An Homage to the Golden Age at La Reserve Ramatuelle
Minutes from Saint-Tropez, La Reserve Ramatuelle unveils an artsy, chic makeover inspired by the spirit of the 1950’s French Riviera.
Located a few minutes from legendary Saint-Tropez, La Réserve Ramatuelle is a flashback to the artistic spirit of the 1950s French Riviera - a secluded place, sheltered from the hustle and bustle, far away from crowds and noise. 19 suites and 8 rooms offer spectacular views of the sea. So do the 14 villas with 3 to 7 bedrooms with private garden and pool. Culinary highlights feature a 2-Michelin-starred La Voile by Eric Canino and guests can indulge in the Spa with Nescens programs, treatments, and fitness as well as indoor and outdoor pools.
A Vibrant Tribute to the 50’s and 60’s by Jacques Garcia
In 2024, La Réserve Ramatuelle unveils a new decorative concept, in harmony with its unique silhouette, typical of modernist architecture. Michel Reybier, owner and founder of Michel Reybier Hospitality entrusted this complete makeover to Jacques Garcia. The famous decorator was inspired by the singular identity of the place and by the golden age of the decorative arts in the French Riviera, embodied by Jean Cocteau, Picasso, Roger Capron and Robert Picault.
"This is the first time I've revealed my love of the 30s to 60s. I have a passion for la dolce vita, the Italian films of that era, it's something that's always been with me. I felt that La Réserve Ramatuelle lent itself perfectly to a reinterpretation of this style, bringing comfort, modernity, color, cheerfulness and, at the same time, large openings to the sea" - Jacques Garcia
The sumptuous lobby overlooking the sea sets the tone, with a play of contrasting materials between abstract textural effects in ivory ceramics and blond wood furniture with clean Scandinavian lines. Everywhere, colorful works of art are carefully selected. Airy curtains add to the poetic atmosphere.
At the bar and in the restaurants, the nuanced palette of whites and beige is electrified by a few shades of cobalt blue and deep green, in stripes or floral prints for the sofas. Ceramics are found in the worked jars and in the iconic collection of original plates by Jean Lurçat that adorn the walls of the La Voile restaurant. The omnipresent wood warms the enameled lava stone of the impressive bar counter.
The same noble, natural materials are found in the bedrooms and suites, with a dazzling dialogue between the glazed lava stone of the bathrooms, the blond wood species, the terracotta of the antique objects and the colorful vintage-style braided ropes of the outdoor furniture.
The Golden Age of the French Riviera is found once again via this artsy, chic makeover.
Contributor — Four Hundred by Design