Ideally situated in the South-East of France, this charming little Provençal hotel is to be found only a few minutes from the village of Saint-Paul, made famous by the artists Chagall, Renoir, Verdet, Matisse, Montand, Lino Ventura et Prèvert.
Les Messugues Hotel, Saint-Paul de Vence
Charming 3-star hotel, part of the Alain Llorca collection
Choose from 15 elegant, spacious, and comfortable bedrooms, all air-conditioned for your comfort. Most rooms also feature their own private terrace or balcony, providing a perfect spot to enjoy the view.
The hotel also boasts a beautiful lounge on the ground floor, a true retreat for guests. Relax in armchairs while watching TV or enjoy a good book from the collection in several languages. The honesty bar is stocked with a variety of cold soft drinks, beers, and wines for your convenience.
For a bit of adventure, you can make use of the free bikes to explore the area. The swimming pool, with its central island, is heated from April onwards, offering a refreshing place to relax during your stay.
The pool
Enjoy our beautiful swimming pool with its own central island, either for lazy relaxation or to swim some lengths if you're feeling more active. The pool is heated from the month of April so you can enjoy it sooner. Towels are provided.
The Restaurant
Savour the breakfast buffet served in their conservatory surrounded by greenery and birdsong. Breakfast is served from 8:00 until 10:30. As part of the Alain Llorca collection the bistro here is Michelin class.
Things to do nearby
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Azur Wine Tours
Discover great wines & the stunning scenery of Provence
Learn about the specific terroirs of the Cote de Provence region and be guided through the different grape varieties and wines that they produce.
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Paintball 06, Tourrettes sur Loup
Shoot paint pellets & chase your friends with Paintball 06
This paintball site is spread over 3 hectares of woodland with a lot of natural obstacles to dive behind, jump over and fire from.
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Terrain des Boules 
Terrain des Boules
Pétanque with the locals and the stars
One of the most famous pétanque playing grounds is in the Place Général de Gaulle in Saint-Paul where expert locals take on celebrities at this quintessentially French pastime.
Restaurants nearby
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La Table de Pierre Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Seasonal gourmet dining inspired by the Provençal countryside
La Table de Pierre offers refined, garden-led cuisine by Chef Emmanuel Lehrer in a romantic setting with views over the estate.
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Le Saint-Martin Restaurant, Vence
Michelin starred restaurant north of Vence
Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.
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La Colombe d'Or Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Exceptional Provençal dining surrounded by masterpieces
Enjoy refined regional cuisine in an iconic setting featuring original works by Picasso, Matisse, Miró and more.
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Toile Blanche Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Modern Provençal cuisine in a warm and welcoming setting
Toile Blanche Le Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, where simplicity meets creative flair.
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Le Saint-Paul Restaurant, Saint Paul de Vence
Gourmet Mediterranean cuisine cleverly devised by Laurent Paccini
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.
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Bistrot Gourmand Clovis Restaurant, Tourrettes-sur-Loup 
Bistrot Gourmand Clovis Restaurant, Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Michelin-starred restaurant in the village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup
This small gourmet restaurant is located in the heart of a beautiful medieval town. Using organic and local produce, chef Julien Bousseau creates incredible dishes combining traditional French ingredients with exotic touches, picked up during his trips.
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Beaches nearby
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Plage du Cros de Cagnes Beach, Cagnes sur Mer 
Plage du Cros de Cagnes Beach, Cagnes sur Mer
Pebble beach at the centre of Cagnes sur Mer with lifeguards
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.
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Plage des Bouches du Loup Beach, Villeneuve Loubet 
Plage des Bouches du Loup Beach, Villeneuve Loubet
Sandy beach with disabled access and lifeguard in peak season
Palm trees, sparkling blue waves and soft white sand make Plage des Bouches du Loup feel like a tropical paradise.
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Plage de la Batterie Beach, Villeneuve Loubet 
Plage de la Batterie Beach, Villeneuve Loubet
A pebble beach with watersports, ideal for families
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.
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Plages des Flots Bleus Beach, Saint Laurent du Var 
Plages des Flots Bleus Beach, Saint Laurent du Var
Sand and pebble beach close to Nice airport, has disabled access
Saint-Laurent-du-Var has one of the best-equipped waterfronts in terms of barely having to leave the beach all day - everything is right here.
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Plage du Carras Beach 
Plage du Carras Beach
Pebbly beach not far from Nice centre with disabled access
Plage de Carras is a well-equipped “handiplage”, which has facilities and lifeguards to enable people with disabilities to enter the water safely.
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Plage de Lenval Beach 
Plage de Lenval Beach
Pebbly beach at the west end of the Promenade des Anglais
This public beach sits at the western end of the Promenade des Anglais and is situated near the Lenval hospital.
Sights nearby
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Maeght Fondation Museum, St-Paul de Vence
Top French contemporary and modern art museum
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.
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Collegiate Church (Eglise Collegiale), St-Paul de Vence
Saint Paul de Vence parish church
This simple church was first built in the 14th century, and finished in the 18th century. It showcases a combination of structures and styles.
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White Penitents Chapel (The Folon Chapel), St-Paul de Vence
17th-century chapel with colourful contemporary art
This chapel's oldest parts date from the 17th century, namely its three-sided tower. It now contains contemporary artwork made in 2005 by Jean-Michel Folon.
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Chateau de Villeneuve, Vence
Contemporary & modern art displays in a historic chateau
The château (more like a townhouse, so don't go looking for turrets) was originally built in the 17th century and was gifted to the town of Vence by Emile Hugues who had been the mayor.
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Rosaire Chapel, Vence 
Rosaire Chapel, Vence
Matisse's final masterpiece
Matisse's Final Masterpiece, this chapel, was built in 1949 and designed in its entirety by Henri Matisse.
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Chateau Museum Grimaldi, Cagnes sur Mer
A palatial art museum and historic monument in its own right
Chateau Grimaldi may take you somewhat by surprise if you are expecting the usual historical museum experience - it also holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art and isn’t afraid of displaying bizarre and sometimes challenging installations. The artworks are incongruous in such a traditional context and the collection changes regularly, so you never know quite what you’re going to get when you visit!
Towns nearby
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Saint-Paul de Vence, Alpes-Maritimes 
Saint-Paul de Vence, Alpes-Maritimes
Perfectly intact medieval village renowned for its art
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.
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Vence, Alpes-Maritimes 
Vence, Alpes-Maritimes
A village with a rich history of art and literature
Known as the 'City of Art', Vence has a rich history of attracting artists and writers, from D H Lawrence to Chagall and Matisse.
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La-Colle-sur-Loup, Alpes-Maritimes 
La-Colle-sur-Loup, Alpes-Maritimes
A pretty village famous for its antiques stores
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.
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Villeneuve Loubet 
Villeneuve Loubet
Coastal resort with a lovely medieval village
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.
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Cagnes Sur Mer 
Cagnes Sur Mer
Seaside resort and port with lots of popular attractions, close to Nice Airport.
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.
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Saint Laurent du Var 
Saint Laurent du Var
An ancient riverside settlement with waterfront beaches
Just the other side of the airport to Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var has been brought bang up to date in recent years.
