Nestled against the rocky cliffs and lapped by the waters near Aiguebelle Beach in the charming commune of Le Lavandou, once a quaint fishing village in the Var region, Hotel Les Roches marks the revival of a legendary Côte d’Azur establishment. Offering an unrivalled panorama of the Îles d’Or and perched upon the rocky inlets of Peire Gouerbe, famed for their crystalline waters, the hotel unfolds onto the sea like a cruise ship in motion. The story of Les Roches began in the 1930s when, under the name ‘Roches Fleuries’, it soon became a refined summer retreat for high society. Among its distinguished guests were Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Jean Cocteau, Christian Dior, and Winston Churchill. Fleeing the rise of Nazism, German Nobel Laureate Thomas Mann sought refuge there with his family in 1933. Later, in 1957, French author Françoise Sagan made it her retreat whilst filming Bonjour Tristesse in Le Lavandou. Today, Hotel Les Roches emerges anew with the ambition of offering a five-star experience that embodies its rich heritage, where modern French art-de-vivre meets refined elegance as it preserves and enhances the site’s extraordinary natural beauty.
From left to right: Nobel Prize-winning writer Thomas Mann at Les Roches in 1933 / Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart on a sailing outing / Françoise Sagan in Le Lavandou, 1957
Luxury Rooted in History
Steeped in history, Hotel Les Roches has been a landmark of exclusive retreats and fine dining for close to a century. Home to a gourmet restaurant and one of the most exquisite spas on the Côte d’Azur, the hotel has been reimagined through the contemporary vision of architect Jean-Baptiste Pietri with pure, elegant lines and rebuilt with the most noble and authentic materials. Throughout its spaces, guests can also admire a carefully curated collection of works by renowned contemporary artists.
Coastal Art de Vivre
Nestled by the water as if on a ship’s upper deck, the gourmet restaurant L’Oursin showcases the cuisine of Chef Antoine Gras (La Table de l’Ours, Val d’Isère, 1 Michelin star). Within a setting adorned with mural paintings by Japanese artist Maki Ohkojima, Antoine Gras invites you on a gourmet journey celebrating the finest local and seasonal ingredients, thoughtfully paired with an inspired selection of fine wines curated by Head Sommelier Magali Delalex.
Each evening, as dusk settles, ‘La Langouste sur le Toit’ invites you to a convivial culinary experience on the Hotel’s rooftop. In a setting both intimate and welcoming, savour a Mediterranean-inspired feast of flame-grilled fish and meats.
Relaxation and Wellbeing
Indulge in blissful serenity at L’Oiseau Bleu Spa, our Mediterranean-inspired wellness retreat. Set at the water’s edge, bathed in natural light, and gently lulled by the soothing melody of the waves, our sanctuary invites you to surrender to complete relaxation.
Enhance your rejuvenating experience with our indoor pool and wellness lounge, featuring a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, fitness studio, yoga room, and hair salon.
A Sea-moored Hotel
Like a vessel at anchor, Hotel Les Roches is envisioned as a ‘floating retreat’ where all 42 rooms and suites embrace the panoramic sea just above the water’s edge. Featuring ornate woodwork and terrazzo, these serene havens invite guests to unwind and gaze at the mesmerising beauty of the waves, so aptly captured by the words of poet Paul Valéry: “The sea, the sea, forever rebegun!”
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In Ma Desheng’s paintings, one can see rocks dancing.
The Roches Artists
onouring its deep connection to the artistic heritage of this stretch of the Côte d’Azur – whose radiant beauty and light once enchanted post-impressionist masters such as Signac, Seurat, Cross, and Van Rysselberghe, who made their home in Le Lavandou – Hotel Les Roches is home to a collection of original works by renowned contemporary artists. From the lobby to the reception, the suites to the poolside pergola, the rooftop garden to the lush courtyard, the hotel-turned-gallery is a true haven of art by the sea. To experience the art of living with art, step into a realm adorned with the masterpieces of Michelangelo Pistoletto, Ma Desheng, Loris Cecchini, Maki Ohkojima, Jean-Daniel Lorieux, Romain Barré, Vladimir Zbynovsky, and more.