Luxury Hotels: La Réserve, the sophisticated hospitality group that owns a Jacques Garcia-designed hotel on Lake Geneva and a collection of apartment flats in Paris, has just opened a third property, La Réserve Ramatuelle, located just minutes from St. Tropez. The 23-room luxury hotel and 10,000-sq.-ft. spa is an elegant, intimate getaway with never-ending views of the Mediterranean, offering even the most discerning travelers and spa aficionados an escape on the French Riviera unlike any other. There are also 12 gorgeous Mediterranean villas on the property that are available for one night, one week, or longer stays.
For the new property, world-renowned architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte created an exceptional streamlined retreat by using sober lines to generate a fresh atmosphere and promote complete relaxation. The hotels seven rooms and 16 suites each have a private terrace or garden and feature natural materials in a soft palette of ocher, white, and sandy beige. Chef Eric Canino oversees La Réserve Ramatuelles eatery, Le Restaurant, which features a sophisticated menu with a fresh Mediterranean influence and an overall focus on health and well-being. The spa features an indoor pool with a jet lane, an outdoor pool and pool house, a steam bath, and a fitness center with Technogym equipment and a Kinesis Wall.