splattered with flowers swaddle a channel that jiggles with small boats and yachts with a left bank of thriving restaurants and cafes laid-back Marseillan has some seriously stylish new accommodation a converted 19th-century wine storehouse (booming trade spawned several monumental cellars near the waterfront) has two-bedroom apartments with balconies and terraces bombarded with startling lagoon light - all whites and light greys with beams The little touches - antique dressmakers' dummies to hang clothes old trunks and French words spelt out in jumbo metallic letters - are guaranteed to induce serious interior design envy the development - the only hotel near the harbour - seems to slip easily into Marseillan life It doesn't appear to be an early sign of St Tropez-isation is its low-key charm and authentic local activities It's why I found myself on the water with Jean-Claude Caumil The ludicrously healthy retiree offers boat rides around the Bassin de Thau but shows little evidence of brutal commercialisation The massive lagoon has more than 700 Mediterranean species and lies at the eastern end of the Canal du Midi "Do you want Toulouse or Bordeaux?" asked Jean-Claude nosing alongside the abandoned rusting hull of the Louisdaky from Cape Town After passing the famed Les Glénans sailing club where you ring a bell to summon a water taxi across the canal floored the engine and made a gesture of an elderly jockey whipping a horse We bounced across the water like a giant Space Hopper windsurfers and kitesurfers trailing in our wake After anchoring we spear-fished - I've never seen dorado laugh quite so brazenly - and snorkelled in crystal-clear shallows through waving seagrass But best of all we simply slumped in the boat let the sun freckle our faces and talked about nothing and everything "I miss some things about work," mused Jean-Claude who swapped his nearby hotel for 364 days a year on the water "It had a nightclub and 250-cover restaurant Locals around Marseillan have turned relaxation lubricated with decent wine and fresh seafood sipping rosé and shooting the breeze with the owners Pierre and Marie-Christine Fabre de Roussac Domaine de la Bellonette is one of several grand estates lining the Bassin's north shore It offers spacious rooms with period furniture and a recently converted studio but I was there for a major foodie treat: the local speciality of brazucade - a mussel barbecue with shellfish straight out of the briny chefs would cover the crustaceans with a generous blanket of the herb before torching it to generate a steaming scented infusion with mussels cooked over glowing wood embers but it still beat the hell out of burgers and chicken wings particularly with its side-serving of zingingly fresh oysters "I once made a 12m-long brazucade," said Pierre because you don't have to cook on a £20 B&Q barbie But it's hard to disagree with the south-west joie de vivre A couple more wines and I was seriously considering relocating Spend any time in Marseillan and you're constantly pulled back to the Bassin de Thau It's why I headed east along the shore to Medi Thau It sounds like a centre for genetic engineering The family firm has revolutionised the farming of the acclaimed crustaceans that thrive on the lagoon's phytoplankton Instead of submerging them on ropes for 12-18 months' growth Medi Thau's solar-powered lifts regularly pull them out of the briny for hours the critters are forced to keep their mouths closed to retain water - a mini workout "We make them suffer a little," says fisherman and directeur général Florent Tarbouriech as we cruise around the sun-dappled oyster beds plump beauties are up to 17% bigger than normal They also have a suntan: exposure to ultra-violet rays gives the shells a delicate rose blush and the name Pink Diamond But in Marseillan you don't need to splash a second mortgage at a flash restaurant Medi Thau serves the super-sized aphrodisiacs in its straw-roofed shack dripping with geraniums and surrounded by old fishing nets "All this just by lifting them out of the water," says Florent is exactly what director Roger Vadim and many others said about Brigitte Bardot in her 1950s St Tropez heyday But while Pink Diamonds are another recent development guaranteed to put Marseillan on the food and travel map the small port seems more than capable of retaining its unhurried Last Updated on 26th February 2025 by Sophie Nadeau a sun-kissed coastline blessed with French glamour and beautiful sunsets Saint-Tropez is nicknamed “the pearl of the Mediterranean” for good reason: a melting pot of art Here’s your guide on how to spend one perfect day in Saint-Tropez as well as top tips