Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre Is Given a New Spring

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The 5* Relais & Châteaux hotel Le Domaine Mas de Pierre opens a new chapter in its history in May and unveils the dazzling seduction of its new infrastructures.

Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre: after a year and a half of complete metamorphosis, the 5* Relais & Châteaux comes to life again on May 3rd, 2021, as a new resort with confidential, relaxed and convivial luxury. At the foot of the ramparts of Saint-Paul de Vence, Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre hotel is opening a new chapter in its history, which will now be written all year round in nine Bastides and 76 rooms. In the heart of a vast Mediterranean garden, a charming and authentic hotel, chef Emmanuel Lehrer’s gastronomic restaurant and a Spa delicately perfumed with tuberose will have the spell of paradise. Bar, poolside bistro restaurant, lagoon, cooking workshops… so many inexhaustible charms will compose the magic of an enchanting stay.

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Seventy-six rooms in nine Bastides

After fifteen years of dedication to its clientele, which have earned it an international reputation, Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre is being reinvented around a new identity: Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre. In the heart of its vast Mediterranean garden, the luxurious Provençal residence welcomes two brand new Bastides with an authentic and contemporary decor around La Bastide des Fleurs – the original building – in addition to the six existing Provençal bastides (Antonin, Camille, Florian, Estelle & Grégoire). Seventy-six rooms are spread across these nine Bastides, infused with romantic charm, to immerse yourself in the Art of living in Provence.

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Jean Mus’ landscaping imprint

Charles Trenet could have been inspired by the originality and luxuriance of the landscaped areas of Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre for his “Jardin extraordinaire”! These eight hectares of delightfully fragrant greenery, modelled by the Grasse landscape gardener Jean Mus, offer a multitude of nooks and crannies to marvel at or relax in, for bucolic and discreet escapades in the soothing gurgling of the fountains. Planted with Provençal species, citrus trees, century-old olive trees and aromatic plants, the Mediterranean gardens are filled with monumental sculptures by famous contemporary artists such as Folon, Sosno, Lapie, César, Tobiasse… To top it all off, a greenhouse with orchids and an aviary where colourful parakeets chirp, will fill you with wonder!

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An invitation to romance

Two new, magnificent buildings stand in the gardens, underneath the completely greened roofs. Interior designer Patrick Ribes has combined the authentic Mediterranean style with soft colour harmonies and atmospheres of blue, fuchsia and pink. In the 22 new rooms (Prestige Deluxe, Prestige Junior Suite, Prestige Suite, Prestige Suite Jacuzzi, some of which are communicating), the Toile de Jouy decorates the headboards and is used on the bed runners, pillows and Louis XV armchairs. Chests of drawers and baroque consoles in lacquer or silver, meridian seats and large sofas invite to romance in a cosy and refined atmosphere, thanks to the natural stone covering the floors and whitewashed walls. The rooms are spacious and have large dressing rooms.

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Tailor-made services adapted to your needs

All rooms open onto a panoramic view of a greenery domain and some onto the new Lagoon. The suites are privileged by large terraces with glass railings that open up to new horizons. In the bathrooms with double basins, shower and bathtub, the products of the Maison Fragonard bring the good perfumes of Grasse to full bloom. Designed for leisure and/or business travellers, the Bastides offer a full range of tailor-made services adapted to the needs of their guests. Everything is possible: a romantic candlelit dinner in your room, breakfast on your private terrace for a great start to the day, room service at all hours, a personalised blanket service, all lulled by the gentle melody of the cicadas in summer.

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La Bastide des Fleurs, an intimate setting

Inaugurated in 2014, La Bastide des Fleurs is a former farmhouse built of natural stone, covered in ivy and jasmine, which, on entering the gate, reveals a garden and a 15-metre heated swimming pool, reserved for adults only, with deckchairs and white-draped arbours. An intimate setting, the Bastide comprises six luxurious suites with terraces, all designed in a subtle decor, as if patinated by time. Dedicated exclusively to La Bastide des Fleurs, a butler also offers a tailor-made service to his guests for an extraordinary experience.

