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Como Le Beauvallon: the Côte d’Azur’s newest opening is full of surprises

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Burrell, J. (2026, September 29). Como Le Beauvallon: the Côte d’Azur’s newest opening is full of surprises. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/como-le-beauvallon-france-saint-tropez-hotel-review-b1297244.html

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Como Le Beauvallon in Saint-Maxime, just across the bay from Saint-Tropez, has reopened as a luxury hotel by the Como Hotel Group. Despite being referred to as a new opening for 2026, the property was originally built in 1914 and has hosted celebrities like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Audrey Hepburn. The hotel features four hectares of grounds with only 42 rooms, offering a complimentary private boat shuttle to Saint-Tropez in just eight minutes. Its design blends historical charm with modern interiors and contemporary art, making it an eclectic destination for couples. The restaurant, Beauvallon Sur Mer, serves Asian-Mediterranean fusion cuisine under chef Yannick Alléno.
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Como Le Beauvallon, a luxurious hotel in Saint-Maxime on the Côte d’Azur, has recently reopened under the management of the Como Hotel Group. Despite being referred to as one of the most anticipated openings for 2026 in nearby Saint-Tropez, it is actually not new and was originally constructed in 1914. The hotel’s prime location offers guests a complimentary private boat shuttle service that takes only eight minutes to reach Saint-Tropez across the bay, making it an ideal escape during busy market days when traffic in Saint-Tropez can be gridlocked on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Formerly attracting stars like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Audrey Hepburn, Como Le Beauvallon offers stunning views and a glamorous setting that contrasts sharply with sun-scorched UK summers.

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It’s in Saint-Maxime, just across the bay from Saint-Tropez, which can be reached via one of the hotel’s greatest draws: a complimentary private boat shuttle that will zoom you across to the jet-set town in eight minutes.
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Como Le Beauvallon: the Côte d’Azur’s newest opening is full of surprises · assertive framing

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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. asserted
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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. uncertain
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Como Le Beauvallon is one of the most talked-about Saint-Tropez openings of 2026. asserted
Beauvallon → talk → 2026
Except that it’s technically neither a new opening nor located in Saint-Tropez. asserted
it → ’ → Tropez
The grand terracotta-toned Belle Époque beauty was originally built in 1914, after which its glamorous gravitational pull drew in stars including F. Scott Fitzgerald and Audrey Hepburn. asserted
pull → tone → Fitzgerald
It’s gone through various iterations since then, but has now been reopened as a hotel by the Como Hotel Group. asserted
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It’s in Saint-Maxime, just across the bay from Saint-Tropez, which can be reached via one of the hotel’s greatest draws: a complimentary private boat shuttle that will zoom you across to the jet-set town in eight minutes. asserted
that → ’ → minutes
It’s an extremely glamorous way to arrive, and comes into its own when Saint-Tropez traffic gets gridlocked on market days (Tuesdays and Saturdays). asserted
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The setting is magnificent, the hotel’s handsome exterior crowning a hill that looks shockingly lush after a sun-scorched UK summer. asserted
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Below, through an unlikely storm tunnel, is a glamorous scene comprising a pool, seafront restaurant and beach club. asserted
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Space is abundant here: four hectares of grounds and only 42 rooms within the vast building, with a reported guest limit of 87. asserted
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The interiors are somewhat at odds with the historic building, with vast public spaces now illuminated with contemporary light fixtures and a private collection of more than 300 contemporary artworks. asserted
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Treasures including towering statues, sculptural resin chairs and Pixar-like renderings of the signs of the Chinese zodiac wait around every corner. asserted
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The rooms are similarly modern and eclectic, with open bathrooms containing fully glass bathtubs and double showers appearing to be something of a signature. asserted
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Overall, the rooms and suites take a relaxed approach to privacy and definitely err on the side of sexy, making them great for couples but less suited to families or guests who don’t know each other that well. asserted
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It’s billed as Asian-Mediterranean fusion and while it does both well asserted
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, the pan-Asian dishes are among the most memorable: glistening gambero rosso with ginger, juicy prawn har gow, fragrant stir-fried noodles. asserted
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Mediterranean classics like whole-baked catch of the day or flame-grilled ribeye are also handled well. asserted
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And nobody could argue with the ‘Sur Mer’ part of the restaurant’s name; tables are right on the water’s edge, with a soundtrack of lapping waves and constant entertainment from passing sailing boats and superyachts. uncertain
tables → argue → boats
During the day, poolside crowd pleasers like club sandwiches and salad Niçoise add to the sense that this is an international five-star that doesn’t let guests down. asserted
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Breakfast is similarly self-assured, served at the back of the hotel and comprising a buffet and à la carte options (the pastries are a highlight). asserted
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Some rooms don’t have mini bars, but generously stocked nearby pantries more than make up for this. asserted
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For all-out luxury, guests staying for more than three nights in the hotel’s Como Suite benefit from complimentary helicopter transfers to and from Nice Airport. asserted
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So if you’re thinking of extending your stay, it might well be worth it… uncertain
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