Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau, Vence
A sea breeze and a breath of fresh mountain air
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.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Vence
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Azur Wine Tours, Vence
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
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, St-Paul de Vence
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
Restaurants in Vence
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Toile Blanche Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Toile Blanche Le Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, where simplicity meets creative flair.
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La Colombe d'Or Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Enjoy refined regional cuisine in an iconic setting featuring original works by Picasso, Matisse, Miró and more.
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La Table de Pierre Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
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-Paul Restaurant, Saint Paul de 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.
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Le Saint-Martin Restaurant, Vence
Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.
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Auberge des Seigneurs Restaurant, Vence
This is the oldest hotel and restaurant in Vence and has been a family business since 1916.
Beaches nearby
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Plage du Cros de Cagnes Beach, Cagnes sur Mer
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
Palm trees, sparkling blue waves and soft white sand make Plage des Bouches du Loup feel like a tropical paradise.
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Plages des Flots Bleus Beach, Saint Laurent du Var
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 de la Batterie Beach, Villeneuve Loubet
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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Plage du Carras Beach
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
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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Rosaire Chapel, Vence
Matisse's Final Masterpiece, this chapel, was built in 1949 and designed in its entirety by Henri Matisse.
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Chateau de Villeneuve, Vence
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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Maeght Fondation Museum, St-Paul de 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.
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Collegiate Church (Eglise Collegiale), St-Paul de Vence
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
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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National Sport Museum
Located in the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, this museum houses more than 45,000 objects ad 400,000 dedicated to all sports, showing their history from the Antiquity to the present.
Golf-clubs nearby
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
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.
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Golf Course de la Grande Bastide, Opio
Situated between Nice and Cannes, the Grande Bastide golf course is in one of the beautiful parts of the Côte d’Azur.
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Golf Course de Villeneuve-Loubet, Villeneuve Loubet
A great course for beginners to experienced players, slightly hilly, the greens are linked in a calm and exotic atmosphere in the heart of the Riviera.
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Monte-Carlo Golf Course, La Turbie
Situated in the La Turbie area in the heights of Nice the rolling green terrain offers an interesting and challenging round of golf.
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Biot Golf Course, 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.
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Le Provencal Golf Course, Biot
The route goes up and down hills through pines and cork oaks, shrubs and flowers, with large undulating greens and meets the expectations of any golfer.
Towns nearby
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Vence, Alpes-Maritimes
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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Saint-Paul de Vence, Alpes-Maritimes
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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La-Colle-sur-Loup, Alpes-Maritimes
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
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
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
Just the other side of the airport to Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var has been brought bang up to date in recent years.