Art de Vivre on the Heights of the French Riviera
Perched high on the rocky hills above the artistic medieval town of Vence, Château Saint-Martin & Spa enjoys one of the most magnificent viewpoints in all of Europe. Built upon the commanding site of a 12th-century Knights Templar stronghold, this officially designated French Palace hotel marries the timeless charm of historic Provence with contemporary Riviera luxury.
A flagship property of the esteemed Oetker Collection—sister to legendary Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Le Bristol Paris—the estate encompasses 34 acres of fragrant pine forests, ancient ramparts, and a 300-year-old olive grove. 40 elegantly appointed guestrooms and junior suites along with six private hillside bastide villas offer serenity, gentle sea breezes, and endless horizon vistas from Nice to Cannes.
Culinary pleasures are central to the palace experience: savor Michelin-starred gastronomy on the panoramic terrace at Le Saint-Martin, wood-fired Mediterranean grills beneath ancient olive branches at L'Oliveraie, and evening Champagne at Bar Le Rossini. The property also features a heated outdoor infinity pool carved into rock, clay tennis courts, and the award-winning Spa Saint-Martin by Bamford.
Experience Château Saint-Martin & Spa
From sunlit swims in the cliffside infinity pool and olive grove lunches to holistic wellness treatments at Spa Saint-Martin.
Rooms, Suites & Hillside Villas
Bathed in the warm, luminous light that inspired Matisse and Chagall, each accommodation combines refined Provençal textures with private terraces and panoramic Mediterranean horizons.
Rooms
Superior & Deluxe Rooms
Elegantly restyled Provençal rooms featuring fine fabrics, marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rain showers, and serene views of the château gardens or the foothills of Vence.
Sea View Terrace
Junior Suites with Sea View
Spacious open-plan suites with a relaxed sitting lounge, king bed, and private furnished sun terrace opening to breathtaking sweeping panoramas of the Côte d'Azur coastline and Baie des Anges.
Prestige Suite
Prestige One-Bedroom Suites
Grand palace suites featuring a separate living salon adorned with antique tapestries, walk-in dressing wardrobe, dual private terraces, and sweeping 180-degree coastal vistas.
Private Villas
Private Hillside Bastide Villas
Six standalone Provençal hillside residences offering total seclusion with full kitchen, private dining terrace, dedicated butler service, and private golf buggies for exploring the 34-acre estate.
Michelin Dining & Provençal Terroir
From Michelin-starred fine dining perched high above the Mediterranean to relaxed wood-fired summer feasts under 300-year-old olive trees.
Le Saint-Martin
The culinary crown jewel of Vence. Perched on a dramatic panoramic glass terrace overlooking the sparkling Côte d'Azur coastline, celebrating inventive Mediterranean gastronomy with regional herbs, heirloom olive oils, and line-caught seafood.
L'Oliveraie
An enchanting summer restaurant tucked beneath the dappled shade of a centuries-old olive grove. Savor grilled Mediterranean fish, wood-fired artisan pizzas, and vibrant salads paired with crisp chilled Provence rosé.
Bar Le Rossini
A distinguished salon adorned with historic Gobelins tapestries and a stunning outdoor panoramic terrace, ideal for afternoon tea, sunset apéritifs, and inventive mixology overlooking the twinkling coastline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key details for planning your hilltop French Palace getaway to Château Saint-Martin & Spa with Vincent Vacations.
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