Chateau d'Azur

Europe / France / Cote D'Azur

This stunning property was built in 1904 by Lord Amherst of London and retains its original architectural features. Over the last 4 years it has been lovingly restored to its former beauty with the added benefits of tasteful luxury and state of the art technology.

up to 15
Bedrooms
up to 30
Guests
14
Bathrooms
from 7
Min. Nights

Overview

A sumptuous chateau, air-conditioned throughout, with 15 double bedrooms/suites and a heated pool. It is located in the stunning Esterel mountains, five minutes from sandy beaches and the clear, blue Mediterranean Sea. It can accommodate up to 30 guests.

Chateau d'Azur is the perfect location to enjoy a secluded, luxurious break among friends, family or colleagues.

Accommodations

Indoors

  • 12 Luxury en-suite bedrooms all individually furnished in traditional style and three double bedrooms. The bedrooms benefit from sea views over the Bay of St. Tropez or stunning views of the Esterel mountains
  • 5 Large reception rooms are available with beautiful oak parquet floors and traditional fireplaces.
  • In total, 5 large reception rooms can accommodate 140 guests around the tables
  • Chateau d'Azur offers a professional, large kitchen. Perfect to organize weddings, seminars, or all kind of events
  • For families, the castle offers a second kitchen, smaller but much more pleasant and cozy, ideal for fans of family cuisine, with exit to the terrace
  • The cloisters provide a wonderful location for atmospheric dinners and entertaining
  • On the ground floor the guests could find three guest's WCs with basins
  • A home cinema and games room have been installed with billiards, DVD player, a good selection of English DVDs

Outdoors

  • Heated swimming pool (18 m x 8 m) with rolling shutter. (28C max)
  • The swimming pool is beautifully situated among the olives and umbrella pines
  • 16 Sun beds, 2 large parasols and a veil offer some shade
  • Pétanque court and ping-pong table

Amenities

15 Bedrooms, 14 Bathrooms

Sleeps 30 Guests

  • Chef for dinners. Food at extra cost (Additional Cost)
  • Cook (Additional Cost)
  • Wheel chair access
  • Wi-Fi internet access
  • 16 Sun beds
  • 2 large parasols
  • Veil-offer some shade
  • Heated swimming pool with electric cover
  • Washing Machine
  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Nespresso Machine
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Continental breakfast may be served (Viennoiseries, ham, coffee, tea, fruits, yogurt, orange juice) (Additional Cost)
  • Property Manager
  • Caretaker: living on-site
  • Technical support
  • Greeter
  • Welcome basket
  • Babysitter (Additional Cost)
  • Wedding planner (Additional Cost)
  • Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
  • Driver and car for transfer, visits, guide and wine tours (Additional Cost)
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • iPod Docking Station
  • Home cinema
  • Full-time housekeeper: 5 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Final cleaning
  • Household and bed linen included and changed once a week
  • Towels and toiletries included and changed as required
  • Ping-Pong Table
  • Petanque court

Details

Bedroom Details

Bedroom 1 (Garden Floor) - Elegant, calm and peaceful room with king size bed (180 cm), en-suite with bathroom with tub, shower head, basin and a separate WC
Bedroom 2 (Garden Floor) - Attractive, Provencale room with king size bed (180 cm), private entrance and garden. En-suite bathroom with tub, shower head, basin and WC
Bedroom 3 (Ground Floor) - Large, elegant room, decorated with antiques, has a king size bed (200 cm), and en-suite bathroom with tub, shower head, basin and a separate WC
Bedroom 4 (Ground Floor) - Very attractive, warm room has a twin beds (90 cm x 90 cm), and en-suite bathroom with tub, shower head, basin and a separate WC
Bedroom 5 (Ground Floor) - Bright, sunny room with king size bed (200 cm), en-suite with contemporary bathroom with tub, shower head, basin and WC
Bedroom 6 (Ground Floor) - Luminous, spacious room with queen size bed (160 cm), and en-suite bathroom with tub, shower head, basin, WC and south view to sea and pool
Bedroom 7 (Ground Floor) - Original bedroom of Lady Amherst, with twin beds (90 cm x 90 cm), and en-suite shower room, basin and a separate WC. This bedroom has an adjoining door to room 6 - south facing balcony with sea views
Bedroom 8 (Ground Floor) - Beautiful spacious room with sitting area and wonderful view, with queen size bed (160 cm), and en-suite traditional bathroom with tub, separate power shower, basin and WC. This bedroom has a south facing balcony with beautiful view to St. Tropez. This is an original bedroom of Lord Amherst
Bedroom 9 (Ground Floor) - Very beautiful suite, with king size bed (180) and en-suite bathroom with tub, shower, basin and separate WC
Bedroom 10 (Ground Floor) - Very pretty, calm and relaxing bedroom with queen size bed (160 cm), views of mount Roquebrune and en-suite shower room with basin and WC
Bedroom 11 (Ground Floor) - Provencale style bedroom with wonderful sunset and gorgeous silk details with king size bed (180 cm), en-suite bathroom with bath, shower head, basin and WC
Bedroom 12 (Ground Floor) - Spacious and calm room with queen size bed (160 cm), en-suite a contemporary black slate bathroom with tub, shower head, basin and a separate WC
Bedroom 13 (First Floor) - Warm and charming room with a small double bed (140 cm)
Bedroom 14 (First Floor) - Ideal family bedroom with 2 small double beds (140 cm x 140 cm)
Bedroom 15 (First Floor) - Charming room with exposed beams and small double bed (140 cm)
Bedrooms 13, 14 and 15 share 2 bathrooms: one with tub, basin and WC, another one with shower, basin and WC

