The idyllic coastal town of Saint-Tropez may have humble beginnings as a quaint fishing village but it has now blossomed into a playground for the rich and famous during the summer months.
Barely an eyelid is fluttered when Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Campbell or Kate Moss are spotted on the cobbled streets as they have become such regular fixtures on the Saint-Tropez scene.
The marina glitters with superyachts and the narrow streets are lined with boutiques such as Dior, Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu. The air is filled with joie de vivre and there is a grand soiree to be found somewhere every night.
Despite the glitz and glamour, Saint-Tropez has an old soul. It is a haven of natural beauty and culturally rich. Saint-Tropez is framed by ancient vineyards and olive groves and the town boasts pastel-hued buildings that stagger down to the azure waters of the Mediterranean. There are vibrant markets selling local treasures and the intrinsically deep sense of community that envelopes this picture-postcard town.
At the heart of Saint-Tropez is Hotel Byblos, a 5-star palace hotel and a local legend for over half a century. Brigitte Bardot put the sleepy little town on the map when she filmed And God Created Woman in 1955. A businessman was so enamoured with Bardot that he built Byblos to impress her. In 1967 Byblos opened to great fanfare and its iconic nightclub Les Caves du Roy quickly became a magnet for the bold and the beautiful.
Byblos has remained a haunt for the most celebrated faces in high society. Byblos has welcomed everyone from a young King Charles and Bill Gates, to Grace Kelly and Mick Jagger and more recently, Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
Byblos is the place to see and be seen, but it is also a place to recharge, rejuvenate and relax. Byblos Spa is a luxurious sanctuary at the heart of the hotel which offers a wellness experience like no other. If heaven was a place on earth, Byblos Spa is it. It is an extraordinarily beautiful haven, decorated with cool rare marble and exotic woods.
For 2024 Hotel Byblos has launched four Reworked Epic Journeys that are based on each of the five elements. The Epic Journeys are the ultimate act of self-care, including a yoga session or wellness class, a luxurious treatment and a delicious lunch prepared by Hotel Byblos’s famed executive chef Nicola Canuti.
The programmes also offer the opportunity to unwind on the olive tree terrace and also access to the ‘dream waters’ that are found in the hammam, sensory shower and sauna.
These carefully curated Epic Journeys can be personalised and leave you feeling utterly rejuvenated in your mind, body and soul.
Earth Epic Journey- 495€
This programme invites guests to care and rest, to rediscover calm, slowness, and serenity. Relaxation is the guiding principle of this programme.
– 1-hour Yoga Pause & Reset
– 1.30hr Holiga Massage
– 3-course lunch at Le Jardin d’Arcadia
Air Epic Journey – 655€
This programme represents the breeze and the fresh morning air after a warm summer evening. An experience to learn to slow down and feel the breath of life flowing through the body, heart, and mind.
– 1.30hr Breathwork class
– 1.15hr SlimDetox & Korean Lift body and facial treatment
– 3-course lunch at Le Jardin d’Arcadia
Water Epic Journey – 655€
This programme has been designed to meet the needs of those wishing to discover themselves in-depth by releasing toxins, whether physical, mental, or emotional. The idea is to start anew while rediscovering an infinite space within oneself.
– 1.30hr Breathwork class
– 50mn HydraFacial HydraLift
– 3-course lunch at Le Jardin d’Arcadia
Fire Epic Journey – 495€
This programme will guide guests towards an energising of their inner fire and an increase in their potential. Physical dynamism combined with strong mental relaxation to regain clarity of mind and the power of the body.
– 1-hour Fitness Class or Yoga ‘Power Boost’ Coaching
– Hammam ritual, black soap scrub, and 1.30hr massage
– 3-course lunch at Le Jardin d’Arcadia
Yoga Classes
The yoga classes on offer at the spa offer a variety of versions to help awaken the body or relax after a long day.
Power Boost: a dynamic yoga workshop that aims to energetically wake up the body and bring a burst of energy through ‘asana’ movements that are linked to effective breathing.
Recharge Mode: an evening workshop aimed to let go of all muscular tension and mental pressures, and to fully enjoy an evening of festivities in St-Tropez.
Pause & Reset: a parenthesis in the day for those looking to fully relax. In this evening workshop, the deep tissues and meridians are tapped via postures that are held between three to five minutes to help the body open up and enter into a deep introspection.
Sessions last 60 minutes.
Individually: €160
As a duo: €110 per person
In a group (minimum 3 people): €80 per person
