By Corina Tan
Tucked into the picturesque hilltops of Vence, France, the Château Saint-Martin & Spa lies just 30 minutes by car from the Mediterranean Coast which is ideal for a leisurely getaway offering easy access to all forms of entertainment. Home to six exclusive private villas, this opportunity to escape to the French Riviera promises total luxury for everyone, including family and friends. The spacious one, two and three-bedroom villas offer magnificent views of the hotel grounds, olive groves, rolling hilltops and the azure blue of the Mediterranean Sea. These sumptuous villas also include a dedicated butler available seven days a week to attend to every detail no matter how big or small. Guests also receive privileged access to restaurant reservations, poolside cabanas, in-villa spa treatments, and the option of a private chef.
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Surrounded by natural beauty, guests will find stunning hidden gems like the Chapelle Du Rosaire and the endless art galleries of St. Paul de Vence, as well as magnificent hiking and cycling routes located within minutes of the villa doorsteps. For adventures on the water or glamorous nights overlooking the sparkling Riviera, the Mediterranean coast is assessable by car. Combining a luxurious retreat with a multitude of activities to explore, the experiences at the Château Saint-Martin & Spa is one to leap at.
Chateau Saint-Martin Spa
The property has a rich history going back to Roman times where it was a strategically placed fortified building in the year 350. It became home to Saint-Martin the Bishop of Tours and ended up keeping his name. In 1150, it became a stronghold of the Knights Templar whose message of faith remains as the Saint-Martin Chapel. By 1900, it was left in ruins and later purchased by a Polish count. The picturesque ruins are now listed historical monuments which is home to the legend of the Templar treasure of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewels, though they were never found. In 1954, it was turned into a hotel by Parisian industrialist, Fernand Genève. The six villas overlooking it were built in 1960, and in 1994 the Oetker family became the new owners and transformed it into a luxury hotel. By 1998 it had 46 rooms, suites and private villas designed by renowned architect and interior decorator, Bergit Grafin Douglas from MM Design based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Le Saint-Martin restaurant
The Château is now looking forward to welcoming guests in the Spring of 2022 with new culinary creations by Michelin starred Chef Jean-Luc LeFrançois, a new Les Canthares wine tasting programme and other surprises yet to be revealed. Offering an Advance Purchase offer for a Junior Suite which includes a complimentary upgrade, complimentary buffet breakfast in the Le Saint-Martin restaurant, and 15% discount on all spa treatments by La Prairie. The offer is available until March 31, 2022 for reservations until October 15, 2022. The reservations department can be contacted at +33493580202 or reservations.csm@oetkercollection.com. Visit the website for more details about this luxury property.
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