L'Orangeraie

Are you off to get that pre-summer glow? And are you thinking about where you can go to get it that’s not too far away? Well, VeryChic have the answer! Nestled in the small town of La Croix Valmer on the St. Tropez peninsula, about half an hour from the town of St. Tropez itself, is the beautiful and grand L’Orangeraie. The building still has some hints of its former use as a convent; some windows are dressed in colourful stained glass whilst corridors are long and the ceilings are high. Ceilings and walls are embellished in beautiful patterns and evoke a historic and grand atmosphere.

Yet you can feel completely at home at L’Orangeraie as you are welcomed by the friendly staff and see your cosy room. Each room is detailed with the colours and patterns of Provence that invoke country Provençal charm. The comfort and superior double rooms overlook the azure sea and are found in the main building. You can expect light bright spaces, a smooth tiled floor and floral decorations in the rooms. In the superior rooms, you can also expect a snug bathrobe and slippers and perhaps, if you’re lucky, a rustic fireplace.

Outside is as welcoming a space as inside. The pool is surrounded by verdant gardens and a collection of colourful flowers. There are plenty of sun beds and parasols, and even better… the pool is heated! Exotic palm trees line the gardens and grand exterior staircases lead down to the gardens and pool. Here is where you find the Maison du Parc Annex. The bedrooms in the annex are light and airy, immersed in the hotel’s park near the swimming pool. The rooms are newly renovated and have a light, romantic twist.

The hotel has an uninterrupted panoramic sea view that can be enjoyed from many places within the hotel, including your hotel room (if you choose to stay in the main building) – thanks to VeryChic. Also included with your VeryChic offer is the delicious and varied buffet breakfast each morning. You can have your breakfast on the terrace, overlooking the hotel’s gardens with the warmth of the sun on your skin. There’s also the hotel’s delectable restaurant which opens in May and there you can dine on delicious French cuisine and enjoy an atmosphere that is totally à la française. Or for a more informal affair you can also try some tapas snacks by the pool or on the terrace.

You’ll also get a chance to attend a wine tasting session at the Chateau de Chausse, just a five minute walk from the hotel. The Chateau de Chausse wines are made from the 15 vineyards that surround it, and you’ll have the chance to taste six different succulent wines in a half-hour wine tasting session. Why not choose a provençal wine to take home with you?

However you choose to spend your days and whichever room you choose, we have faith that this former convent will keep you coming back for more…