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A unique and rare style

Anchored in the heart of the Domaine, six other bastides emblematic of Provence reveal a contemporary and charming style. Between balconies, loggias and private terraces, the 76 rooms offer avariety of light and bright harmonies. A nod to the beauty of Provence, the photographs, objects and paintings collected by the owner, suffuse warmth and simplicity into relaxing atmospheres where shades of white and cream give an essential elegance. The spacious white marble bathrooms add to the singular and rare style.

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Chef Emmanuel Lehrer’s locavore table

La Table de Pierre, the gastronomic restaurant of Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre, opens directly onto nature and the gardens in all seasons. Surrounded by his new brigade, the chef Emmanuel Lehrer operates from his “cuisine spectacle” and introduces his guests to the gastronomic riches of the region with talent and passion, sublimating the treasures of local producers to the rhythm of the seasons. Opposite the counters, a 14-seat table d’hôtes allows guests to watch the live preparations, to share small and large dishes and to organise events and private tastings. An experience to be prolonged under the large retractable glass roof, opening, with the first rays of sunshine, onto the gardens of the Domaine.

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An elegant and subtle cuisine

Franco-Austrian, Emmanuel got his first pastry chef’s outfit at the age of ten! His future is therefore mapped out. After the hotel school in Strasbourg, he trained in Switzerland with Didier de Courten and then discovered the luxury hotel business (Saint Barth, Verbier, Carcassonne, Paris). He joined Michel Rostang at Le Méridien and played a significant role in the opening of the group’s restaurants in Dubai, Vienna and Milan. After five years in various establishments in Monte-Carlo, he became head chef in 2009 at Le Mas de Pierre, keeping Michel Rostang as his culinary godfather. In this chic Provençal setting, he practices a particularly elegant and subtle Niçoise cuisine. The 5-course Inspiration Menu reflects the chef’s culinary identity.

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The new Lis Orto bistrot by the pool

Open for lunch and dinner from May 3 mai (from 12:00 to 14:30 & 19:00 to 22:00), organised around an open kitchen, an elegant counter and a series of rattan armchairs, the new Lis Orto is a friendly place to eat dishes inspired by the South, created from regional products. From the unmissable Petits Farcis Niçois to the traditional Niçoise salad, the Bistrot boasts pure authenticity. From Monday to Sunday, the Lis Orto bistrot offers daily specials “à l’ardoise”. From a pissaladière to roasted red mullet fillet and a mackerel bruschetta with ratatouille au gratin, creativity meets simplicity. Regularly, and depending on the availability, the burger of the day, Dombes pigeon, matured beef or calf’s liver are invited as stars.

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“Wellness” menu and ice creams

In tune with the times, the bistrot has added a menu dedicated to well-being and pleasure around its flagship dish: the Mas Bowl. A recipe that changes colours and flavours with the seasons, varying the ingredients around soba noodles, tomatoes, melons, avocados, edamame, grilled fish, asparagus, courgette fritters, artichokes… Open from April 30th from 12:00 to 14:30, lunch and dinner, 40 seats in the dining room, 40 on the terrace. “Spécialité de la maison”: some thirty recipes of ice creams and sorbets ranging from the traditional vanilla to the best-selling strawberry-basil, will refresh you for dessert or during the day.

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Cooking workshops, Dimanche de Pierre, Garden Parties

For an immersion in the heart of Mediterranean flavours, chef Emmanuel Lehrer organises cooking workshops, Cooking Show of regional specialities, workshops dedicated to children and pastry making, and all the chef’s secrets on infusions from the garden will be revealed here. Every Sunday, Le Dimanche de Pierre invites guests to its table d’hôtes to taste “Les plats à partager”. A new lunch offer, placed under the sign of conviviality, and to be experienced, in the beautiful hours of the summer, on the terrace overlooking the swimming pool.  Throughout the summer and until the end of September, the traditional Garden Party takes place in the gardens of Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre on Thursday evenings (every other week). A flagship concept in the heart of the Domaine dedicated to sharing, joie de vivre and laughter.

