Le Provençal, a Riviera hotel with breathtaking views
Le Provençal is a four-star hotel located on the Giens peninsula in Hyères on the French Riviera, offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding islands. Originally established in the 1950s by Marius Michel, the hotel has been maintained by his descendants and recently renovated by designer Rodolphe Parente. The property sits within a protected natural area, part of the Port-Cros National Park, contributing to its timeless and serene setting.
- ▪Le Provençal is a four-star hotel inaugurated in the 1950s on the Giens peninsula in Hyères, France.
- ▪The hotel was founded by Marius Michel, a local chef who also worked at the Parisian cabaret Le Lido.
- ▪It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, with views of pine forests, rugged coastline, and the islands of Grand Ribaud and Porquerolles.
- ▪The Giens peninsula is part of the Port-Cros National Park and is protected for its underwater zones.
- ▪The hotel was recently renovated by designer Rodolphe Parente, commissioned by the founder's grandsons.
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