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Airelles Saint-Tropez Château de la Messardière

SPA

 1,000 m², Valmont & LBA, indoor pool, Iyashi Dôme infrared sauna

Beach

 private Jardin Tropezina beach club on Pampelonne's golden sands

Restaurants

7 dining venues including Chef Nobu's Matsuhisa and Jean-François Piège's Jardin Tropezina

Hotel description

Perched above Saint-Tropez at the heart of a 13-hectare estate planted with umbrella pines and cypresses, Château de La Messardière is the true icon of the French Riviera. A 19th-century château originally gifted as a wedding present to officer Henry Brisson de la Messardière and his wife, it later became renowned for its lavish Gatsby-era celebrations of the 1920s. Today, reborn as part of the Airelles Collection, it unites aristocratic heritage with refined modern comfort. From sweeping panoramic terraces, the glittering bay of Pampelonne unfolds below; everywhere one senses the unhurried Provençal dolce vita — warm light, the scent of herbs, and the feeling of eternal summer.


Accommodation at Airelles Saint-Tropez Château de la Messardière

Château de La Messardière offers 86 rooms and suites, each bathed in warm Provençal light and adorned with unique works of art, terracotta tiles, and king-size beds. Interiors are dressed in natural tones that echo the surrounding gardens and the sea. Generous private terraces overlook the Mediterranean above the pine canopy; bathrooms are luxuriously appointed with spacious hydromassage baths. Guests seeking full privacy may choose multi-bedroom residences complete with private pools.



Rooms overview

The château is located at 2 Route de Tahiti, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Nice Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes by car or just 20 minutes by helicopter; Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes away. The nearest TGV stations are Saint-Raphaël (1 hour 15 minutes) and Toulon (1 hour 30 minutes). The hotel provides transfers to the Jardin Tropezina beach club on the bay of Pampelonne and to the centre of Saint-Tropez by Rolls-Royce and Mini-Moke.

Spa Airelles – Château de la Messardière is a 1,000 m² wellness oasis in partnership with Valmont and LBA (Laboratoires Botanique Avancée). The space features an indoor pool, 9 treatment cabins, a hammam, and a sauna. An outdoor Technogym fitness area overlooks the bay of Pampelonne. A particular highlight is the Japanese infrared Iyashi Dôme sauna, celebrated for its purifying and energising properties. The Royal Suite includes a private hammam and sauna, and offers the unique experience of a seawater levitation bath. Massages are offered on a sheltered terrace surrounded by cypresses, umbrella pines, and centuries-old olive trees. Valmont treatments combine aesthetic techniques with scientific innovation; LBA protocols work on the fascia, fluid circulation, and posture to restore the skin's natural radiance.

Guests enjoy a wide range of activities on the estate and beyond:

  • Tennis courts and a padel court
  • Outdoor Technogym fitness area overlooking the bay of Pampelonne
  • Open-air yoga studio with panoramic views over the pine canopy
  • Boxing with a champion (on request)
  • Electric bicycles
  • Mini-Moke transfers to the Jardin Tropezina beach club
  • Visit to a chapel housing works by Matisse
  • Osteopath Tom Pichaud available on-site

The hotel offers several aquatic spaces to suit every mood:

  • Heated mirror pool on the panoramic terrace overlooking the château gardens and the Mediterranean — exclusively for hotel guests
  • 25-metre Belvédère pool in the gardens with views over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
  • Swimming lane nestled in the garden terraces below the château's main terrace
  • Indoor pool at Spa Airelles — a secluded space within the 1,000 m² wellness area
  • Summer Camp kids' pool with inflatables and water toys
  • Jardin Tropezina beach club: golden sands of Pampelonne bay, elegant sun loungers under colourful parasols, azure Mediterranean waters

The Airelles Summer Camp kids' club welcomes children from the age of 3 in a dedicated 500 m² villa with pirate-and-mermaid décor. Seven themed rooms include a private cinema, arcade games, a LEGO workshop, and a nap room for the youngest guests. Outdoors, children enjoy a private pool, a trampoline, a treehouse, a mini-farm with peacocks, rabbits, sheep, and chickens, a multi-sport court, and two tennis courts. The daily programme features cooking workshops, painting, pony rides, laser game, and swimming lessons; a dedicated children's menu is prepared by the hotel's chefs each day. The camp is also open to non-resident families on day, weekend, or weekly passes.

La Table de La Messardière — the château's main terrace, serving a lavish breakfast buffet featuring fresh pastries and confections by Cédric Grolet, followed by a seasonal Mediterranean buffet at lunch and lantern-lit dinner.

Palladio — an open-air terrace under olive trees with sea views, celebrating Mediterranean generosity through roasted langoustines, ricotta-and-lemon ravioli, and sea bass with mussels and clams; the ideal spot for a sunset cocktail.

Matsuhisa — Chef Nobu's signature restaurant on the panoramic terrace, offering exceptional Japanese-Peruvian cuisine including salmon sashimi tacos, Wagyu beef, and king crab tempura, accompanied by relaxed DJ sets.

Jardin Tropezina — a barefoot beach restaurant on the sands of Pampelonne bay, serving authentic Provençal cuisine by celebrated Chef Jean-François Piège, with live music and cocktails at sundown.

Le Voltaire — the château's summer guest: a Parisian restaurant from the banks of the Seine, transplanted to the Mediterranean for an unparalleled Riviera escapade.

Cédric Grolet au Château de La Messardière — a pop-up patisserie by one of France's most celebrated pastry chefs, featuring breakfasts and dessert buffets showcasing his finest creations.

Le Bar 1904 — the château's legendary cocktail bar, where the head barman crafts bespoke recipes tableside, drawing inspiration from the favourite libations of Fitzgerald and Picasso.

  • Gourmet breakfast included
  • Lunch included (buffet at La Table de La Messardière or Jardin Tropezina)
  • Access to Spa Airelles by Valmont
  • Sun loungers and parasols at the private Jardin Tropezina beach (on reservation)
  • Non-alcoholic refreshments at the pools
  • Rolls-Royce and Mini-Moke transfers to the beach and to central Saint-Tropez
  • Complimentary standard laundry on a selection of items
  • Car cleaning service
  • Electric bicycles available to guests
  • Pets welcome at no extra charge (bed, treats, personalised menu, pet-sitting, surprise gifts)
  • Airelles x Bonpoint Beauté children's cosmetics in every room
  • Luxury concierge service
  • Vanille & Lilas boutique on the estate

Château de La Messardière is the dream setting for a Riviera wedding: the château's romantic history, a 13-hectare estate above the bay of Pampelonne, three pools, and iconic panoramas form an incomparable backdrop. Full estate privatisation is available; the couple may choose from versatile ceremony and reception spaces, personalised menus by celebrated chefs, professional photography and videography, and complete post-wedding pampering in rooms and the spa.

The château offers a bright 180 m² meeting room, several reception spaces, and restaurant areas that can be configured for seminars, corporate dinners, product launches, and team-building events. A dedicated events team supports every stage; 86 rooms and suites accommodate participants on-site. Full hotel privatisation is also available for large-scale celebrations.

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