Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Pastis Hotel St. Tropez

A few years ago, we had the pleasure of staying at the Pastis Hotel in St. Tropez. For the last several days, I have been dreaming of returning to this glorious spot in the South of France.

We happened to visit in October during the off-season, so it was quiet and all to ourselves - a very different feel from the 'see and be seen' summers of this popular French beach destination. However, this didn't stop the 'red carpet' treatment we received from the beyond gracious owners, John and Pauline Larkin, and their amazing staff. They truly made us feel like personal guests in their 'home'. The delicious breakfasts, the evenings enjoyed sitting under the stars listening to John's personal cd favorites while sipping on aperitifs, and the delightful conversations we had with everyone there along with the incredible attention to detail made this an unforgettable stay. Our room was so beautifully decorated with soft linens, plush towels, unique objets d'art, a copper soaking tub, and a large sunny terrace for our own private use.

Pauline and John have a passion for Provence. They relocated from the UK to follow their dreams of owning a boutique hotel in the South of France. Now, they provide a dreamy experience for all of those lucky enough to be their guests! The hotel is filled with 20th-century art, paintings and photography as well as furnished with a perfect mix of period and 'modern-classic' pieces. It is one of our favorite hotels in the world. In fact, we could easily just move in and never leave...it's that perfect!

56 comments:

  1. Simply gorgeousss...
    Adore the copper tub!
    & hmmm...something about a huge mirror by the bed~ sexy I must say...

    ~XO*

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  2. Oh Mel, cannot get my passport out of the drawer fast enough.

    That sounds like heaven, I would be longing to return as well.

    Loved your pictures.

    xxx

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  3. Wow it looks absolutely perfect too! What a beautiful memory you have. If we ever visit St Tropez I will be sure to try and stay there!

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  4. Mel, What a lovely post. My family and I love travelling more than anything else. I adore the South of France and this looks glorious.
    (if you get a chance check out my blog today, your gorgeous linen is in the top photo, I used at the party we hosted in Saratoga over the weekend...I need to get more!!!)

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  5. Mel, I really cannot believe you ever came back. It looks like an idyllic spot.
    pve

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  6. i have no words. oh wait...bitter jealousy. yep. 2 words.

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  7. I would like to move in and possibly never leave as well. Wonderful pics and perfect for this rainy day I am in.

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  8. I reaslly admire people who are so brave and just do what they dream about!! love it. the hotel looks amazing! would love to visit one day...

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  9. love that place

    dallas
    http://dillydallas.blogspot.com

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  10. Perfection, my friend! The soaking tub alone has me hooked. Great photos!

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  11. You must return soon! It looks SO peaceful. Always wanted to take a bath in an old fashioned tub... but the copper... that is like a cherry on top!

    Are those figs? Love that photo! Oops... there I go with the food again... ;)

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  12. sigh. looks like pure bliss there. i want that tub!!!

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  13. I am wanting to visit the South of France terribly. This place looks magical!

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  14. Special Mel~
    This is going in my South of France file for sure! This year it is Paris again...next year will be the French Rivera~ Thanks for the great lead and always for you!
    xox's

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  15. That looks so amazing. I'm saving my pennies...

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  16. Oh, I will happily daydream of this lovely place all day today. Thank you. And thank you for the kind message on my blog. Feeling a bit calmer now.

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  17. now you have me dreaming too....sigh...xo t

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  18. I want to be on that balcony with a cup of coffee right this minute....

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  19. Sounds lovely! Love those pictures. :)

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  20. Fantabulous. Ever since I discovered Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence, I am dying to go. Why, then, haven't I been already? No good answer. Must work on that and this is a lovely place to start. Thank you!!

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  21. It was actually a little cruel of you to share this little slice of heaven with me. :) I'm already longing for it and have never even been there. C'est magnifique!

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  22. Book me a room Mel... I'm flying over !!!! That looks a beautiful hotel and thanks for telling us about it....It's very possible that we will go and stay there one day in the foreseeable future. XXXX

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  23. aaaaaaaaaah, this would just hit the spot!!! oh, how i want to be there RIGHT NOW! yes, indeedy!

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  24. I'm with Drollgirl... get me there NOW.

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  25. That brilliant copper bathtub has been only a dream, until now. I'm electric green with envy. Lucky you.

    Cheers.

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  26. what a dreamy place! wish I could be the lucky visitor *sigh*

    beautiful collage of photos

    ps thank you for your nice comment on my blog :)

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  27. Wow, this is fantastic. What a great location too.

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  28. Wow. What a beautiful and romantic looking place!

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  29. are you the next martha stewart
    http://nycrunfashion.blogspot.com

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  30. fabulous! October is a perfect time to go to enjoy the "real" France- so gorgeous.

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  31. How lovely!

    I tagged you...come visit me!
    http://sweet-as-a-candy.blogspot.com/

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  32. gosh..i love that copper tub! so retro and elegant...
    well Mel, all i can wish is that, hope you hop back to St Trop in the near future!
    :-)

    ps: thank you for your lovely comment on Un mariage au soleil

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  33. SUch beautiful pics. Love the tub!

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  34. Wow what a beautiful place to visit. I would love to soak in that tub! Thanks for sharing!

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  35. Ciao Mel, I found your blog and I've to say really enchanting!
    French Riviera in autumn, so romantic.
    Ciao, Italo :D

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  36. The red carpet treatment you speak of sounds absolutely amazing! I adore that copper tub.

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  37. LOVE that tub!!! and, also, love your blog! :)

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  38. This looks amazing! I will definitely keep Pastis Hotel in mind for my next trip to that area. Those figs look gorgeous, too!

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  39. I would go for the figs alone. Looks fabulous!
    I love traveling off-season. You really get a feel for the area and don't have to be concerned about the crowds. Will you return?

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  40. the copper tub looks amazing....what a lucky girl!

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  41. Amazing!! the phots, the trip, the people all sound amazing. I followed her from Heather's blog (the mezzanine) and i have been captured by the photos...gorgeous!

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  42. Aaaahhhhhww.... thanks Mel... what a lovely thing to say...Ditto. XXXXXXXX

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  43. How gorgeous! Don't you just love traveling in the off season? I've become spoiled by all of the perks of it that now if I turn up somewhere and it's full capacity, I get cranky. ;)

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  44. we have so much in common...I'm thinking to go for few days in Provence I love the atmosphere and the little hotels you can find over there!!!
    Nice pic of the fig! Love it!

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  45. So beautiful, I am going to mark down that place for the next time I visit.
    I have a friend that actually his heading that way today.. yes I am jealous.

    Soon though. :)

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  46. Mel, this looks incredible!! This is being added to my dream places to stay list. Thanks for sharing! xo

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  47. What a beautiful place to stay. Love that bedroom!

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  48. wow...i want to go...your images are amazing...love those rooms and that pool...thanks for sharing!

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  49. I love this place! I need to bookmark it for our next trip to the South of France. Which is soon, I hope!

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  50. Hi, i've award you a Blog Lovin Award for your very inspiring blog..

    view :
    http://finieramos.blogspot.com/2009/07/award.html

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  51. This place looks just amazing, Mel. Thank you for sharing it and have a lovely weekend!

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  52. I love The south of france, the south of anywhere in europe;-)

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  53. I'm speechless...it just looks so lovely. I must visit this place!

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