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Grazia USA
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Dreaming of a Saint-Tropez Summer? Inside the Glamour & Grace of a Stay at Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez
Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Sun-drenched beaches, pastel rooftops, and Provençal charm — there's a reason the South of France has long held its place as the quintessential summer escape. And nowhere does the allure of la belle vie feel more palpable than in Saint-Tropez. Once a sleepy fishing village turned jet-set icon in the 1960s, Saint-Tropez today remains a playground for A-listers, luxury lovers, culture seekers, and style-savvy travelers alike. Whether you're strolling the port, dancing into the night at beach clubs, or simply people-watching in Place des Lices, the town delivers that rare blend of Riviera elegance and coastal ease. But, where should you stay to soak it all in? For those seeking an experience that's both rooted in history and rich in modern luxury, Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez stands out as the perfect home base. With its unbeatable location, legendary roots, and rooftop views you'll dream about long after you leave, it offers everything you want in a Côte d'Azur stay — and more. Here's why: Where to Stay in Saint-Tropez: Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Tucked at the entrance of Saint-Tropez's storybook village, just beside the town's famed Gendarmerie immortalized in 1960s French cinema, Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez is more than a luxury property — it's a living legend. With origins dating back to 1931, this five-star hotel was the first of its kind in the area and quickly became a hub for Parisian high society and iconic muses like Brigitte Bardot and Colette. Today, it offers GRAZIA USA readers a chance to step into the Tropezian myth with all the modern trappings of indulgence, design, and soul-soothing escape. The Stay: From Chic Check-In to Riviera Reverie Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez The magic of this hotel lies in its unrivaled mix of old-world charm and contemporary allure, its rooftop serenity, and a staff whose attention to detail is second to none. Upon my arrival, I was welcomed into a stunning suite that perfectly captured the spirit of the sixties with bold colors, graphic lines, and Sybille de Margerie's artful touch — a nod to Saint-Tropez's golden era and timeless glamour. From the window-lined walls in the bedroom to the oversized bathtub, every detail of the space was lavish and luxurious. Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Thoughtful touches abounded: Clarins products in the bathroom, cloche-covered sweet treats waiting on the table, and a subtle jasmine-rose scent that drifted through the air — the hotel's exclusive fragrance. As a luxury traveler, I can say that the room's comfort and ambiance were top-tier. Whether peeking out over the rooftop patio or catching a glimpse of the port from my bedroom windows, the views were quintessentially Tropezian. And the service? Impeccable. Every member of the staff I encountered made it their mission to elevate the experience with warmth and precision. Rooftop Oasis: Les Toits Restaurant and Poolside Perfection Photo Credit: Matteo Barro, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Saint-Tropez may be known for its beach clubs, but the village's first (and only) rooftop pool — perched atop Hôtel de Paris — offers a refreshing take on luxury. Heated to a pleasant 27°C (80.6°F) and overlooking the terracotta rooftops and Mediterranean beyond, the pool quickly became my sanctuary. Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Adjacent is Les Toits, the rooftop restaurant and lounge where I enjoyed aperitifs and each meal of my trip. Highlights included burrata with marjoram oil, lobster bisque-dressed prawn salad, and truffle rigatoni — all under the golden hand of Chef David Ignoffo. Pair it with a glass of Domaine Tempier rosé or a cheeky signature cocktail like 'Et Dieu Créa la Femme,' while sitting at the corner table overlooking the Mediterranean, and it's pure Riviera bliss. Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Evenings came alive with jazz sets and DJ performances as the sun dipped below the sea — a magical moment best experienced with a drink in hand and toes dipped in the rooftop pool. Wellness at Its Finest: Spa by Clarins Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez On day two, after a morning lounging poolside and an elegant lunch, I made my way to the Spa by Clarins — a tranquil, high-touch sanctuary in the heart of the hotel. My treatment was equal parts luxurious and rejuvenating, combining expert Clarins techniques with powerful botanical ingredients. From the sauna to the sensory showers, every detail was perfectly curated to restore body and mind. Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez The hotel also offers signature treatments like 'Nouvelle Vague' (a 90-minute facial and full-body massage) and tech-forward options like Indiba ONA and pressotherapy. For those seeking the full experience, the hotel's 'Lunch & Spa' and 'Brunch & Spa' packages are an indulgent way to spend the day. Breakfast in the Garden, Culture in the Air Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Mornings began with an abundant buffet breakfast at Le Pationata, a verdant courtyard oasis. Think Bordier butter, homemade spreads, hot chocolate à l'ancienne, and fresh pastries galore — plus a menu of eggs, pancakes, and porridge for those who prefer something warm and personalized. Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Art and culture are also central to the hotel's identity. From in-house installations by Italian sculptor Andrea Roggi and local artist Elisabeth de Gourcuff to the literary 'Les Conversations d'Agnès' salon hosted seasonally in the patio, there's a creative pulse that enriches the entire guest experience. Local Gems, Curated by a Concierge Legend Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez The concierge, Samuel Andréo, is a true Saint-Tropez institution — and recently honored with the Gold Palm of Les Clefs d'Or. He custom-curates each guest's itinerary, recommending everything from Barbarac ice cream and Sénéquier sunsets to hidden beaches and festive dining spots. His team arranges shuttles to Pampelonne Beach, making lunch suggestions like La Part des Anges, and makes each and every guest feel as if they're not just visiting Saint-Tropez, but living it. GRAZIA' s Favorites at Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Photo Credit: Auriane Sanchez, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez The Suite Stay: Designed by Sybille de Margerie, each suite blends 60s Riviera glamour with modern luxury. Bonus: Clarins products, signature scent, and sweet treats on arrival. Designed by Sybille de Margerie, each suite blends 60s Riviera glamour with modern luxury. Bonus: Clarins products, signature scent, and sweet treats on arrival. The Rooftop Pool: The only rooftop pool in Saint-Tropez — with unbeatable views over the village, port, and Mediterranean. Heated to perfection and pure photogenic bliss. The only rooftop pool in Saint-Tropez — with unbeatable views over the village, port, and Mediterranean. Heated to perfection and pure photogenic bliss. Dinner at Les Toits: Chef David Ignoffo's Mediterranean menu is a love letter to Provence. Don't miss the truffle rigatoni or saffron shellfish risotto — paired with a Bandol rosé. Chef David Ignoffo's Mediterranean menu is a love letter to Provence. Don't miss the truffle rigatoni or saffron shellfish risotto — paired with a Bandol rosé. Spa by Clarins: A wellness sanctuary in the heart of the hotel. GRAZIA pick: the signature 90-minute 'Nouvelle Vague' treatment. You'll leave radiant and recharged. A wellness sanctuary in the heart of the hotel. pick: the signature 90-minute 'Nouvelle Vague' treatment. You'll leave radiant and recharged. Live Rooftop Evenings: From jazzy sunset sets by Cynthia Queenton to all-female DJ nights, Les Toits transforms into a glamorous groove under the stars. From jazzy sunset sets by Cynthia Queenton to all-female DJ nights, Les Toits transforms into a glamorous groove under the stars. Le Pationata Breakfast: A serene garden breakfast with Bordier butter, artisanal jams, and à-la-carte pancakes. The perfect way to start a Tropezian morning. A serene garden breakfast with Bordier butter, artisanal jams, and à-la-carte pancakes. The perfect way to start a Tropezian morning. Art & Culture: In-house sculptures by Andrea Roggi and cultural programming like 'Les Conversations d'Agnès' add soul and sophistication to your stay. In-house sculptures by Andrea Roggi and cultural programming like 'Les Conversations d'Agnès' add soul and sophistication to your stay. Concierge Magic: Samuel Andréo is not just a concierge — he's a Saint-Tropez oracle. From hidden beaches to local legends, he unlocks the village's best-kept secrets. GRAZIA' s Takeaway Photo Credit: Matteo Barro, courtesy of Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez is the kind of place that lingers in your memory like a favorite fragrance — bright, elegant, and unmistakably French. For readers dreaming of a South of France escape this summer that offers historic glamour, artistic soul, and rooftop serenity, this hotel is a must. Whether you're coming for a romantic getaway, solo retreat, or glamorous girls' trip, there's no better place to begin your Tropezian chapter.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dua Lipa mocked over jet set lifestyle as she shares steamy snaps from Italy trip with fiance Callum Turner
Dua Lipa fans couldn't help but poke fun at the pop star's jet set lifestyle after it was revealed that she was on yet another trip with her fiancé. The singer, 29 - who is currently engaged to The Boys in the Boat actor Callum Turner, 35 - is often seen embarking on glamorous vacations and traveling the world with her beau. Most recently, they headed to Italy, where they were spotted soaking up the sun on a stunning beach in a series of social media posts. But as she continues to document her lavish trips online, some X, formerly Twitter, users cracked jokes about her nonstop traveling. Many wondered where she and Callum would go for their honeymoon since the couple had already been 'everywhere.' Some even joked that she might take it to the next extreme and head to space. 'This girl has already traveled all over the world, where are they going for their honeymoon to make it memorable? Mars?' one user jokingly wondered on X. 'Their honeymoon is gonna be three years long,' another wrote. 'For their honeymoon, they will discover Atlantis,' someone else theorized. 'LMAO right?!? Girl has literally been EVERYWHERE,' a fourth comment read. 'Pre-honeymoon in Mount Everest, main honeymoon on Mars, [and] post-honeymoon in Titanic wreckage,' a fifth said. Others suggested the Arctic and Antarctica, while one even joked they might go to the moon sometime soon. Some people referred to the pop singer's lyrics from her hit song Levitating. 'She did say, "Whatever, let's get lost on Mars,"' one said. 