Beach Details

Distance to the beach: 4 km

Pool Details

Heated swimming pool with electric cover

Staff and Services

Full-time housekeeper: 5 hours a day, 7 days a week
Final cleaning
Household and bed linen included and changed once a week
Towels and toiletries included and changed as required
Property Manager
Caretaker: living on-site
Technical support
Greeter
Welcome basket

Location Details

Chateau d'Azur is situated in the Esterel mountains between Cannes and St. Tropez
Just 5 minutes from many large sandy beaches, excellent sports facilities, boutiques and restaurants
Distance to Nice Airport: 60 km (40 minutes drive)
Distance to St. Tropez: 60 km (50 minutes drive / 45 minutes by ferry)
Distance to Cannes: 35 km (25 minutes drive)
Distance to Valescure Golf & Tennis Club: 3 km
Note: The chateau is located at a 10 minute drive from the Marina at St. Lucia in ST RAPHAEL so it is very convenient for guests coming by boat. When Simon Cowell of X Factor fame and Sir Phillip Green [owner of TopShop] came to Chateau d’Azur they docked their yachts at Port St. Lucia and drove to the Chateau.

Villa Notes

Events can be organized, but only on request
4 Extra beds can be arranged on request
This villa is fully arranged for people with restricted mobility or using a wheel chair
Weddings and social events allowed (extra costs may apply according to guests' request). Capacity: 80 seated guests inside or outside.The south facing pool gardens provide a beautiful setting for a romantic wedding ceremony followed by a champagne reception.The historic and sheltered cloisters can cater for 80 guests for dinner whilst the elegant tower reception rooms with stunning pool views can sit 80 wedding guests in air conditioned comfort. Both indoor and outside dining options are provided in case of unseasonal weather with elegant banqueting furniture. The chateau has an excellent state of the art professional chef’s kitchen ideal for preparation of the party meals and also excellent facilities for entertainment around the pool area or in the historic cloisters and very large and elegant reception rooms.
Seminars: Meetings and dinners up to a maximum of 30 people. Beautiful rooms perfect for receptions 'board meetings' and meetings of working team with aircon, many outlets for PC etc. For dinner large choice of places: near the pool, in the gardens in the cloisters or in the elegant dining rooms.


Rates and Availability

Tax Service Charge Details*
Please be advised a security deposit will be collected at time of booking and returned after travel. The prices above are communicated per night according to the number of nights minimum. For shorter or longer stays, ask for a quotation. This can be more or less expensive than the expected prorated amount.
Security Deposit Details

€15,000 - To be sent with final payment


Minimum Stay Details

7 Nights.  Saturday to Saturday stays are not mandatory.  3 Night stays may be accommodated on request at a special rate.  Minimum night stay may vary by villa. Please contact a villa specialist to confirm.


Exclusive Offers

Executive Owners now receive up to $100 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.

Number of Nights

Destination Dollar Amount

1-4 Nights

$50

5+ Nights

$100


You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.


Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.

Presidential Owners now receive up to $175 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.

Number of Nights

Destination Dollar Amount

1-4 Nights

$100

5+ Nights

$175


You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.


Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.

Chairman's Club Owners now receive up to $250 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.

Number of Nights

Destination Dollar Amount

1-4 Nights

$150

5+ Nights

$250


You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.


Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.

Location

Villa information may change without notice and should be confirmed with our villa rental specialists.