La Croix-Valmer (Saint-Tropez area) / France

Near Saint-Tropez in La Croix-Valmer, Lily of the Valley brings a rare concept to the Riviera: a five-star retreat where longevity, movement and refined luxury define the stay. Set above the Mediterranean with sweeping sea views, the hotel feels both private and energizing, designed around wellbeing without losing the elegance of a true luxury resort.

Movement is central to the experience. The Shape Club features a large, professionally equipped gym, dedicated studios for classes like yoga and Pilates and a semi-Olympic sport pool designed for proper training rather than leisure swimming.

The centerpiece is the Shape Club wellness space, a large health and recovery area with sauna, hammam and treatment rooms, including a cold plunge at 3°C as part of the thermal and recovery circuit. Recovery plays an important role here, also including treatments such as cryotherapy that support regeneration after training or long travel days.

The longevity angle becomes clear through structured programmes such as detox, sport performance and better aging, combining coaching, nutrition and recovery treatments for guests who want a more guided health stay.

Breakfast and dining continue the philosophy with Mediterranean cuisine that balances pleasure with nutritional awareness, with breakfast served directly at the table overlooking the sea rather than as a buffet.

The result is one of the Riviera’s most distinctive luxury stays - a hotel where spectacular sea views, high-end comfort and a serious focus on longevity come together.