Byblos is decked with bubbling fountains and ancient olive trees, and has been favored by rock stars and aristocrats ever since opening in 1967. Rooms range in size from medium to mega; some units have such special features as four-posters with furry spreads or sunken whirlpool tubs. The breakfast is superb: Served up around the swimming pool, it’s a cornucopia of chocolate fountains, hand-baked pastries, organic granola, and unique teas from across the globe. For lunch most guests depart en masse for Pampelonne beach where Byblos Beach welcomes bathers with sun mattresses from 50€ per day. Back in St Tropez, dinner is inspired by Alain Ducasse, the chef with the most Michelin stars, who oversees menu items like tigelle flatbread with pistachio pesto at fun (but expensive) restaurant Cucina.