Villa Marie St- Tropez

Hidden among the pine-covered hills above Saint-Tropez, Villa Marie is a romantic Provençal retreat that feels worlds away from the glamour of the coast below. Set within three hectares of gardens overlooking the Bay of Pampelonne, the elegant bastide blends the intimacy of a country house with the refinement of a five-star hotel — all just minutes from the beaches and energy of Saint-Tropez.

Story

Villa Marie draws on the quieter, rural side of Saint-Tropez, before the fishing village became one of the Mediterranean’s most glamorous destinations. Set in the hills of Ramatuelle, among umbrella pines and vineyards overlooking the Bay of Pampelonne, it evokes the Provençal bastides that have shaped this landscape for generations.

Created by the Sibuet family, Ville Marie was conceived as a Provençal retreat rather than a traditional Riviera grand hotel. Its rooms and suites unfold across villa-like buildings within three hectares of gardens, layered with antiques, natural linens, weathered woods and Mediterranean colours.

That connection to place continues through the gardens and food, with Provençal herbs, citrus and pine throughout the grounds and a restaurant inspired by the produce of the South of France. Below lie the vineyards of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, Pampelonne’s beaches and the old streets and harbour of Saint-Tropez. Villa Marie offers a gentler Côte d’Azur, rooted in Provençal landscape, craftsmanship and Mediterranean art de vivre.

Why we selected Villa Marie St Tropez

Rooted in Provençal art de vivre

From long lunches and garden living to local flavours and the surrounding vineyards, the experience celebrates the relaxed traditions and distinctive culture of the South of France.

A strong sense of place in every detail

Antiques, natural linens, weathered woods and Mediterranean colours give Ville Marie the character of an elegant Provençal home rather than an international luxury hotel.

Luxury that complements its surroundings

Despite its five-star refinement, Villa Marie never overwhelms the landscape. Its intimate buildings sit within three hectares of gardens, creating a retreat that feels considered, personal and deeply connected to its setting.

A quieter, more authentic Saint-Tropez

Set in the pine-covered hills of Ramatuelle, Ville Marie reveals a side of Saint-Tropez far removed from its more glamorous image — shaped by vineyards, Mediterranean gardens and the rhythms of rural Provence.

Local life & traditions

Villa Marie sits in the hills of Ramatuelle, where life has long been shaped by vineyards, fishing and the Mediterranean seasons. Vines have been cultivated here since antiquity, and today they still cover around a fifth of the commune, producing the rosés, reds and whites of the Côtes de Provence.

Beyond its glamorous reputation, Saint-Tropez remains fiercely protective of its traditions. The centuries-old Bravades fill the streets each May with historic processions, held for centuries in honour of the town’s patron saint and its historic citizen militia. While, the annual Fête des Pêcheurs celebrates the village’s maritime roots through the blessing of traditional pointu boats, Provençal dancing and communal gatherings by the harbour.

It is this older Saint-Tropez that Ville Marie feels most connected to — one of vineyards, gardens, local produce and a distinctly Provençal rhythm of life, offering a quieter expression of the region’s enduring art de vivre.

Authentic experiences in the area

Explore the vineyards of Ramatuelle

Visit family-run estates across the Saint-Tropez peninsula, walking the vines and tasting local Côtes de Provence rosés while learning about a winemaking tradition that has shaped this landscape for centuries.

Discover Saint-Tropez’s maritime heritage

Wander the old harbour, spot traditional wooden pointu boats and explore the narrow streets of La Ponche, the historic fishermen’s quarter.

Experience Provençal market life

Spend a morning at the Place des Lices market, where stalls overflow with seasonal produce, olives, cheeses, flowers and regional specialities — a lively expression of everyday Provençal culture.

Follow the traditions of old Saint-Tropez

Time a visit with celebrations such as the centuries-old Bravades or Fête des Pêcheurs, when processions, music, Provençal dress and the blessing of fishing boats bring the town’s enduring traditions to life.

Protecting culture & land

Villa Marie sits among umbrella pines, Mediterranean planting and the vineyards that have long defined the Saint-Tropez peninsula.

Its villa-like architecture and interiors draw on Provençal country houses, with antiques, natural materials and weathered woods reinforcing a strong sense of place.

Seasonal produce, local wine and the traditions of the South of France continue this connection, preserving a quieter expression of Saint-Tropez rooted in landscape, culture and Provençal art de vivre.

Location & surroundings

Villa Marie occupies a peaceful corner of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, where the countryside of Provence meets the Mediterranean. The beaches of Pampelonne lie just below, while the hilltop villages of Ramatuelle and Gassin and the old harbour of Saint-Tropez are all close by — placing the hotel between the rural landscapes of Provence and the Mediterranean coast.

Key details

Address

1100 Ch de Val de Rian, Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez, 83300, France

Getting here

By plane: Toulon–Hyères Airport (approx. 1 hour by car)

By plane: Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (approx. 1 hour 45 mins–2 hours by car)

Private transfers can be arranged

Facilities

Three hectares of gardens and pine forest

Dolce Vita restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine

Heated swimming pool overlooking the Mediterranean

Pure Altitude Spa and fitness room

Concierge service and private parking

More

Rooms: 45 rooms & suites

Season: May–October

Words from the co-founder of the family hotel group, Jocelyne Sibuet and Co-Managing Director, Marie Sibuet

“Through our Maisons, we offer authentic holiday places, creators of memories, where you feel good, where you are well received.” “I wanted to combine a glamorous nostalgic 1930s Riviera atmosphere with a Tuscan influence.”

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