Villa Talula

High in the hills above Saint-Tropez, Villa Talula rests among terraced olive groves, a private retreat that feels wonderfully removed yet sits only minutes from the coast. From its elevated position, the view runs across the open countryside and out towards the Mediterranean, the kind of outlook that shifts gently with the light through the day.

The villa was designed for the ease of indoor-outdoor living that defines a Riviera summer. Interiors are refined and furnished to a high standard, calm spaces that open naturally to the gardens and terraces beyond. At the centre of it all is an infinity pool, its edge dissolving into the landscape, an invitation to swim slowly and watch the hills soften into evening.

Five bedrooms welcome up to twelve guests in genuine comfort, making Talula well suited to families or friends travelling together. A gym allows the day to start with intention, while the secluded grounds offer quiet corners for reading, resting or simply doing very little. Everything here encourages an unhurried pace.

What sets Villa Talula apart is its sense of seclusion so close to the action. The celebrated private beaches and lively energy of Saint-Tropez are a short drive away, yet the villa itself remains a peaceful world of olive trees, open sky and long views. Days can be as full or as quiet as you choose. The hardest decision may be whether to leave the pool at all. A private chef can be arranged for a long lunch on the terrace, or you might simply let the days drift between the infinity pool and the shade of the olive trees, in no hurry to be anywhere at all.