Lily of the Valley is a luxurious wellness sanctuary located 15 minutes from Saint Tropez. This superb Philippe Starck wellness hotel is the French benchmark for fitness and weight-loss breaks. With the “TGV method” from Dr. Jacques Fricker, excess kilos can be quickly eliminated through a combination of exercise, balanced menus and appropriate care. Here’s a glimpse of what Lily of the Valley and its fabulous Shape Club have to offer. Undoubtedly one of our favorite wellness hotels in the world. Bonus: an
Wellness and luxury near Saint-Tropez
Lily of the Valley is located in La Croix-Valmer, just outside Saint Tropez. From its hilltop position surrounded by a protected nature reserve, guests can walk to Gigaro’s superb sandy beach. For this extraordinary luxury hotel, renowned designer Philippe Starck drew inspiration from the abbeys of Provence and the hanging gardens of Babylon. Lily of The Valley’s architecture blends seamlessly into the lush vegetation.
Open all year round, the hotel is the luxurious setting for short breaks or long wellness getaways. The hotel has built up a strong wellness identity by drawing on the magnificent natural surroundings and working with an expert in the field. renowned nutritionist and physician, Dr. Jacques Fricker . The hotel has created top-of-the-range, customizable wellness programs to help you lose weight quickly and sustainably.
Contemporary design blended with Mediterranean charm
The hotel’s 44 rooms and suites are housed in various buildings immersed in Provencal vegetation. With views over the Grande Bleue and the pretty hills of Cap Lardier, all homes feature terraces for a feeling of being close to nature.
The suites are designed as cosy lofts with several living areas. The atmosphere is very elegant, with contemporary wood furniture, marble bathrooms and sleek fabrics sprinkled with colorful artistic touches.
All accommodation is designed to be bathed in Mediterranean sunshine, yet protected from the summer heat. Most of the rooms are not overlooked, offering an intimate, soothing setting.
Opening onto a vast private garden with its own swimming pool, Lily of the Valley’s 8 pool suites range in size from 86 to 210m². They are located opposite the Lily of the Valley Beach Club, below the hotel.
The Shape Club dedicated to sport, weight loss and well-being
Lily of the Valley specializes in weight loss, with an active, sporty approach tailored to your aptitudes and aspirations. Numerous courses and group coaching sessions are available to complement your individual program. Head for the Shape Club, the hotel’s 2,000m² wellness center, featuring exceptional wellness facilities. At its center you’ll find a superb semi-Olympic outdoor pool, heated all year round, as well as other open-air areas specially dedicated to sporting activities.
Sport plays a central role at Lily of the Valley. A number of enthusiastic coaches offer individual and group courses to make sport a pleasure. Sessions take place in the great outdoors (longe-côté, hikes or bike rides…), or in the fitness room equipped with Technogym machines.
The superb spa, located in the heart of the hotel, features seven treatment rooms, two saunas and a steam room. Guests can stimulate their blood circulation and lymphatic system by stepping into the snow shower.
Fast and lasting weight loss
At the Shape Club, discover the various Lily of the Valley programs. Renowned for its sustainable weight loss expertise, the wellness hotel’s approach to well-being goes far beyond this: detox, weight loss, better-ageing and sports packages. The wellness stays are based on the method developed by the nutritionist, Dr. G.P. Jacques Fricker. He nicknamed it the “TGV method” because it would enable you to “lose weight fast and well”, without any prohibitions. His approach breaks down into three points: rapid weight loss, gradual attainment of the target weight and the creation of a daily diet. This balanced and sustainable method is based on four fundamental pillars: health monitoring, nutrition, sport and care.
All programs include dietary consultations, health check-ups and nutritional follow-up. They also include tailor-made menus and various sports sessions. Last but not least, they all provide care that can be adapted
There are four programs to choose from, lasting 4, 7, 14 or 21 days. The first program is called “Detox” and invites you to prioritize self-care and rethink your lifestyle. The key ingredients for its success? A low-fat diet combined with yoga, gentle outdoor sports and a protocol of treatments to help you relax and regain a feeling of serenity and lightness.
The Weight Loss package rigorously applies Dr. Jacques Fricker’s method, based on the fundamental pillars of a hypocaloric diet with healthy menus enhanced by noble and exceptional products, high-intensity sports sessions and targeted treatments. It guarantees healthy, lasting weight loss
To explore a new approach to longevity, we invite you to discover the Better-Ageing package: built around innovative assessments, gentle sports, balanced gastronomy and targeted facial treatments. This program will be customized according to the Kinvent analysis.
Finally, the sports package is designed to help you optimize your sporting performance. It includes high-intensity coaching, signature treatments to promote muscle recovery and a diet that encourages you to gain or lose body fat.
Each of these packages can be associated with weight loss.
Read our article “We tested Lily of the Valley for you”.
A culinary escape through the seasons
The hotel makes a point of choosing seasonal produce from local producers. To be in harmony with the environment, the restaurant menu is designed according to the seasons.
Chef Vincent Maillard draws inspiration from local Mediterranean produce to create healthy, authentic and colorful dishes. It can be found in the hotel’s two restaurants: Le Vista and Le Club House.
Welcoming guests throughout the day, Le Vista is Lily of the Valley’s main restaurant. Dishes with a strong Provencal accent can be enjoyed on the terrace or in the superb indoor dining room. The Club House offers a wide range of healthy options. Whether it’s a protein smoothie between two workouts or a light meal after a spa treatment, every craving comes to life.
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Rates : From 400 euros per night in low season and from1,000 euros per night in high season. Weight loss programs from 2,500 euros per person for 4 days, or 4,500 euros for 7 days excluding accommodation. Luxe Wellness Club guests benefit from a guaranteed room upgrade.
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