Villa Les Oliviers

Within the Lily of the Valley estate on the Bay of Gigaro, Villa Les Oliviers is a 504 square metre residence designed by the architect Charles Zana, set among century-old olive trees with the Mediterranean below. The olive grove gives the house its name and much of its atmosphere, a sense of a place rooted in its landscape.

Five en suite bedrooms sleep up to ten guests, opening onto elegant living spaces and expansive terraces that frame the sea and the garden. The indoor and outdoor rooms flow into one another, so the day moves easily between the shade of the house and the light of the terrace. A heated pool and an outdoor lounge anchor the grounds, made for long afternoons and slow evenings among the trees.

Much of the ease here comes from the service. A private chef, a butler and a villa manager look after the running of the stay, while guests enjoy full access to the resort wellness, fitness and dining facilities close by. It is a combination that keeps the privacy of a villa while lifting away the logistics of a holiday.

The overall feeling is refined yet relaxed, a Riviera house that never insists on formality. Mornings begin quietly among the olives, and the day unfolds at whatever pace the group prefers, guided by the pool, the terrace and the table.

For families or friends seeking Gigaro at its most private, Villa Les Oliviers offers a rare balance of seclusion and care. The olive trees have seen many good summers here.