'She knows a galaxy they can run off to,' another humored. Dua is well-aware of the travel jokes and previously made a statement about it with British Vogue. Most recently, they headed to Italy , where they were spotted soaking up the sun on a stunning beach in a series of social media posts But as she continues to document her lavish trips online, many of her fans wondered where she and Callum would go for their honeymoon since the couple had already been 'everywhere' 'I'm not always on holiday, I just make everything I do feel like a holiday,' she told the outlet last month. The hitmaker was recently spotted with her actor fiancé Callum, as they soaked up the sun on the beaches of the Amalfi Coast. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Dua put on a sizzling display as she relaxed on a sun lounger in a black and white polka dot bikini with lace lining. Elsewhere in the post, Dua shared more sweet snaps with actor Callum, as he draped his arm around the singer's shoulder in a selfie. Dua also shared a picture of Callum in front of a stunning view of the turquoise water and nearby cliffs, as well as the window looking out of a helicopter as they enjoyed a VIP flight. In another snap, Dua could be seen sporting a cropped green T-shirt and jeans, as well as a baseball cap, as she wandered the cobbled streets. It comes after Dua and Callum couldn't keep their hands off each other as they were spotted sharing a passionate kiss while sunbathing. Her long raven tresses were wet after plunging into the crystal-clear water to cool off. Meanwhile, Callum displayed his sunburnt chest and back while wearing a pair of bright orange swimming trunks. Recently, the One Kiss songstress posed for the front cover of British Vogue, where she stunned in a pale pink bra that highlighted her jaw-dropping figure. In the interview, Dua discussed her family plans, saying she's concerned about how having children will fit in with her career as a pop star. 'I'd love to have kids one day,' she said. 'But it's like the constant question of when would there ever be a good time – how it would fit in with my job and how it would work if I went on tour, and how much time out I'd have to take. 'I think it's just one of those things that's going to happen when it happens. I love kids, but I think there's so much more to raising a child than just loving children.' Confirming their engagement, Dua said: 'Yeah, we're engaged. It's very exciting. 'This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don't know, be best friends forever - it's a really special feeling.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Princess Marianne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, jet set photographer nicknamed ‘Mamarazza'
Princess Marianne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who has died aged 105, spent decades photographing the jet set from within. Her archive of more than 10,000 images captured her friends in off-duty moments of frivolity, from King Juan Carlos of Spain playing table tennis and a picnicking Yves Saint Laurent to the Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos larking around in a false moustache or Maria Callas snorkelling off Aristotle Onassis's yacht with her dog on her back. A cheap camera – Pentax or Instamatic – came everywhere with Princess 'Manni', tucked into her Chanel handbag 'like a lipstick', she said. Sometimes she attempted more elaborate equipment. At the 1968 wedding of Princess Benedikte of Denmark, she took up an offer from her fellow camera enthusiast, the Queen Mother, to help with the lighting. But when they plugged in the rig, the ballroom was plunged into darkness. Princess Caroline of Monaco nicknamed her 'Mamarazza' – mother of the paparazzi – which later gave her the title for her first photography book. Chronicling family Easter-egg hunts as well as the high life, Mamarazza (2000) unexpectedly sold thousands of copies: 'I thought of course that my friends and family might like it, but I sell it to the hairdresser and the butcher,' she recalled. 'The taxi driver! He buys it.' Not all of her subjects were willing. Salvador Dali, with whom she spent a 'spooky' week in 1977, began to weary of her attentions, not least because she was documenting his flirtation with a much younger woman. 'Stop taking flash,' he barked. 'Bad for my eyes.' But in general, in that more innocent age, 'famous people were more relaxed and it was easier to photograph them,' she observed. Leonard Bernstein nicknamed her 'meine Marschallin', and sang arias from Der Rosenkavalier in her ear. She met Imelda Marcos several times, and rated her 'one of the 10 big personalities I met in my life'. She convinced Margaret Thatcher to come to lunch, to the detriment of her official schedule, when she promised her that Sean Connery would be there. 'Oooh, you mean, James Bond?' said the prime minister. Similarly, when Princess Marianne heard that the Egyptian president Anwar Sadat was in Salzburg in 1978, she immediately invited him to lunch, thinking: 'Oh, the poor man. He will only meet the stupid Mayor of Salzburg and all these official people. He should meet down-to-earth people like me – real Austrians.' This was not entirely deluded. Despite her grand name and a social circle peopled with tycoons, playboys and European nobles whose convoluted titles, as the Telegraph put it in a 2000 interview with her, 'are impossible to say without breathing apparatus', Princess Marianne Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn was not removed from the harsher realities of life. When a drunk lorry driver ran over her husband in 1962, she was left a 42-year-old widow with five children to bring up and little money of her own. She was