By: Angelina Kali   With a lofty reputation as one of the most prestigious hotels on the French Riviera, Chateau de la Messardiere has a lot to live up to. All too often, establishments with massive reputations often fail miserably to live up to the hype. But this time, my stay far exceeded even my highest expectations. Chateau de la Messardiere is reminiscent of a chateau straight from a Disney fairytale with its towers, turrets and domes and its idyllic setting in 25 acres of magnificently landscaped gardens surrounded by 10 hectares of pine forest with sweeping vistas of Ramatuelle’s vineyards down to the turquoise sea of the Bay of Pampellone. Its secluded location makes it a perfect getaway from the bustle of the coastal resorts of the French Riviera, yet is only a 3-5-minute drive from St. Tropez. There is a 24/7 free shuttle service to the centre of St. Tropez and the hotel’s private Tropezina Beach. Even though this 5-star hotel boasts 60 rooms and 57 suites, you need to book months in advance during peak season. Most rooms have their own balcony and every bathroom comes with a whirlpool bath, separate showers and double sinks. If you truly want to live the fairytale dream, choose one of the luxury suites which are renowned for their exceptional luxury, their large balconies and personalised housekeeper available round the clock. Most of the rooms are decorated in modern Provencal style with soothing shades of terracotta and taupe for a relaxing ambiance. Works of art are dotted throughout and the hotel even houses its own art gallery. The hotel is dedicated to pampering and wellbeing. This is exemplified by the exceptional service. They even created personalised dishes to suit my tastes and requirements. All the staff...... Read more on Full Issue!