Lily of the Valley: Sport and weight loss on the French Riviera

Lily of the Valley is a luxurious wellness sanctuary located 15 minutes from Saint Tropez. This magnificent hotel designed by Philippe Starck is a new benchmark in terms of fitness stays and of weightloss. With the “TGV method” of Dr. Jacques Fricker, excess pounds are quickly eliminated through adjusted sports practices, balanced menus and appropriate care. Here is an overview of the offer proposed by Lily of the Valley and her fabulous Shape Club. Without a doubt one of our favorite wellness hotels in the world. As a bonus: a upgrade guaranteed by art b zen !

Wellness and luxury near Saint-Tropez
Lily of the Valley is located in La Croix-Valmer, just next to Saint Tropez. From its position atop a hill surrounded by a protected nature reserve, guests can walk to the superb sandy beach of Gigaro. For this extraordinary luxury hotel, the famous designer Philippe Starck was inspired by the abbeys of Provence and the hanging gardens of Babylon. The architecture of Lily of The Valley adapts to nature by mingling with lush vegetation.

Open all year round, the hotel is the luxurious setting for short breaks or long wellness getaways. In particular, this hotel has built a strong well-being identity by drawing on the magnificent surrounding nature and by now collaborating with a renowned nutritionist, Dr. Jacques Fricker. The hotel has in fact created top-of-the-range and customizable wellness programs to lose weight quickly and sustainably.
Contemporary design mixed with Mediterranean charm
The 44 rooms and suites of the hotel are distributed in various buildings immersed in Provençal vegetation. With views of the Big Blue and the pretty hills of Cap Lardier, all the homes have terraces to make you feel closer to nature.

The suites are designed as cozy little lofts with several living areas. The atmosphere is very elegant, with contemporary wooden furniture, marble bathrooms and clean fabrics sprinkled with colorful artistic touches.

All the accommodations are arranged in such a way as to be illuminated by the Mediterranean sun, while remaining sheltered from the strong summer heat. For the most part without vis-à-vis, the rooms offer an intimate and soothing setting.
New for 2021: Open onto a large private garden and their individual swimming pool, the 8 pool suites of Lily of the Valley extend over 86 to 210m². They are located opposite the Lily of the Valley Beach Club, below the hotel.
The Shape Club dedicated to sport, weight loss and well-being
Lily of the Valley specializes in weight loss, with a sports approach. No question here of lying down all day! Now called the Shape Club, the hotel’s 2000m² wellness center has exceptional wellness equipment. In its center you will find a superb outdoor semi-Olympic swimming poolheated all year round, as well as other outdoor spaces specially provided for sports activities.

Sport plays a central role at Lily of the Valley. Several passionate coaches offer individual and group lessons so that the sport rhymes with pleasure. The sessions take place in the heart of nature, or in the fitness room equipped with Technogym machines.

the great spalocated in the heart of the hotel, includes seven treatment cabins, two saunas and a hammam. Guests can stimulate their blood circulation and lymphatic system by stepping into the snow shower.
Rapid and lasting weight loss
Through various wellness programs, the Shape Club supports clients wishing to lose weight. Wellness stays are created using the method of nutritionist Dr. Jacques Fricker. He nicknamed it the “TGV method” because it would allow “lose weight quickly and well” without prohibitions. His approach is broken down into three points: rapid weight loss, gradual achievement of the target weight and the creation of a daily diet. This method is balanced and sustainable based on four fundamental pillars, which are: health monitoring, nutrition, sport and care.

All programs include dietary consultations as well as health check-ups and nutritional monitoring. They also include tailor-made menus and various sports sessions. Finally, they all provide care that adapts

There are three programs, with a choice of 4, 7, 14 or 21 days. The first program is called “Serenity” and focuses on the elimination of a few superfluous kilos. The stay “Intensive Weight Loss” includes a strict dietary program and aims to lose weight quickly through total body care. Finally, in the program “Sport”, weight loss is facilitated by more intensive physical training.
A culinary escape through the seasons
The hotel strives to choose seasonal products from local producers. To be in harmony with the environment, the restaurant menu is designed according to the seasons.

Chef Vincent Maillard draws inspiration from the Mediterranean terroir to create a healthy, authentic and colorful cuisine. It can be found in the hotel’s two restaurants: Le Vista and Le Club House.

Welcoming its guests throughout the day, Le Vista is the main restaurant of Lily of the Valley. Its dishes with strong Provençal accents can be enjoyed on the terrace or in the superb indoor dining room. At the Club House, you have the choice between many healthy options. Whether it’s a protein smoothie between workouts or a light meal after a spa treatment, every craving comes to life.
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Prices : From 400 euros per night in low season and around 900 euros per night in high season. Weight loss programs from 2500 euros per person for 4 days, or 4500 euros for 7 days excluding accommodation. art b zen customers benefit from a guaranteed room upgrade.
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