Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière

As historic palaces go, this one ranks. The property was erected in the year 640 atop a lush hill, then added on to over the centuries (between pillaging raids. It happens). Now, rooms are every bit royal worthy—though redone for modern tastes in sedate pastels and neutrals. Most are stocked with a whirlpool bath and cinematic terrace; book an Exceptional Suite to have a housekeeper unpack (and repack) your luggage and be treated to gratis room service breakfasts; don’t be surprised if you receive a bottle of champagne, housemade macaroons and a fresh bouquet of flowers upon check-in. Now that’s worthy of a monarch.

A 19th-century castle on 25 manicured acres, with a Valmont-Cinq Mondes Spa.

Lacking in amenities, and with its birdseye view over the beaches of Pampelonne, it feels like it stretches on forever.

The service here is so doting that all room service orders are delivered in 20 minutes, 24-hours a day, whether you’re craving duck foie gras with chutney on toast or caviar, creme fraiche and blinis.

You were impressed the minute you checked in at the resort’s new spa, thanks to the mosaic-lined pool and his and her’s hammams. But it’s your treatment—a papaya puree scrub that makes you feel as delicious as you smell—that has you booking more visits every single day until your departure.

Restaurant for dinner Les Trois Saisons - Mediterranean cuisine Restaurant La Terrasse - Only for lunch in summer, light cuisine