Perched on the hills above the French Riviera, Château Saint-Martin & Spa is a legendary 12th-century Knights Templar estate transformed into one of the most prestigious palace hotels in southern France. Surrounded by olive groves, lavender gardens, and sweeping views across the Mediterranean coastline, the château embodies refined Provençal elegance.
The property offers several exclusive private villas ideal for luxury travelers seeking privacy with full palace-level service. The villas feature spacious terraces, private pools, panoramic Riviera views, and interiors combining classic French design with contemporary comfort.
Guests enjoy access to the full facilities of the estate, including the Michelin-starred restaurant, extensive wine cellars, spa sanctuary, and curated culinary experiences celebrating the gastronomy of Provence and the Mediterranean.
The estate is part of the ultra-luxury Oetker Collection, ensuring exceptional service, private chef experiences, and bespoke Riviera itineraries. Set within 34 acres of landscaped gardens with its own helipad, the château is a world apart from the coastal crowds — yet within 30 minutes of Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and a short drive from Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Monaco and Cannes.
Perched on the hills above the French Riviera, Château Saint-Martin & Spa is a legendary 12th-century Knights Templar estate transformed into one of the most prestigious palace hotels in southern France. Surrounded by olive groves, lavender gardens, and sweeping views across the Mediterranean coastline, the château embodies refined Provençal elegance.
The private villas are the estate's most secluded retreats — each positioned among the grounds with uninterrupted views across olive groves and the Côte d'Azur beyond. Villa La Favorite features five bedrooms across two floors, spacious terraces, a private pool, and an elegant Provençal interior crafted with the personal attention to detail that defines Oetker Collection properties.
Villa guests receive the full range of palace services — from dedicated butlers and private chef options to exclusive access to the wine cellar, priority reservations at Le Saint-Martin, and bespoke Riviera itineraries arranged through the château's concierge team.
Le Saint-Martin Restaurant — Michelin-starred Provençal gastronomy overlooking the Mediterranean. Perched above the Côte d'Azur with views stretching from Nice to Cannes, the restaurant celebrates the extraordinary abundance of Provençal terroir through seasonal menus crafted by Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois from local producers and the château's own kitchen gardens.
The wine experience at Le Saint-Martin is as considered as the cuisine. Head Sommelier Géraud Tournier leads guests through the estate's historic wine cellar, carved into the rock beneath the château, offering private tastings of rare Provence vintages — including the celebrated Bellet appellation produced on the hills above Nice. Wine pairing menus are tailored to each guest's palate and the season's finest offerings.
Beyond the formal dining room, the château's culinary programme extends to private cooking classes in the kitchen gardens, morning Provençal market visits with the chef, and al fresco dinners on the estate's olive-shaded terraces at sunset. Every meal is an expression of the French Riviera at its most authentic.
4 nights Private Villa Estate · Nice Airport transfers · Michelin dining · Private cooking class · Provence wine tour
Private transfers, Michelin dining, cooking class and Provence wine tour included. Optional helicopter tour (+€3,500), private yacht day (+€4,000) and truffle hunting (+€1,200) available.
Château Saint-Martin & Spa stands among a rare handful of properties in southern France where history, gastronomy, and landscape converge at the very highest level. A 12th-century Knights Templar estate transformed into an Oetker Collection palace — with Michelin-starred dining, a rock-carved wine cellar, and six private villas perched above the Côte d'Azur — this is the French Riviera as it was always imagined.
Château Saint-Martin & Spa is a legendary 12th-century Knights Templar estate transformed into one of the most prestigious palace hotels in southern France, perched on the hills above Vence with views across the Mediterranean coastline.
The private villa estate offers Michelin-starred gastronomy, a rock-carved wine cellar, Bamford spa sanctuary, and curated Provence wine experiences — all within 30 minutes of Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.
All components are fully flexible — this is a curated starting point, refined with your Richseen specialist prior to confirmation.