We love the charm of this legendary spa in Saint-Tropez
What if luxury in Saint-Tropez meant showing nothing? That’s the challenge of the new Spa La Ponche, where you don’t come to be seen or to publish, but to breathe. At last.
La Ponche: Tropezian legend, soul regained
There are places that mark the times, without ever trying to follow them. La Ponche, an emblematic hotel nestled between the narrow streets of the old village and the chills of the Mediterranean, is one such place. Both a myth and a refuge, this address has witnessed the passing of immortal figures – Brigitte Bardot, Françoise Sagan, Boris Vian… Today, it offers a new chapter in its story: a confidential marine spa, conceived as a sensitive retreat, far from the permanent show of the bay.
A care space like a saline poem
The Spa La Ponche is first and foremost a sensory refuge, a setting where everything invites you to slow down. No decorative overkill, just meditative elegance: whitewashed walls, natural light, hushed silences. It is in this cocoon that a menu of marine treatments with restorative virtues is orchestrated, imagined as a dialogue between the body, the elements and time.
Three treatments not to be missed:
Signature Massage – Sea Bath: a tactile evocation of the movements of the sea, thanks to warmseaweed-filled pouches, combined with fluid effleurage strokes and deep pressure. An enveloping ritual that balances energies while calming the mind.
Le Soin Visage Liftant by La Mer: a genuine anti-aging treatment, formulated withgiant Pacific algae, it moisturizes, illuminates and smoothes, as if after a dip in a summer sea. The signature treatment for those who want to see – and feel – the difference.
Le Soin Marée Détox: inspired by lymphatic drainage, it stimulates circulation, activates toxin elimination and provides an immediate sensation of lightness. Perfect after a flight, an intense season… or simply too much.
A discreet art of living away from the noise
But La Ponche isn’t just a spa. It’s a rhythm, a breath of fresh air. Start the day with a yoga class overlooking the sea, with cicadas playing in the background. At lunchtime, we sit on the terrace to savour the dishes of Michelin-starred chef Thomas Danigo, who revisits Mediterranean cuisine with finesse. In the afternoon, you can choose between a treatment or a siesta, a cool book or an inspired stroll to Place des Lices. And in the evening, a cocktail at the bar, or perhaps a detour to the party. Or not.
A spa for real insiders
The Spa La Ponche is not a place for passers-by, nor for noise. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. by reservation, it is for those who know the value of silence, quality and tailor-made treatments. Treatments, which can be booked online, are tailored to your skin condition and mood of the day, thanks to an intuitive, highly professional approach.
📍 5, rue des Remparts – Saint-Tropez
🔗 Booking: laponche.com/bien-etre
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