The Riviera narrative continues on the terrace that plays host to a clutch of scalloped parasols and relaxed seating beneath twisted olive trees. But it’s the 15-metre heated pool — the largest in Saint-Tropez — that is the undoubted star of the show. Flanked by striped loungers and a beach club style bar serving signature cocktails and light bites, on the pool floor are the words “A rêve in the sun” — a poetic nod to the hotel’s name, which is derived from the French verb rêver (to dream). A dedicated second pool caters to families, while those seeking shade can retreat to the courtyard, christened Place des Oliviers, that pays homage to the famous Place des Lices just a short stroll away. Home to two pop-up boutiques and a retro food truck offering artisanal coffee and snacks by day, it also features and an outdoor bar, and as evening draws in, it transforms into a gathering place for sundowners and live music.