By Laurent Manier · Thursday 22 January 2026
After Hawaii, Sicily, and Thailand, the cult series The White Lotus sets down its bags in France for its fourth season. The destination is the French Riviera, where one of the most iconic addresses in French luxury hospitality has been chosen as the main setting: the “Château de La Messardière” hotel, in Saint-Tropez. Overlooking the Gulf from its verdant hill, this exclusive palace perfectly embodies the sophisticated, sun-drenched, and subtly decadent aesthetic that defines the series’ success. Blending aristocratic heritage, Mediterranean lifestyle, and ultra-contemporary refinement, La Messardière becomes the new stage for the most elegant intrigues in entertainment.
Château de La Messardière – The Saint-Tropez Palace Hotel Chosen by The White Lotus Team
Saint-Tropez · Var · Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Built in the 19th century as a private residence, Château de La Messardière has overlooked Saint-Tropez from over 10 hectares of listed gardens since its inception. Completely renovated and now a member of the prestigious Airelles collection, the establishment combines the grandeur of a historic palace with a contemporary vision of luxury, intimate and resolutely Mediterranean.
With its spectacular views over the Gulf, its light-drenched terraces, its swimming pools, and its extensive spa, La Messardière is an obvious choice for The White Lotus, a series that explores the paradoxes of luxury through locations as sublime as they are imbued with subtle tensions.
The Jardin Tropézina Private Beach – Saint-Tropez Spirit with Your Toes in the Sand
Extending the palace experience to the coast, Château de La Messardière offers its guests privileged access to one of Saint-Tropez’s most emblematic private beaches: Jardin Tropézina, located on the legendary Pampelonne beach. Accessible via a dedicated shuttle service, this beach club cultivates a sun-drenched, relaxed elegance, featuring sun loungers facing the Mediterranean, attentive service, and refined Mediterranean dining. In this chic and vibrant setting, where luxury becomes more carefree, the day stretches out to the rhythm of sea swims, prolonged lunches, and golden late afternoons, an ideal scene for the sensual and cinematic atmosphere of The White Lotus. For all room and suite categories, access to the Jardin Tropézina private beach (mattress + parasol) is included in the room price, subject to prior reservation with the hotel; there is no mandatory additional charge to pay on-site for access to sun loungers and parasols.
The hotel also provides transfers to the private beach (Mini-Moke or Rolls-Royce depending on category) as part of the included services, making it a fully integrated experience within your palace stay.
The Rooms & Suites at Château de La Messardière, Mediterranean Elegance
Château de La Messardière offers 86 keys, distributed among rooms, suites, and independent villas nestled within the gardens. All feature a bright and refined Riviera-inspired style, blending natural materials, generous volumes, and breathtaking views.
- 🛏️ Superior & Deluxe Rooms (garden or sea view)
- 🛋️ Junior Suites & Prestige Suites
- 🏡 Private Villas with Pool
The Restaurants & Bars at Château de La Messardière, La Table de la Messardière
La Messardière also stands out as one of the major gastronomic scenes on the French Riviera, with several restaurants and bars spread across the château, gardens, and private beach.
- 🍽️ Matsuhisa Saint-Tropez · Japanese and Peruvian cuisine by Nobu
- 🍽️ Le Jardin de La Messardière · Refined Mediterranean cuisine
- 🍽️ La Table de la Messardière · Contemporary French gastronomy
- 🥂 Panoramic Bars and Open-Air Lounges
- 🏖️ Access to Jardin Tropézina, iconic private beach
The Spas & Services at Château de La Messardière, Incredible Swimming Pools
The Valmont Spa at La Messardière is among the largest in the region, conceived as a wellness sanctuary in the heart of the pine forest.
- 🧖 Valmont Spa of over 1,000 m²
- 🏊 Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools
- 🧘 Yoga, Fitness, Holistic Treatments
- 🚗 Private Shuttles (city centre & beaches)
- 👔 Luxury Concierge & Bespoke Experiences
With The White Lotus, Château de La Messardière is now etched into global pop culture, confirming its status as an iconic palace and an ideal backdrop for narrating the paradoxes of contemporary luxury.
All Practical Information about the “Airelles Saint‑Tropez – Château de la Messardière” hotel
🔗 Official Website: airelles.com
🏨 Address: 2 Route de Tahiti, 83990 Saint‑Tropez, France
📞 Phone: +33 (0)4 94 56 76 00
💶 Indicative Pricing:
• Low Season: ~€1,100 to €12,000 per night
• Mid Season: ~€2,000 to €17,000 per night
• High Season: ~€2,900 to €28,500 per night
(Prices vary by room / suite category and services included. Tourist tax not included)
⏰ Check‑in / Check‑out: Check‑in from 3:00 PM · Check‑out until 12:00 PM
📲 To book your stay at Château de La Messardière, you can click via this link.
✨ Services & Inclusions: access to the Jardin Tropézina private beach (reserved mattress & parasol), shuttle to the beach and city centre, Valmont spa, swimming pools, panoramic restaurants, wellness activities, and premium concierge service.
