About this hotel
General information
Château Saint-Martin & Spa crowns a hill above Vence, between Cannes and Monaco and 12 km from the sea. It takes its name from Saint Martin of Tours, who lived in the area before becoming bishop of Tours. In 1115 the Count of Provence handed the fortress to the Knights Templar, who strengthened its old Roman walls; the drawbridge and gateway from that time still stand, and legend has it that the order’s treasure was hidden here.
Today it is a white Provençal château in the Oetker Collection, a member of Relais & Châteaux since 1970, surrounded by gardens designed by landscape architect Jean Mus. Its 34 rooms are light and airy, furnished with Louis XV and Louis XVI antiques and original works of art. The kitchen is led by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois. There is also a chapel for weddings, the Chagall and Matisse meeting rooms for up to 65 guests, an underground garage, a helipad and a boutique.
Location
The hotel lies in the historic part of Vence, 28 km from Cannes and 35 km from Monaco, about 20 minutes by car from Nice International Airport.
Spa
The spa uses Sisley skincare and Bamford’s natural products. It has four treatment rooms (one with a private Sweet Spa Crystal hammam shower), a hammam, a sauna, a multi-sensory shower, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas and a beauty salon. Wraps, gommages, energy work and yoga are on the menu, along with a dedicated line of treatments for men. A Post-Partum programme for new mothers and babies aged two weeks to ten months teaches baby massage and the basics of Ayurveda, with a guide to continue at home.
Sports & leisure
On site there is a large heated outdoor pool, two tennis courts and a gym, with personal training and yoga. Nearby are 9- and 18-hole golf courses (35 minutes’ drive), rafting, canoeing and pedalos, and a yacht or speedboat can be chartered for time at sea. The hotel arranges transfers to a private beach, excursions around Vence, vineyard visits with tastings and tours of historic sites.
For children
Babysitting is available on request, and in July and August there are activities for children.
Restaurants & bars
Food is a large part of the appeal here, with Michelin-starred chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois at the helm.
- Le Saint-Martin — gastronomic restaurant serving classic French cooking, with wines chosen by sommelier Géraud Tournier
- L’Oliveraie — grill among olive trees and roses facing the Baou des Blancs: light summer dishes, salads, fresh fish and grilled meat
- Le Rossini — bar of tapestries and antique furniture, with a pianist on Fridays and Saturdays, cocktails by the fire in autumn and on the terrace in summer
Rooms
Rooms are decorated in pale tones with Louis XV and Louis XVI antiques, Rubelli, Nobilis and Colefax fabrics and original art. Windows face the sea or the Provençal hills, and the pink marble bathrooms have both a bath and a shower.
Rooms have air conditioning, an LED TV, a Blu-ray player, a safe, a telephone, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers.
Deluxe Room
A light-filled room with wooden floors, a king-size bed and a marble bathroom, looking out over cypresses and olive groves in the garden. Sleeps two.
Junior Suite
A suite in the main building with a king-size bed, a sitting area and a marble bathroom, overlooking the garden and hills. Sleeps up to three.
Classic Junior Suite
A suite in the main building with a king-size bed, a sitting area and a marble bathroom, with garden and sea views and, in most cases, a balcony. Sleeps up to three.
Superior Junior Suite
A king-size bedroom, a sitting room and a marble bathroom with views over the garden to the Mediterranean; some have a balcony and can connect to a second suite. Sleeps up to three.
Deluxe Junior Suite
A king-size bedroom, a sitting area, a marble bathroom and a spacious terrace with sunbeds and sea views. Sleeps up to three.
Prestige Junior Suite
The largest of the junior suites, with a king-size bedroom, a sitting area, a marble bathroom and a large terrace facing the garden and the sea. Sleeps up to three.
Duplex Suite
A two-level suite in the château’s old tower, reached by its original narrow staircase: a living room with a large balcony below and a king-size bedroom above, with sea and garden views. Sleeps up to three.
L’Atelier Junior Suite
The only one of its kind: a king-size bedroom, a sitting area, a dressing room, a bathroom with a steam shower and bath, a stone outdoor shower and a loggia with views of the hills and the sea. Sleeps up to three.
One-Bedroom Suite
The only one of its kind: a king-size bedroom, a separate living room, a dressing room, a marble bathroom with a steam shower and bath, and a loggia with sea views. Sleeps up to three.
One-Bedroom Villa
Villa Riou, a single-storey villa on the hill above the château, with a king-size bedroom, living and dining areas and a terrace with a hot tub and sea views. Sleeps up to three.
Two-Bedroom Villa
Four two-storey villas on the hill above the château, each with two bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen and two sea-view terraces. Sleeps up to five.
Three-Bedroom Villa
Villa Saint-Martin, set over two floors with three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, two terraces and a private pool. Sleeps up to six.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.