A stay here helped me do all of these things. The location couldn’t be better, being no more than a 15-minute walk from anywhere I wanted to go – a great boon when you’re on a tight two-day schedule. Right on the doorstep is the Gendarmerie Museum, where you can learn about the glittering history of films shot in Saint-Tropez. Take a leisurely 10-minute stroll and you’re at serene Bouillabaisse beach; head here for a sundowner and you might see the same local artist that I did, quietly sitting solo, sketching pictures of the sea. I reached the port in one five-minute hop, and a 15-minute sunny jaunt granted my wish to see the views over the city from the top of the Citadel.
Inside is smart as is befitting Saint-Tropez, with a beachy theme of light woods, pale tones and rattan finishes. There’s plenty of space for two, with a comfortable double bed and full-size wardrobe, bistro dining table and two cosy armchairs in front of…






























