A favourite of Saint-Tropez’s jet set since opening in 1936, the Résidence de la Pinède – now under LVMH management – has just emerged from a thorough makeover courtesy of architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte.
Original Provencal-style balustrades and the spruced-up peaches-and-cream exterior, are in perfect sync with the collection of 1950s and 60s vintage ceramics, low tables and hand drawn woven rugs by Vallauris artist, Roger Capron. Meanwhile, upstairs, each of the sea-view rooms mirror their setting in an understated medley of sandy beige and cobalt blue, with floor-to-ceiling pressed oak cabinets, custom furniture and gleaming marble bathrooms.
The white-on-white Guerlain Spa features a chilled ‘perfume cellar’ which showcases crystal-domed fragrances, and dinner is served under the wind-swept pines at the three Michelin-star restaurant La Vague d’Or. Here, chef Arnaud Donckele unfurls his exquisitely nuanced, deconstructed modern French cuisine, from scarlet prawns seared with grapefruit to a rose-spiked lychee and frozen nougat dessert.
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In Shanghai, Hermès conjures a ‘cosmopolitan explorer’ for its one-off show on the Huangpu RiverNadège Vanhée, artistic director of Hermès’ womenswear collections, presented ‘The Second Chapter’ of her A/W 2025 collection earlier this evening (13 June 2025) against the futuristic skyline of Shanghai
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Out of office: the Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekIt was a jam-packed week for the Wallpaper* staff, entailing furniture, tech and music launches and lots of good food – from afternoon tea to omakase
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Peugeot brings back a classic performance badge for the electric era: meet the E-208 GTiPeugeot has unveiled the new E-208 GTi, a performance EV designed to hark back to a golden age of compact sports cars
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Tour Eurostar’s sleek new lounges in Paris and BrusselsLondon-based Chris Bagot Architects has designed a stylish environment in which to work or unwind prior to high-speed rail travel
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Taste a Louis Vuitton summer in sun-drenched Saint-TropezThe Arnaud Donckele & Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton restaurant returns to the White 1921 Saint-Tropez hotel for its third edition, now with a Michelin star
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Wallpaper* checks in at Experimental Marais: a lush homecoming for the hospitality forceExperimental Group returns to its Parisian roots, where it opened its founding bar, to launch its first-ever flagship hotel, designed by Tristan Auer
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Bon appétit! These are the best restaurants in ParisExperience haute cuisine at the best restaurants Paris has to offer, from a vegetable-centric menu at Arpège to alchemical cuisine at Plénitude
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Sun-soaked European destinations to visit in springDreaming of Florentine palazzos and Greek islands now that the weather is starting to turn? Check into one of these beautiful European hotels and holiday homes
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The warmth and comfort of Paris restaurant Margaux: ‘It’s like feasting at grandma’s’Located on the 16th arrondissement, Margaux dishes up timeless French classics in a setting that feels like home
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Saint Laurent unveils Sushi Park Paris: the Los Angeles omakase’s new outpostA beloved Californian restaurant finds a second home at the Saint Laurent Rive Droite flagship, merging the worlds of haute couture and high-end gastronomy
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Must-visit cinemas with award-worthy designThere’s more magic to the movies at these design-led cinemas, from Busan Cinema Centre’s ‘flying’ roof to The Gem Cinema Jaipur’s art deco allure
