CEDRIC GROLET x AIRELLES

Following the success of Cedric Grolet & Airelles' partnership last season in Courchevel, the celebrated French chef continues his collaboration with the luxury French hotel brand in Saint-Tropez this summer with a host of new pop-ups, exclusive menus and guest experiences.

For the summer season at Airelles, Cedric Grolet has designed all viennoiseries, bread, pastries and desserts for Château de La Messardière's infamous Palladio and La Table de La Messardière restaurants, bringing his legendary creations, alongside unique new inventions to the table. The delectable delights devised especially for the hotel features the chef's signature fruit and floral creations reimagined with flavours inspired by the sun-soaked South of France.

EXPERIENCES
This autumn, experience a taste of the extraordinary with an exclusive pastry masterclass curated and hosted by Cedric Grolet for guests of Airelles Château de La Messardière and La Bastide de Gordes.

Château de La Messardière
Recognised as one of the world's finest patissiers, Cedric Grolet will host an exclusive three-day pastry experience within the exceptional backdrop of Château de La Messardière.

Every afternoon from September 29th to October 3rd join in a 2-hour masterclass with Chef Grolet, picking up new creative skills and making incredible memories to last a lifetime.

Learn all the spectacular 19th-century palace has to offer during a 4-night stay including:
- A luxury Suite
- Four 2-hour masterclasses with Cedric Grolet
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Spa treatment at the Valmont Spa
- Breakfast & lunch
- Soft drinks & hot beverages, plus minibar
- Privatised loungers at Jardin Tropezina

Pricing:
Package from €9,000 per night – minimum 4-night stay is required
Limited spaces available
E: reservations.sainttropez@airelles.com
P: +33 (0) 4 94 56 76 00

La Bastide de Gordes

In the heart of the picturesque Luberon valley, discover two unmissable events created by Chef Cedric Grolet. On September 7th Bar de La Bastide invites guests to a special tea decorated with exclusive creations mastered by Grolet. Taste an assortment of experimental Trompe-l'oeil fruits and flowers that the Chef is famous for, opting for home-made iced tea or a glass of Veuve Clicquot to sip under the Saint-Tropez sun.

On September 8th enjoy an exceptional brunch from Airelles' L'Orangerie restaurant. Awaken tastebuds and experience Cedric Grolet's iconic dessert buffet on the picturesque outdoor terrace, set high among the dramatic stone façade offering captivating views across the Luberon.

Pricing:
Tea Time with Cedric Grolet €76 per person or €95 with a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne
Brunch with Cedric Grolet €175 per person, children 7-11yrs €70, up to 6yrs €35
E: restaurant.labastide@airelles.com
P: +33 (0) 4 9072 12 12

Guests can go one step further into Cedric Grolet's world at the Chef's new and irresistible Cedric Grolet Boutique in the heart of the Saint-Tropez village where pastries, frozen creations, breads and brioches await. Available to guests and the public for takeaway and with Click & Collect service, indulgence is deliciously easy.

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PR CONTACT:
Ele Prior – ele@masonrose.com

IMAGERY LINKS:
Château de La Messardière: here
La Bastide: here
Summer at Airelles: here

 
ABOUT
AIRELLES CH TEAU DE LA MESSARDIERE, SAINT TROPEZ

Château de La Messardière is an iconic 5-star palace hotel perched on a hilltop on the outskirts of Saint-Tropez in its Var region spanning both Provence and the French Riviera. It occupies 25 acres of grounds, with 86 rooms and suites, including two signature suites and one Duplex villa with three bedrooms and a private swimming pool. Château de La Messardière's history dates back to 1904 when the palace was built as a wedding gift for the famous horseman Henry Brisson de La Messardière and young artist, Louise Dupuy d'Anjeac.

In 2021, Château de La Messardière joined the Airelles brand after two years of renovation work. The property welcomed a brand-new 25x6 metreoutdoor lap pool and a state-of-the-art 1,000 sqm Valmont spa with nine treatment rooms, Iyashi Dôme, hammam, sauna, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, outdoor yoga platform and two tennis and Padel courts. Château de La Messardière also redesigned its culinary offering with highlights including La Table de La Messardière; Matsuhisa Saint-Tropez for a unique blend of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine; Jardin Tropezina beach club; Italian restaurant, Palladio for authentic Italian dishes; La Table du Chef for a private Chef's Table experience in the fragrant herb gardens of the castle; and Bar 1904.

Stay: Rates at Château de La Messardière start from €1,250 per night in a Superior Room. Price includes a gourmet breakfast buffet, access to the Airelles Summer Camp for children, sunbeds at Jardin Tropézina beach club, and mini mokes or Rolls Royce Cullinan shuttles to the beach or village centre.
Imagery: here

LA BASTIDE, GORDES
Defined by its Palace classification, Airelles Gordes, La Bastide is the gem of the idyllic village in Provence. The 18th Century hotel is home to over 2,000 paintings and features period furniture, antiques and artistic artefacts that have been sourced from the most prestigious antique dealers. Each of the 40 suites or rooms has its own decor, belongings, and history, while the private 5 bedroomed La Maison de Constance, is an intimate residence with all the amenities of the Provençal Luxury Hotel as well as a private pool.

There are a total of five restaurants – two restaurants at the hotel and three located in the village centre. Clover Gordes is the brainchild of the highly revered two-Michelin starred chef, Jean-François Piège, offering a family-style culinary experience born out of the best local produce. Mediterranean and French dishes are served in L'Orangerie, while fresh pizza, antipasti and salads are available at the trattoria-style, La Bastide de Pierres, located in the village. Le TIGrr is where Asia meets Provence. The restaurant and bar boasts the best terrace in the region with spectacular sunsets over the entire valley and the Alpilles. La Bastide's Ladurée Café, which opened last summer, completes the hotel's restaurant offer.

Stay: Rates at Airelles Gordes, La Bastide start from €1,050 per night in a Classic Village Room. Rates include a gourmet breakfast, poolside soft refreshments, and car valet service. 
Images: here

AIRELLES
A legacy of French refinement, Airelles offers experiences of the finest French hospitality and the art of living well at carefully curated stately homes and grand residences, by welcoming guests with the warmth, kindness and generosity of a family home.

The Airelles collection comprises Les Airelles (Courchevel), Airelles Val d'Isère, La Bastide (Gordes), Château de La Messardière (Saint-Tropez), Pan Dei Palais (Saint-Tropez), Le Grand Contrôle (Château de Versailles), Château d'Estoublon (Les Baux-de-Provence), and Villa Baulieu (Aix-en-Provence).

Looking into the future, Airelles hopes to create a remarkable and exclusive collection of luxury hotels in France and abroad. Projects in the pipeline include: a property in Venice in 2025 which will mark the brand's first property outside of France.