Pan Deï Palais
Hotel and restaurant in a village

A French general fell in love with a beautiful Punjab princess called Bannu Pan Deï and built her a palace in St. Tropez in 1835, as a testament to their love story. So goes the legend of the Pan Deï, a haven of unexpected tranquillity in the heart of one of the most bustling villages on the Côte d’Azur. It’s a bit like an escape to the residence of a Maharajah, with the Asian influenced décor, exotic gardens, and individually styled rooms, each of which is protected by a Hindu divinity. By day, lounge poolside on a four-poster bed or on a sun lounger under a white parasol, and by night, sip cocktails as the space transforms into a sophisticated cocktail lounge. The restaurant too is one of St. Tropez’ most prized dining destinations. Here the fine dishes prepared by the chef, well inspired by the perfumes of India, Asia and France, are a real invitation to travel.