Château Saint-Martin & Spa is a former 12th century Knights Templar Commandery with superb views over the sweep of the Côte d’Azur. A place of consummate natural beauty set in a 32 acre park, a high point on the French Riviera where sea and the mountains unite.
Château Saint-Martin & Spa is a prestigious five-star property, showcasing the finest "Art de Vivre à la Française." A part of the renowned Relais & Châteaux collection since 1970, it remains one of the gems of the French Riviera.
Enjoy an elegant and refined atmosphere, with fresh, clear air and breathtaking views over the Mediterranean coastline and the surrounding countryside. Escape to Le Spa Saint-Martin, a haven of relaxation by Sisley and Bamford, or indulge in the abundant flavours of the Riviera at the hotel's restaurants.
Step through a brick arch to the charming terrace of your suite, or ascend the narrow spiral staircase to your Honeymoon Duplex Suite perched at the top of the tower. Each suite is filled with character, reflecting the château's rich history. For those seeking more privacy, the hillside villas—crafted in traditional bastide style—offer a secluded escape.
All guest rooms are elegantly furnished with refined interiors, showcasing the owner's personal attention to detail. From every room, you'll enjoy magnificent views over the Côte d’Azur, stretching from Monaco to Nice.
The pool
Meander along the garden paths and the Château Saint-Martin & Spa will reveal one of its finest pleasures, the still blue infinity pool, seemingly spilling over the gentle slope of lawns.
Surrounded by century-old olive trees, the magnificent infinity pool is an incomparable setting for quiet contemplation, reviving on the fresh mountain air infused with the natural fragrances of south of France.
The Bar
Rare cognacs by the fireplace or classic cocktails on the terrace, Le Rossini is the most elegant setting for an evening on the French Riviera.
Guests have views right across the sweep of Côte d’Azur while inside the bar embodies regal splendour with 18th century objects d'art, an exquisite Musson timepiece and 200-year-old Gobelins tapestries.
The Restaurant
Château Saint-Martin & Spa invites guests to dine in the exquisite elegance of Le Saint Martin, the rustic charm of L’Oliveraie, or in Le 180°, which is dominated by the astounding views across the entire Côte d’Azur.
La Table de Pierre offers refined, garden-led cuisine by Chef Emmanuel Lehrer in a romantic setting with views over the estate.
Le Saint-Paul Restaurant, Saint Paul de Vence
Located in Vence
Laurent Paccini is the chef at this Relais & Châteaux hotel and brings the food of different cultures to his excellent Mediterranean restaurant in Saint-Paul de Vence.
Le Saint-Martin Restaurant, Vence
Located in Vence
Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.
La Colombe d'Or Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Located in Vence
Enjoy refined regional cuisine in an iconic setting featuring original works by Picasso, Matisse, Miró and more.
Toile Blanche Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Located in Vence
Toile Blanche Le Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, where simplicity meets creative flair.
Le Tilleul Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Located in Vence
In the shade of the large hundred year old lime tree, Le Tilleul has a big and beautiful sunny terrace.
Plage du Cros de Cagnes is the main stretch of beach in Cagnes-Sur-Mer, running the length of the lively row of restaurants and bars that line the seafront.
Plage des Bouches du Loup Beach, Villeneuve Loubet
Located 10.6 km away
Palm trees, sparkling blue waves and soft white sand make Plage des Bouches du Loup feel like a tropical paradise.
Plage de la Batterie Beach, Villeneuve Loubet
Located 11.1 km away
Right beside the marina, Plage de la Batterie (also known as Plage Villeneuve-Loubet) is a pleasant pebble beach with plenty of activities on offer.
Plage de la Pierre au Tambour Beach, Villeneuve Loubet
Located 13.7 km away
Plage de la Pierre au Tambour runs from the port all the way to Antibes and has a busy road and train line running behind it, neither of which you can hear much. If you stand facing the sea and look to your right you can see Antibes and its 16th century fort sticking out from the mainland.
Plage du Fort Carre and Plage de la Fontonne beaches, Biot
Located 15.2 km away
Antibes sits at the far end of the Bay of Angels (Baie des Anges), a vast sweep of azure blue sea that washes up on a smooth pebbled shore.
Plage de la Gravette Beach
Located 16.8 km away
Plage de la Gravette has a lot going for it. It’s wide, sandy and it’s right in the middle of the old town, making it perfect for a quick swim while exploring Antibes, or to spread out with a picnic for the day.
This Gothic church was built in Antibes in the 16th century to house the Brotherhood of the White Penitents of St. Bernardin.
Abbaye de Lerins Monastery (Lerins Abbey), Ile Saint-Honorat
Located in Cannes
Located on the island of Saint Honorat, the abbey is still occupied by monks. It's possible to receive a guided tour and re-charge your spiritual batteries.
Musee Picasso (Chateau Grimaldi)
The Picasso museum is housed in the Chateau Grimaldi in the centre of the town of Vallauris. The chateau was built over a Roman fort in the 16th century.
Mougins Museum of Classical Art
Located in Mougins
In the heart of the old village of Mougins, discover how the beauty of the ancient world has influenced neoclassical, modern and contemporary art.
Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite
Located in Cannes
Situated within the Royal Fort on Ile Sainte-Marguerite in the Bay of Cannes, this museum is a place not only of learning but also of rich history.
Maeght Fondation Museum, St-Paul de Vence
Located in Vence
Just outside Saint-Paul de Vence lies one of France's most famous modern and contemporary art museums. Surrounded by pleasant gardens, this is a nice place to spend your afternoon.
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
Saint Donat Golf Course, Grasse
This beautifully situated golf club has two courses, one 18 hole and one 9 hole, plus a practice range and practice bunker.
Old Course Golf Course, Cannes-Mandelieu
The Cannes-Mandelieu Old Race golf course was drawn and traced by Harry Colt in 1891 at the request of Grand Duke Michel of Russia.
Claux Amic Golf Course, Grasse
Located in Grasse
This golf course is located on a charming old private hunting estate dating back to the 17th century.
Valescure Golf Course, Saint Raphael
The course was designed by the renowned architect Harry Colt.
Biot Golf Course, Biot
Located in Biot
The course of Biot Golf Club extends over 4511m, and has been designed so that it is suitable for players of all levels, but also to enhance the beauty of the site.
Known as the 'City of Art', Vence has a rich history of attracting artists and writers, from D H Lawrence to Chagall and Matisse.
Saint-Paul de Vence, Alpes-Maritimes
Located 4.2 km away
Saint-Paul de Vence is known for being an art mecca, hundreds of galleries and workshops tucked amongst the tiny old streets of a perfectly preserved medieval village.
La-Colle-sur-Loup, Alpes-Maritimes
Located 5.1 km away
La-Colle-sur-Loup is a pretty medieval village just down the road from the more famous Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It's much more tranquil, retaining a quiet charm that makes a wander around very pleasant.
Villeneuve Loubet, Alpes-Maritimes
Located 8.4 km away
Situated between Nice and Cannes, Villeneuve Loubet is a delightful area split into two parts - a seaside resort with plenty of outdoor activities and a fascinating old town.
Cagnes Sur Mer, Alpes-Maritimes
Located 8.5 km away
Haut Cagnes is the perched medieval village that overlooks the resort, and is home to the famous Renoir House and the Grimaldi Castle, two of the area’s most popular attractions.
Saint Laurent du Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Located 9.5 km away
Just the other side of the airport to Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var has been brought bang up to date in recent years.