and what to know before you go Saint-Tropez is a chic coastal paradise buzzing with popular beach clubs and glitzy resorts lavish villas and a harbour area filled with yachts owned by the rich and famous; while all of these things might sound unappealing to an adventurer in search of history and culture St Tropez is far more than just a playground for the wealthy Saint-Tropez is renowned for its laidback atmosphere Cradled by rolling green hills which face out to the sparkling blue bay this corner of France has stolen the hearts of some of the world’s most notable artists a museum houses some of their most vivid and impressive landscapes You only need one day to fully get to know St Tropez as it’s fairly small and so can easily be explored over a few hours You’ll want to plan to cover most of this itinerary on foot Park in Sainte Maxime and take one of the Bateaux Verts to reach the port of Saint Tropez you’ll get a unique look at St Tropez’s sheltered harbour before reaching the port while also saving a lot of money and stress in terms of parking As the mooring point for some of the richest people on the earth you can probably imagine that this is one of the best ports to see yachts Brimming with luxury yachts and superyachts and you may even spy a celebrity or two hosting a private boat party in the sun of Saint-Tropez Situated beneath the shade of 100-year-old Plane trees is a quaint market square which dates back to the 1800s If it happens to be a market day during your visit the square comes to life with the typical Provençal-style market selling a huge variety of regional produce Opening times: Tuesdays & Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm Locals are known to visit the market as early as possible with a chance to purchase the freshest produce Even if window shopping is the extent of your shopping in Saint Tropez it’s still possible to enjoy experiencing the high-end brands that inhibit the town The DIOR building has a café situated in its courtyard One of the more interesting buildings in town and most recognisable landmarks is that of the Italian baroque-style church topped by a bell tower though restoration works have been made since this ochre-coloured place of worship is the town’s emblem is situated on the hillside on the eastern outskirts of the town it’s here that you’ll be greeted with some of the best views of Saint-Tropez and its sparkling bay which at one time was essential for the town’s defence houses a fascinating maritime museum which focuses on local history and Saint Tropez’s relationship with the sea One of the best ways to soak up Saint-Tropez is to simply get lost down the little cobbled lanes that intersperse and weave between the settlement’s Old Town Saint-Tropez’s Old Town is referred to as La Ponche which is the historic centre of the former fishing village Wandering around you can admire the traditional and colourful facades of the town’s architecture Something has to be said for the infuriating yet hypnotising side of Saint-Tropez’s over-commercialised glamour one of its biggest draws (particularly for those with money to splash) is its wealth of high-end fashion brands and luxury boutiques Saint-Tropez is home to brands like CHANEL which are all within walking distance from one another Also known as “la tarte de Saint-Tropez” this brioche-filled bun is a double dreamy delight wherein two types of cream are used to fill a pastry Pastry cream and buttercream are loaded in and the dessert is finished off with a light dusting of pearl sugar The popular dessert is said to come from a recipe from a Polish grandmother of the pâtissier Alexandre Micka, who served it to locals in the heart of Saint-Tropez from the patisserie La Tarte Tropézienne found on the Place des Lices This remains the go-to spot today to sample the town’s delicious delicacy one of the ultimate activities to do is check out the beautiful beaches The village of Saint-Tropez itself is officially home to just three beaches: La Glaye there are several beaches to check out within proximity of the town which is often considered part of the town this 4.5 km sandy stretch is the longest and busiest beach of the area It’s also one of the main reasons for Saint-Tropez’s popularity which is now known as Club 55 (founded in 1955) was originally set up as a café hut for the crew when filming before it turned into a permanent fixture on the beach Pampelonne Beach is set within a sheltered bay a long white sanded beach with crystal clear aquamarine waters that gently lap at the shore Situated along the beach are several glitzy beach clubs and resorts where you can enjoy sipping on a refreshing beverage in the