AREV St. Tropez

The Riviera’s Chic New Address: AREV Saint-Tropez

There is something eternally seductive about Saint-Tropez, the golden light, the café terraces, the glamour that never goes out of style. But where you stay shapes the entire experience, and AREV Saint-Tropez has quickly emerged as one of the destination’s most compelling new alternatives.

Opened in 2024, the boutique hotel masterfully balances privacy with proximity. Tucked away in a serene setting yet only a short stroll from Place des Lices, guests can step out and find themselves instantly immersed in the rhythm of town, wandering morning markets, lingering over long lunches, or slipping down to the harbor by sunset. In a place where location is the ultimate luxury, AREV delivers it effortlessly.

Spread across five Provençal-style villas, the property feels more like an elegant private estate than a traditional hotel. Interiors by designer Luis Bustamante channel a refined Riviera aesthetic with nautical hues, tailored stripes, and warm woods, sophisticated without ever feeling overstated.


At the hotel’s restaurant, The Strand, Mediterranean classics are reimagined with a contemporary touch, creating the kind of polished yet relaxed dining experience that perfectly mirrors the spirit of the Côte d’Azur.

The atmosphere is polished yet relaxed: days unfold slowly by the pool, Mediterranean dishes are served with modern lightness, and evenings invite that familiar Saint-Tropez ritual of champagne and cocktails in golden hour light.

Rather than competing with the town’s grand palace hotels, AREV offers something far more contemporary, an intimate, design-forward retreat for travelers who prefer their luxury discreet and their style effortless.

Go for the elegance, stay for the calm, but book it for the sensational location. Because being able to walk straight into Saint-Tropez within minutes is not just convenient, it is the very definition of Riviera chic.

AREV
8 Chemin des Vendanges
83990 Saint-Tropez


Phone: +33 422 540 640

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of AREV St. Tropez
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Net-à-Porter Dinner with Mary Katrantzou

Net-a-porter Dinner with Mary Katrantzou

Yesterday, I flew to London for a very special and intimate dinner hosted by Net-à-Porter iconto celebrate one of my favorite designers Mary Katrantzou at the Blakes hotel. It is always a pleasure as Alison Loehnis, President of Net-à-Porter, brings together the most amazing women from all over the world.

Sandra Anouschka

Here you see me with my friend Anouschka whom I also had met at a previous event of Net-à-Porter. Some of you might recognize her from this post a few years ago when we went to an evening at the V&A museum with legendary French shoe designer Christian Louboutin. Funnily enough, we realized that we both went to the same school in Germany… what a small world. We stayed in touch and it is always great fun seeing each other.

Dinner Mary Katrantzou at Blakes Hotel

Lupe Sandra Anouschka

Trio infernale reunited: Lupe and Anouschka with me.

Sandra Bauknecht with Mary Katrantzou at Dinner at Blakes

My beloved Mary Katrantzou with me.

Menu NAP Dinner

Sandra and Olivia

Meeting new friends last night: Olivia Buckingham from Hong Kong…

Sandra and Sara 2

… and my stylish soul sister Sarah Somberg from San Francisco.

Mary art work

What a great gift: A one-of-a-kind art work by Mary Katrantzou.

Blakes Hote-Sandra Bauknecht

It was an amazing night and I fell asleep like a little baby in my beautiful suite at the Blakes. A place I can totally recommend if you are looking for a small luxury boutique hotel. Stay tuned for the details of my outfit coming up soon…

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht