Villa Le Pins sits within the Lily of the Valley estate in La Croix-Valmer, looking out over the turquoise water of Gigaro Bay. Century-old pines frame the property and give it its name, filtering the light and lending the whole place a sense of shelter. The architecture is contemporary and warm at once, Mediterranean in spirit, calm in its detail.
Inside, five ensuite bedrooms open off generous living and dining areas, with a modern kitchen at the heart of it all. The rooms flow naturally onto a sun-drenched terrace, so the line between indoors and garden is easy to forget. Up to ten guests can settle here without ever feeling on top of one another.
The garden is where days tend to unfold. A heated pool anchors the space, with a summer kitchen and barbecue for long lunches and a petanque court for the slower part of the afternoon. Everything has been arranged for relaxed, unhurried living rather than display.
What sets Villa Le Pins apart is the service around it. A private chef and butler look after the everyday, while guests also enjoy access to the estate’s wellness, fitness and dining facilities, including the villa’s own gym. It is seclusion with five-star support close at hand.
For those who want the Riviera on their own terms, privacy among the pines and the sea a short way off, Villa Le Pins offers a rare balance. Some afternoons here ask for nothing more than a game of petanque and time.
Between the estate’s facilities and the quiet of the garden, there is room to be as busy or as still as the day invites, which is exactly why guests tend to stay put.