sunshine dining in Saint Tropez offers visitors an experience like no other From trendy new eateries on the scene to traditional bistros serving timeless bouillabaisse it’s worth pointing out that at most places you’ll pay a small fortune for the most modest of French dishes that you may find are indeed half the price in other towns of the area Here are a few suggestions of where to eat (or not to) in Saint Tropez: Restaurant Caprice des Deux – A romantic restaurant which serves refined classic French cuisine Described a “both authentic and modern” this delightful establishment is a passion project brought to life by brother and sister Restaurant le Patio – Le Patio is part of the hotel Le Yaca and has made its way onto the MICHELIN guide the restaurant prides itself on using produce directly imported from neighbouring Italy L’Aroma – One of the more budget-friendly on the list this casual pizzeria serves delicious wood-fired pizzas in a cosy setting Senequier – A recent customer reviewed Senequier: “If you want to feel rich then this is the perfect place.” While it’s true this was once the most fashionable and bustling spot in the port area nowadays I would suggest stopping here for drink dates back to 1887 and is instantly recognisable thanks to its red-painted terrace that overlooks the bay recent reviews suggest its not quite what it once was Saint-Tropez is a particularly popular place to stay for those who enjoy a lively party scene and vibrant nightlife It’s for this reason that Saint-Tropez is one of the pricier destinations to stay Here are a few suggestions of where to stay (based on web reviews): (Budget) La Bastide Du Port – Hôtel de Charme: Overlooking Saint-Tropez Bay and just 300 metres from the town centre, this cost-friendly hotel (for its location at least) serves a continental breakfast every morning and is an easy, casual place to stay. Check prices and availability here. (Mid-range) Hôtel Lou Cagnard: Set within a gorgeous Provençal-style house with a garden for guests to relax in. This down-to-earth hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Port de Saint Tropez. Check prices and availability here. (Luxury) Hôtel La Tartane Saint-Tropez – Between the beaches and town centre, this five-star luxury hotel offers its guests A-lister treatment with its world-class service. Some rooms boast private terraces, and there’s an outdoor pool and bar to enjoy. Check prices and availability here. Enjoyed reading our guide on how to spend one day in St Tropez Sophie Nadeau is a full time travel writer and photographer focused on cultural experiences in Europe and beyond When she's not chasing after the sunset (or cute dogs she sees on her travels) she can be found reading This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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Privacy Policy chic and culinary art intertwine in Saint-Tropez with the return of the star-studded duo Arnaud Donckele and Maxime Frédéric the chefs are orchestrating a second season of delights at the White 1921 hotel restaurant infusing the Côte d’Azur with refined and authentic neo-Mediterranean gastronomy adorned with the iconic orange and pink tiles of the LV By The Pool summer collection the restaurant at the White 1921 hotel becomes the stage for a culinary adventure renowned for their collaboration at Cheval Blanc Paris celebrate the local flavors and their shared vision of gastronomy throughout the summer of 2024 “Collaborating with Louis Vuitton means being part of the history of a unique Maison and building a strong friendship like the one I have with Maxime and all the passionate people around me,” emphasizes Arnaud Donckele a nod to Louis Vuitton’s first art of travel proposes a symphony of tastes with dishes such as Coconut Fish Ceviche Roast Farm Chicken with Alpilles Oregano Jus and Rhubarb and Beaumes-de-Venise Vacherin For those seeking a more condensed pleasure the “Menu Voyage Express” features creations like Cherry Tomato Tartlet “The art of craftsmanship in the transformation of materials or human fragility is at the heart of every creation I hope my teams and Arnaud’s will bring a touch of love and indulgence,” explains Maxime Frédéric like the Chocolate Ice Cream Wafer Profiterole and Rhubarb Vacherin promise to transport guests into a gourmet dream garnished with fresh vegetables from the Var region gardens is a tribute to Louis Vuitton’s exclusivity This alliance between Louis Vuitton and the star chefs ultimately transforms each meal into a memorable escapade an invitation to savor the summer with elegance and indulgence in the heart of Saint-Tropez Redan 1946 köpte prins Bertil Villa Mirage