Airelles Château de la Messardière, Saint-Tropez

Sun-soaked Riviera residences that feel like private homes.

Airelles Château de la Messardière
Destination photo: Fora Travel

Airelles Château de la Messardière is a 19th-century château on a hilltop above Saint-Tropez, surrounded by a nature reserve and with views over the bay. Its private residences feel like homes, with the full service of a palace hotel.

For families who want Saint-Tropez glamour with space and privacy.

Where you’ll be

The château sits above the town, between the old port of Saint-Tropez and the famous Pampelonne beach. The beach clubs, the Place des Lices market and the hilltop villages of Gassin and Ramatuelle are all a short drive away.

The stay

Choose from rooms and suites in the château or private residences with their own space. The hotel has a beach club on Pampelonne, a spa, several restaurants and a kids' club that keeps younger guests busy.

At a glance

  • Where: Saint-Tropez, France
  • Hilltop château
  • Private residences
  • Kids' club & beach club
  • Best for: Families and groups who want space and privacy on the Riviera

Make the most of it

  • Spend a long lunch at one of the Pampelonne beach clubs, the essential Saint-Tropez ritual.
  • Wander the old port and the Place des Lices market in the morning.
  • Drive up to the hilltop villages of Gassin and Ramatuelle for views and quieter dinners.

When to go

May, June and September offer warm weather with fewer crowds. July and August are peak season, and many places close in winter.

Planning more of the trip? I also feature this stay in my The Best Villa Stays with Full Resort Perks.

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Book through my Fora portal and I will take care of every detail, from the right room to any partner perks available for your dates.

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