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NATURE, DISCOVERY, AND ART AT CHÂTEAU SAINT-MARTIN & SPA

Nature and discovery in the hills of Vence with Michelin starred Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois.

This season, Château Saint-Martin & Spa is offering a new wellbeing experience designed to appeal to hikers, nature lovers and sports enthusiasts alike. The day will begin with a serene hike in the highest hills of Vence, where guests will encounter local flora and its authentic natural environment, with each step guiding them toward new and unexpected landscapes. Special guide will be the Executive Chef, nature lover and sportsman at heart Jean-Luc Lefrançois, who will lead the guests to the summit of the impressive Baous des Blancs, just as he already does on the mountains of Courchevel during winter! Once the top reached, a deliciously energising breakfast will be served in the unique and tranquil setting, which offers breathtaking views over the Côte d'Azur and its rolling hinterland.

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WITH ART AT THE HEART

Château Saint-Martin & Spa, part of the Oetker Collection portfolio of masterpiece hotels, has opened for the 2022 season with an array of new surprises to experience.

Tucked into the hilltops of Vence and boasting panoramic views of the French Riviera, the iconic Palace is located only eight kilometres from Saint-Paul-deVence, a village famously beloved by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall, among other world-renowned artists.

Château Saint-Martin & Spa has itself become a place where art and magic coalesce. This season, the hotel celebrates the region’s history and artistic heritage by showcasing the work of local artist Agnès Sandahl in the art gallery.

A collection of the artist’s dazzlingly colourful paintings and large-scale ceramic plates are on display in an exhibition that is the perfect introduction to her abstract universe. Resident guests are invited to experience an even deeper immersion at the artist’s studio, where Agnes Sandahl will share the secrets behind her craft throughout a day of creative discovery.

Another highlight of the season is the signature exhibition of contemporary artist Manolo Valdés in Château Saint-Martin & Spa’s 32-acre grounds. Four of the worldrenowned artist’s monumental works intermingle with the gardens’ Vence roses, lavender bushes and centuries-old olive trees to create a distinctively Provençal ambiance where art serves to enhance the serenity and awaken the senses even further.

Guests will be able to discover the artistic village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence with a guided tour and enjoy a classic Mediterranean cocktail upon their return to the hotel, served on the panoramic terrace of Michelin-starred restaurant Le SaintMartin.

Art, culture and true serenity are waiting to be savoured at Château Saint-Martin & Spa this season.