a tropezian sanctuary

indulgent luxuries and nature co-exist harmoniously at the chic haven that is muse saint-tropez.

Words by SHALINI YEAP

MUSE Saint-Tropez paints a picture of great serenity. Tucked in a tranquil section of Ramatuelle and near Place Des Lices, an enchanting three-acre garden cradles the luxe hotel in nature’s embrace. This greenery is the brainchild of Sophie Agata Ambroise, a landscape architect renowned for creating Bulgari Hotel’s garden in Milan. A total of 160 varieties of plants thrive in MUSE’s award-winning self-sustaining garden, filling the lush expanse between the green pine forest and the azure sea with Mediterranean colours.

The coastal town’s rise to fame can be traced back to the 1950s and 1960s, when celebrities of the day fell in love with Pampelonne, one of the most popular beaches in Saint-Tropez today. It is charming that the boutique hotel’s 15 suites made actresses from the golden age of Hollywood their muse, capturing their glamour and class in the mood and look of their spaces. After all, the name of the hotel, MUSE, is an ode to the daughters of Zeus; the original muses who each embodied a different form of artistic inspiration. Guests at this stylish escape will find their suites named after the muses who inspired the space, making the rooms a little unique from each other. Some suites feature the option of a private garden or a wooden terrace, in some you can take a plunge in a pool or indulge in personal spa services.

Soft earth tones with cool stone floors and marmorino wall finishes make up the suites’ decor, in keeping with MUSE’s architectural philosophy of simplicity and chic designs. Inside, the custom-made beds fit for movie stars are really masterpieces from one of France’s oldest manufacturers, Henryot. This furniture maker’s creations can be found in the royal court at Versailles.

Calm and tranquillity permeate this boutique hotel and highlight the pleasingly laid-back glamour of the French Riviera. Here, every detail is meticulously curated for the guests’ enjoyment, no doubt, a nod to the muses who brought art and beauty to the hotel’s architectural elegance. Amid idyllic settings, MUSE Saint-Tropez awaits, ready to enchant anyone who walks through its doors.

For more information please visit www.muse-hotels.com