The Ricard family, guardians of Paul Ricard’s vision, has joined forces with the excellence of Zannier Hotels to write this new chapter for the island. Facing the town of Bandol in Provence, the seven-hectare island was first brought to life in 1950 by the entrepreneur behind France’s iconic aperitif : Ricard, the quintessential French anise aperitif from Marseille.
The meticulous five-year revival project has been spearheaded by the Ricard family and led by Marc de Jouffroy (great-grandson of Paul Ricard), together with Arnaud Zannier (founder of Zannier Hotels), Emmanuel Blanchemanche (General Manager), Hardel Le Bihan Architectes, and Niez Studio Paysagistes. The project beautifully intertwines heritage and modernity, positioning the destination as the new social, culinary, and wellness capital in the South of France.
An art programming, three artisan ateliers and a concept store will ignite creativity and honour the cultural legacy of Paul Ricard, while a dedicated kids’ club ensures engaging activities for younger guests and families.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
