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Inside ‘the pearl of the Mediterranean’ beach town where series four of The White Lotus is set to be filmed
FANS OF The White Lotus were delivered a shock yesterday when the destination for the next series was revealed.
The new series of The White Lotus has announced that it will be filming at a hotel in the ‘pearl of the Mediterranean’, moving away from its previous destination in Thailand.
Saint Tropez is often known for being a celeb hotspot and soon the Château de La Messardière hotel will welcome famous faces as it becomes the newest filming location for series four of The White Lotus.
Château de La Messardière sits in 32 acres and is a palace-turned-hotel and (for the first time) it is not a Four Seasons hotel…
The hotel is part of the five-star Airelles Collection and according to the hotel’s website, is “surrounded by umbrella pines, cypress trees and jasmine”.
The hotel was a wedding gift to officer Henry Brisson de la Massardiere and his wife and dates back to the 19th century.
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The castle was restored in 1989 and now features a blend of Anglo-Moorish, Oriental, Mediterranean, Florentine and Provencal styles.
At the hotel, guests can expect to find a large semi-circle swimming pool with views of Pampelonne Bay, 86 rooms and suites, Riviera-style furniture and marble floors.
There are nine restaurants and bars as well as a 1000sqm spa with an indoor pool, nine treatment rooms, a hammam and a sauna.
There’s even a kid’s club too.
According to Time Out, casting for the series is already underway and the series is set to start filming in spring.
However, staying at the luxury spot doesn’t come cheap, with a one night stay in April costing £995.96.
Saint Tropez sits between Marseille and Nice in France, both of which take two hours to get to from the popular town.
Known for luxury, Saint Tropez features stunning beaches and a historic fishing port.
The region gained international fame after Brigitte Bardot’s film ‘And God Created Woman’ and soon became a symbol of glamour and luxury.
The old port is the ideal spot for a stroll and to spot extravagant yachts and explore the 15th-century defensive tower which overlooks the water.
Lined along the edges of the port are numerous bars and restaurants including Sénéquier, which serves a range of dishes as well as traditional French breakfasts, with coffee and pastries.
Make sure to grab a Tarte Tropézienne, which is a dessert famous in Saint Tropez.
It consists of a brioche filled with custard and buttercream.
Visitors can also head to the Citadel of Saint Tropez – Museum of maritime history which is over 400 years old.
Inside, visitors can explore the heritage of generations of fishermen.
For a beach day, head to Pampelonne Beach, which features over three miles of fine white sand and beach clubs, such as Club 55 and Nikki Beach.
This spot is particularly popular with celebrities.
The beach is classified as a remarkable natural area and boasts clear calm waters for swimming, including designated areas for paid sunbeds.
One recent visitor said: “One of the most beautiful beaches in the world not by chance famous and frequented not only for its beauty but also for the worldly environments that can be found there.”
From the beach you can experience a number of different watersports activities too, including jet ski hire and see-through canoes and kayak hire.
If you are a keen hiker, then you can also head to Sentier du Littoral, where you can venture along the coastline to take in the breathtaking views of the bay and discover quieter beaches and coves.
Of course, fitting in with its luxury image, Saint Tropez has designer shops that are dotted along winding streets with pastel-coloured buildings.
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