soon, by her own admission, 'nearly bankrupt'. It had been an economic necessity to start selling her pictures to gossip magazines – to the envy of the career paparazzi: 'The poor people are standing behind the barrier, and I'm stepping over it in my evening dress because I'm invited. I feel very sorry for my colleagues, too, but what can I do?' She persevered in entertaining on a grand scale, claiming that she had at least 80 people to lunch every Sunday in July and August, but since she could not afford to buy meat for so many she lived off the deer of the forest, serving venison goulash frozen in batches of 500 portions. The eldest of nine children of Baron Mayr-Melnhof, Maria Anna 'Manni' Mayr-Melnhof was born on December 9 1919, and grew up near Salzburg in the castle of Glanegg – not a baroque manor house, as many Austrian schlosses turn out to be, but a true castle, with a massive keep. Her mother was Maria Anna, Countess of Meran, a descendant of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II; her father's family, who had mining wealth, had been more recently ennobled. The childrens' upbringing was strict: two dirndls in summer, two loden skirts in winter, and a thick jacket. Their father decreed: 'The brats will not be taken to school by chauffeur, they go on a bicycle, it is healthy for them.' Her first memory, aged four, was the scandal of their butler cheating in a sledging race by putting weights in his uniform pockets. In 1935 she was given her first camera, and was told by her British governess: 'If you are intent upon pursuing such an expensive pastime, then make sure to paste the photos properly into an album.' She studied art at the Blocherer School in Munich, where she met Prince Ludwig, or 'Udi', zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who was on leave from the front. A few days later they were engaged, and her mother took her out of art school and enrolled her in cookery school. They married in 1942 and a daughter and a son swiftly followed. The war encroached. Two of her uncles were sent to Dachau for resisting the Nazis. Ludwig was posted to the Eastern Front, then was reported missing in action. As the Russians advanced, Princess Manni moved westwards from Salzburg to the relative safety of Bavaria. In 1946 the husband – whom she was convinced was dead – returned, having been a prisoner of war in England: by that point in their marriage, 'we had only seen each other for three weeks in our lives. We were strangers.' They made their way back to his castle at Sayn, with a 10-day journey on a freight train in midwinter and a spell in a displaced persons' camp. They discovered that the castle had been blown up by retreating German soldiers. A local priest put them up, and they waited out the bitter winter. One day, in the thick snow of the railway tracks, she came across '14 briquets of coal. Oh, they seemed like gold. Tears came when I saw them. It took me quite a while to pile them up and carry them, as the snow was quite deep. When my husband came home and saw the coal, it was like Christmas.' They flirted with the idea of emigrating to Brazil but instead spent the next few years building up a flower and vegetable business, selling at local markets. Their 'pride and joy' was a small three-wheeled Tempo delivery van, which they cleaned up in the evenings to attend embassy receptions in Bonn. On her first postwar visit to New York, she asked a taxi driver to take her to the Plaza Hotel. It occurred to her that the journey was taking longer than usual, when the taxi pulled up, she recalled, 'in front of a burned-out building in Harlem. And then [the driver] suddenly said in German, with a Jewish accent, 'I can hear where you're from. And now I will tell you in German how the Nazis murdered 32 members of my family.' 'So he started to talk about it, and I didn't know what he might do to me, because it was the first time that the poor man had heard the terrible German language again after all he had gone through. 'Then for some unknown reason, I got out of the back seat and sat down next to him in front. I had to see his face. And I started to cry. After about an hour of hearing his story, I began to talk about the war, and how it felt from my side. We lay in each other's arms crying, and then he took me home.' In 1958 Prince Ludwig succeeded as the 6th Prince zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, only to die four years later. Princess Marianne jointly managed the Sayn estate with a guardian until her son Alexander came of age. In 1970, on the encouragement of her friend, the actress Lilli Palmer, she began to seek commissions for her photography. When King Juan Carlos of Spain spotted her in the press corps, he shouted to his wife: 'Come see, Manni is a professional!' Motorsport became a specialism, as Sayn was close to the Nürburgring track. When she was 80, BMW magazine sent her to cover the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2014 she published an award-winning collection, Stars and Sportscars. Her other books included Mannifesto and The Sayn-Wittgenstein Collection. She was appointed to Austria's Order of Merit. The secret to her long and eventful life, she said, was curiosity. 'The day is too short for me… When I wake up, I always think, 'Who will I meet? What will I hear?' She was opposed to facelifts: 'Men like to talk to an interesting woman, not an idiotic woman with no wrinkles.' Princess Marianne is survived by her three daughters and two sons. Princess Marianne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, born December 9 1919, died May 4 2025 Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
