Hotel Le Saint Paul in Saint-Paul-de-Vence (France)

Le Saint-Paul wedged in among other medieval buildings in the heart of the village is the only hotel inside the walls of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 15 kms from the Nice International Airport.The former 16th century manor house is decorated in a very original Provencal Style. Many are the decorations created by the famous Parisian interior designer Jean DIVES, who created the famous Souleado fabrics.From the valley-view rooms, one can admire the panorama on the valley of Saint-Paul with the Mediterranean in the background.All the bedrooms and suites are decorated in the most pure of Provenal style with Souleado, Pierre Frey, Manuel Canovas and Rubelli?s fabrics.Le Saint-Pauls Restaurant with its vaulted dining room, which retains all the 16th century charm, and the fountain room embellished with a XVII century fountain offers its guests a romantic gourmet experience.In summer, refreshing dishes with decidedly Mediterranean flavours are served on the flower-decked terrace sheltered by the ramparts of Saint-Paul, under the starry Riviera sky. On March 2000 the restaurant has been awarded with its first Michelin Star.

Rates From £278 per night.
Rooms: 16

From Monaco, Nice, or the Airport, take the High-way A8 to Cannes.- From Aix-en-Provence, Cannes, take the High-way A8 to Nice ? Exit : Cagnes-sur-Mer Vence and follow the indication for ?Vence?. On the high street to Vence, at the last Round about follow the direction : Saint-Paul General Manager: Mr Giuseppe Artolli After a number of experiences in several European countries Giuseppe Artolli, of Italian origins, worked in Paris from 1982 to 1985 at Le Bristol Hotel as Chef de Brigade at the Front Desk.Following his Parisian experienced Giuseppe moved to the Principality of Monaco where he worked at the Hotel Hermitage for 14 years. During this time, Giuseppe covered several positions from Front Desk to Sales. Giuseppe left the Hotel Hermitage at the end of 1999 with the position of Director of rooms and individual international sales.After many years abroad he returned to Italy, to the Hotel Majestic in Rome, as Deputy General Manager. In August 2002 he was recruited by Mr Roberto Polito, President of Baglioni Hotels, to manage the Carlton Baglioni in Milan. In May 2004 Mr R. Polito asked Giuseppe to move to Villa Gallici, number one Relais and Chateaux of the group. Following the aquisition of Le Saint Paul, in April 2005 Mr Polito asked Giuseppe to move to Sant Paul to take over the new member of the Baglioni Group. Executive Chef and Restaurant Director: Frdric Buzet 41 years old, married and father of three children, Frdric comes from Saone et Loire in Burgundy.His career started under Head Chef Guy Martin, first of all at Chateau de Divonne where Frdric ran the kitchen and then at Le Grand Vfour in Paris where he was the right hand of Chef Guy Martin.During those years Frdric won several prices Prix Taitanger and Sources de Vichy Gastronomy contest, both in 1990.In 1992 Frdric took over the kitchen of the Saint Paul and in 2000 he received his first Michelin star.Today Frederic continues to captivate and enchant our guests with his huge talent, his relaxed style and most of all his divine cuisine... Ownership Le Saint Paul is owned by the Italian Hotel Group ?Baglioni Hotels? which owns 8 five stars properties in Italy Milan, Verona, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Punta Ala in Tuscany.In France ?Baglioni Hotels? owns five Relais and Chateaux, Le Royal Champagne in Epernay, Le Chateau de Codignat near Clermont Ferrand, La Villa Gallici in Aix en Provence, Chateau de Mirambeau in between Bordeaux and Cognac, and Le Saint Paul at St Paul de Vence. In March 2004 Baglioni Hotel in London, in the Kensington area, opened its doors. It is now one of the boutique Hotels of reference of the British capital Address86 Rue Grande - 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence ? Cote d?Azur - FranceTl. : 00 33(0)4. 93.32.65.25 - Fax. : 00 33(0)4.93.32.52.94 - E-mail: reservation@lesaintpaul.com ? Web site: lesaintpaul.com PRESENTATION Le Saint-Paul has 15 rooms and 4 apartments, all air-conditioned and equipped with satellite television, private room safe, minibar and fully equipped bathroom. The village-side bedrooms overlook the Rue Grande whereas from the valley-view rooms, one can admire the panorama on the valley of Saint-Paul with the Mediterranean in the background. Four apartments complete our range of accommodation, one has a nice terrace with a splendid view overlooking the valley and another one can accommodate a family in its two-bedroom suite. All the bedrooms and apartments are decorated in the most pure of Provenal style with Souleado, Pierre Frey, Manuel Canovas and Rubelli?s fabrics. The living room and bar offer a warm welcome thanks to a Provenal theme, an imposing stone fireplace, a library and charming collection of 19th century Barbotine porcelain. The recent years have witnessed the transformation of Le Saint-Pauls Restaurant, now enlarged and completely redecorated. The vaulted dining room retains its 16th century charm and is enhanced by a Provenal trompe l?il (painting of Jacques Margerin), as well as the other one which has been embellished with a fountain. In Summer, we serve light and refreshing dishes with decidedly Mediterranean flavours on our flower-decked terrace sheltered by the ramparts of Saint-Paul. From the la carte menu, you will be able to taste the Lobster and Red Pepper Cannelloni served with its Bisque Cream, Roasted Double Veal Cutlet with Truffles, Mediterranean Bass with Lemon in Clay Crust. The Chef is changing the Menu four times during the season. On March 2000 the restaurant has been awarded with its first Michelin Star. THE ACTORS Olivier BORLOO, owner, 45 years old, qualified from the Ecole Htelire of Glion in Switzerland, ex General Manager of Relais and Chteaux during 5 years, became owner of Le Saint-Paul in 1991. Mr Borloo is a permanent collector who bring paintings and old bearings from his foreign trips. Frdric BUZET, Chef, 41 years old, native of Sane et Loire, sous-chef of the famous Le Grand Vfour in Paris with Mr Guy MARTIN. Their collaboration started in 1987 in Chteaux de Divonne in Divonne-Les-Bains. Frdric was finalist at the Prix Taittinger1990 and winner at the Trophe des Sources of Vichy in 1990. LOCATION Rediscovered in 1920 by Signac, Modigliani, Bonnard, Soutine, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is the second most visited village in France after Mount-Saint-Michel. With its 16th and 17th century residences, the ramparts of Saint-Paul have remained unchanged since Franois 1st had them erected between 1537 and 1547. Moreover, at the entrance of the village, one can discern the protruding cannon captured during the battle of Crisoles in 1544. Saint-Paul-de-Vence has become a haven for contemporary artists such as Chagall who chose the village cemetery as his final resting place, Matisse, Picasso and more recently Csar furthermore, numerous art galleries can be found at a stones throw from Le Saint-Paul on the main street Rue Grande. One can admire a vast array of sights and a great variety of original masterpieces in such museums as The Maeght Foundation, Frances leading private modern art museum, The Renoir Museum, The Matisse Chapel and close by, The Villa Ephrussi of Rothschild and The Villa Kerylos with their exceptional gardens and residences, and in Monaco The Oceanographic Museum and The National Museum of Monaco which contains an impressive collection of antique puppets and dolls.