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On the private beach of Cheval Blanc St-Tropez, La Terrasse offers a refined yet relaxed dining experience that captures the essence of the Côte d’Azur. Set beneath a canopy of centenary pine trees, the restaurant serves Provençal lunches that are as much about the setting as they are about the plate. The scent of the Mediterranean, the soft lapping of waves, and the warm sunlight filtering through the needles create an atmosphere that is both elegant and unhurried.
The culinary direction is overseen by chef Arnaud Donckele, whose three-Michelin-starred restaurant La Vague d’Or has put Cheval Blanc St-Tropez on the global gastronomic map. At La Terrasse, Donckele translates his meticulous approach into a lighter, sun-drenched Mediterranean cuisine. The menu celebrates seasonal produce from the region, with dishes that are precise, fresh, and deeply rooted in the flavours of the Riviera.
The restaurant’s award of a Michelin star is a testament to the quality of this beachfront dining. It is not a formal, hushed affair, but rather a place where the joy of eating well meets the pleasure of being by the sea. The wine list, carefully curated, leans towards interesting bottles from Provence and beyond, complementing the cuisine without overshadowing it.
La Terrasse is part of the larger Cheval Blanc St-Tropez estate, a hotel that itself is a showcase of Riviera elegance. The interiors, designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, feature custom furniture by Roger Capron and porcelain by Bernardaud, but the restaurant’s true décor is the view across the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. Whether you are staying at the hotel or arriving for lunch, the experience is one of effortless sophistication.
For those seeking a taste of the Mediterranean in one of the most iconic settings on the French coast, La Terrasse delivers a meal that lingers in memory long after the last bite.
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