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Gourmand breakfasts

Open counters, hot plates, tightly packed aprons and a brigade on their toes, every morning opens up on a breakfast that delights young and old alike. A unique moment to witness the making of “crêpes à la minute” and to see the omelette of the day crackling before our eyes. On the long table d’hôtes, a buffet is laid out, rich in colours and flavours. You can choose from a selection of the best pastries, homemade cakes and pies, a tour of the breads and good jams from the garden, a selection of complete well-being products… To accompany this delicious moment, the house offers real morning juice, good artisanal coffee and the greatest teas in the world.

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Cocktails and tapas at the bar

The Bar, with its large bay window, opens directly onto the terrace of the Domaine. From the counter to the lounge facing it, the atmosphere is cheerful and colourful. Coffee is served to whoever wants it, at any time of the day. The bar menu features a selection of Champagnes and wines from the region to be enjoyed with a series of tapas, designed to evoke Provence. Specialities: planks of charcuterie, local terrines and Nice specialities to share. The great classics of cocktails flavoured with herbs from the vegetable garden, the home-made pastis recipe or a good glass of rosé add an extra touch of Provencal soul. At any time of the day, infusions made from aromatic plants from the garden give voice to verbena, mint, thyme… The fireplace has been relocated and has found a place of choice at the bar!

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The lagoon, a children’s paradise

Because there are still some paradises, le Domaine du Mas de Pierre unveils its own lagoon. A hidden oasis with a real beach, waterfalls and slides under the palm trees and paillotes. A fantastic island atmosphere to be enjoyed as two or with the family. Set back from the Bastides and through a vegetalised entrance, the Lagoon is framed by the rocks of the Provencal mountains. On the sand, deckchairs like at the beach, and in the water, the essential to treat yourself thanks to the massaging jets targeting the shoulders, the head and the back. Behind the big waterfall, a children’s area opens on a 10-metre long slide (from 4 years old). A climbing wall to climb on the rocks and a surprise cave accessible directly from the water reveals a secret sculpture of the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland.

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Swimming pools, calm and bliss

To the new Lagoon, Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre adds two dream-sized swimming pools. Enlarged and entirely restored, the central pool extends its lengths to 25 metres. Heated all year round, it is surrounded by deckchairs and arbours for two, all draped in white. A dedicated menu offers summer specialities. The resort’s best seller, the burger, is a must and is accompanied by cocktails to refresh your ideas. As on the world’s most beautiful islands, the spa’s practitioners offer neck and back massage sessions by the pool. Their mission: absolute relaxation. Reserved for adults, the Bastide des Fleurs pool is exclusive. A cinematic setting that invites to calm and pleasure.

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A perfume to gently disconnect

In the sobriety of a soft and harmonious chromatic palette, playing on textured materials inspired by the Mediterranean, the spa of Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre invites to an experience of absolute disconnection. Three levels with gardens and a small square where the statue of Venus stands guard: 2,000 m2 of space exclusively dedicated to the well-being of body and mind invite you to relax and unwind with treatments and wellness cures designed by experts. The excursion into the paradise of the senses begins with the olfactory identity that bathes the premises. Its secret: the tuberose flower, a tribute to the terroir of Saint-Paul de Vence where this fragrant flower blooms. The “Nez” Sonia Godet (great-granddaughter of perfumer Jean-Julien Godet), who worked for Cartier Parfums, has created a sunny and feminine composition using 55 natural ingredients. Tuberose is available as a massage oil, bath oil, scrub and body wrap…

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Relaxation and cures, massages and balneotherapy

In a vegetal, mineral and pearly decor, where a few references to Matisse remind us of the culture of Provence, the first floor of the spa unveils its 12 cabins for face and body treatments, massages and wraps, balneotherapy… Exclusive, the cabin reserved for couples, honey-mooners and duos, invites you to relax in its private hammam and to take a bath in its private outdoor jacuzzi with a breathtaking view of the Domaine’s gardens. Spa stays of 3 to 5 days incorporating balanced menus will be available for the most holistic experiences. A “first treatment” offer for children is also presented. Finally, the Spa offers the freedom to select one’s favourite oils, the temperature of the cabin and the music that will accompany your treatment.

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Multi-activity sensory pool

Around a first area reserved for relaxation and the joys of water, the Spa unveils a large 18-metre long pool. Heated all year round and surrounded by deckchairs, it offers swimming lanes and a fitness path, relaxing water jets, hydromassage and bubbling benches, waves and aquabikes against the current. For complete relaxation, the Spa adds a hammam and a snow cave, a room cooled to 12°C with a wall of ice, the hot-cold contrast helping to firm the skin. A herbal sauna and a second salt sauna extend the relaxation experience. Before or after each treatment, relaxation lounges with louvers filtering the daylight enabling the head and body to rest.

Take care of your figure and reconnect with yourself

Located on the ground floor of the spa and continuously opened, the Fitness area equipped with the most modern machinery offer a selection of the best cardio and weight training equipment by Technogym. Sunbathing on the rooftop solarium, yoga, meditation, aqua-training, muscular awakening, Pilates and stretching, under the supervision of a coach, will allow you to stay fit, look after your figure and reconnect with yourself. To keep your body happy, a herbal tea room offers teas with herbs from the garden and homemade lemonades.

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Inexhaustible seductions

A multi-sport ground is open to numerous sporting activities, tennis courts, a petanque court for the Provencal tradition, a club reserved for children with three authentic trailers equipped with kitchen, shower room and rest area, a 150 m2 playground entirely inspired by the fabulous tale of Alice in Wonderland, a Rolls Royce with driver to get around, unless you prefer an electric bike or a charming Fiat 500 convertible to visit the village and its surroundings, four privatizable and modular lounges, you will have trouble exhausting the seductions of Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre!  The complete privatization of the Domain is also possible to realize original events: wedding, baptism, private evening, launching of products…

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Ecology and sustainable development

Since 2019, Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre has been committed to sustainable development and has adopted a policy that is increasingly respectful of the environment. The hotel has been awarded the “European Ecolabel” since July 2019 and is committed to regular monitoring of its water and energy consumption. In particular, it uses “green and organic” renewable energy for its operations and filtered water for its swimming pools.

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Visits in the surrounding area

Perched villages: Saint Jeannet, Vence, Tourrettes, Mougins, Eze, Gourdon, Peille, with crafts and art: Village of Potters (Vallauris), glassmakers (Biot), antique dealers (La Colle sur Loup), painters (Saint Paul), Provencal markets. Museums: Maeght Foundation, Matisse Chapel, Fernand Léger, Renoir, Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, Modern Art. Sea escape at 5 km.

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The SFH Group, Creator of Memories

Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre is the jewel in the crown of the independent French family hotel group Socri Financière Hôtelière (SFH), which defines itself as “Creator of memories”. Founded in 1986 by Henri Chambon, chairman and CEO of the Socri real estate group, it has been managed by his daughter, Célia Chambon, since 2008. The family business continues to develop in the luxury hotel sector and now has 6 four and five star hotels in France. In Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, the Basque Country, Occitania and Paris, the SFH group is opening more and more top-of-the-range establishments on exceptional sites, expressing the whole of French hospitality art.

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La Table de Pierre is open all year round from mid-May (closed on Sundays and Mondays), from 7pm to 10pm, only in the evening. 50 seats in the dining room.  The spa is open from 9am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday and from 9am to 8pm in July and August.