Wellness Special: Spa and Relaxation

The pleasures of relaxation and wellbeing continue even in autumn/winter!

Because in La Croix Valmer, relaxing and pampering yourself is a way of life. And because there is nothing more enjoyable than treating yourself to some me-time, a moment of serenity, a soothing massage or a well-deserved treatment… Whether you are alone, with your partner or with friends, treat yourself to one of these local establishments where wellbeing is a true philosophy of life.

Head to Lily of the Valley’s Shape Club, a true temple of well-being offering a blend of relaxation and sport. The Shape Club combines fitness, nutrition and relaxation in an exceptional setting between the sea and pine forest. A unique experience to restore your balance and energy, facing the Mediterranean. Here, everything is designed to help you recharge your batteries: personalised programs, top-of-the-range equipment, expert coaches and relaxation areas of rare refinement.

RECHARGE MY BATTERIES AT THE SHAPE CLUB

Let us head up to the Domaine de La Croix to discover the HBeauty Saint-Tropez beauty salon. Known for its technological treatments, this modern and innovative beauty centre combines cutting-edge techniques with a personalised approach to reveal your natural beauty. Here, you will be guided to regain your self-confidence.

DISCOVER THE INSTITUTE

Let’s head to the centre of the village, where you’ll find Le Spa 21. This authentic Croisian spa invites you to enjoy total relaxation. With its subdued atmosphere, soft lighting, delicate scents and expert hands, everything comes together to create a moment of complete letting go. Here, you’ll experience a moment of true serenity and calm thanks to the balneotherapy, hammam, treatments and massages.

RELAX AT THE SPA 21

A few streets away, you will find L’Instant Jasmin. An ideal place to relax and adopt a Zen attitude. L’Instant Jasmin lives up to its name: a cocoon of softness where time stands still. Everything here exudes harmony and kindness. Here, you can treat yourself to a moment of pure happiness just for you.

TREAT MYSELF TO THE JASMIN MOMENT

Continue your stroll and you will arrive at the Esthémédic beauty salon. Here you will find exceptional products and Tiffany, with her magic touch, will welcome you with a smile. This salon combines high-end cosmetics with aesthetic expertise. Advanced technologies, sensorial textures and masterful techniques: each treatment is a moment of perfection. Here, you can take care of your skin with passion and precision in a soothing and bright setting.

GETTING BEING SPOILED BY TIFFANY

Here in La Croix Valmer, every wellness break is lived to the rhythm of the waves, true nature and the light of the South…

Featured photo ©Shape Club – Lily of the Valley

Focus on Brunch & Breakfast

The culinary delights continue even in fall/winter in La Croix Valmer!

Because in La Croix Valmer, breakfast and brunch are not just meals: they are moments in life, rituals in their own right, where you take the time to savor and enjoy your meal. Autumn and winter in La Croix Valmer have a special charm, that of a cozy Sunday spent enjoying a delicious meal, a hot drink, and a soothing landscape bathed in beautiful autumn colors. Whether with family, as a couple, or with friends, when the pace slows down and the golden autumn light fills the horizon, it’s the perfect season to slow down, enjoy a different tempo, and treat yourself.

Our gourmet destinations continue to awaken your senses with their friendly atmosphere, authenticity, and local expertise.

Head to Lily of the Valley, where the sea view inspires relaxation and indulgence. Come and enjoy a generous, balanced breakfast combining light cuisine, seasonal produce, refined flavors, and Mediterranean sweetness at Le Vista restaurant. The sun rises and the day begins in a soothing, almost suspended atmosphere: enjoy an elegant moment between sky and sea.

I DISCOVER BREAKFAST

Let’s head closer to the village center at the restaurant Les Saisonniers restaurant, home to the Croisian’s one and only brunch. An unmissable event combining fresh produce, homemade recipes, and a relaxed atmosphere. A truly joyful moment to share! Here, Sunday brunch is celebrated as a simple and joyful occasion.

I DISCOVER BRUNCH

When Sunday rhymes with vacation!

Remontons un peu plus près du centre du village pour découvrir La Boulangerie Les Palmiers, une boulangerie entre tradition et convivialité qui continue ainsi d’enchanter petits et grands. Véritable institution croisienne, La Boulangerie Les Palmiers réveille le village avec le parfum du pain chaud et des croissants dorés. Installez-vous en terrasse, face au marché et au soleil pour profiter d’un petit-déjeuner authentique : pain frais, viennoiseries, jus et café fumant… tout y respire le véritable savoir-faire artisanal.

I DISCOVER PRODUCTS

Let’s take a stroll up the shopping street and stop at Café Valmer. This is a must-visit spot, ideal for soaking up village life from early morning and throughout the year. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere, crispy toast, homemade jams, and the warm sunshine on the terrace. Here, you can enjoy the gentle, authentic Croisian way of life.

I DISCOVER BREAKFAST

Let’s continue our stroll to Place de L’Odyssée, where you’ll find L’Amer Bar. Here, you don’t need a sea view to feel good. L’Amer Bar will charm you with its bright and relaxed atmosphere, prolonging the gentle morning.
Enjoy a simple and tasty breakfast in a calm and welcoming setting, all year round on weekdays and weekends.

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For those with a sweet tooth, take a few more steps to La Pâtisserie d’Octave. Here you will find sweet treats and soft brioches that are a real treat for the taste buds. All products are made with passion and precision, everything is homemade with a touch of Croisian sunshine. An unmissable sweet treat, served with a drink, for all lovers of artisanal sweets.

I DISCOVER PRODUCTS

Gourmet food is an art form in its own right

Here in La Croix Valmer, every morning is an invitation to enjoy the gentle pleasures of the South, sharing, and rekindled joy.

Featured photo ©Les Saisonniers.

Portrait Sea Day No.2

Meeting with Herlé JOUON – The sea in his DNA

Originally from Brittany, Herlé JOUON grew up surrounded by sea spray and tales of the sea. Descended from fishermen, he has always carried within him the unbreakable bond that unites man and the sea. It was only natural that he turned to photography to tell the stories of this fascinating, ever-changing world. For more than twenty years, he has crisscrossed the oceans and coastlines as part of the Thalassa television program, capturing with his camera the spirit of the professionals who work in this world, as well as the waves and marine animals.

Today, he uses his experience and sensitivity to offer a deeper insight into our relationship with living creatures. In his latest documentary, “Dolphins: Human Perspectives,” Herlé invites us to engage in a true collective introspection: how do we perceive dolphins? How do we share their space? And above all, how can we better coexist with them?

For him, the dolphin is a fascinating animal, but one that must be observed with humility.

We must go beyond fascination. Give animals back their place and keep ours.

His film, shot in the heart of the Pelagos Sanctuary, highlights a fragile territory where beauty coexists with human pressures: tourism, maritime trade, noise pollution… all issues that he calls for caution and respect in addressing.

Through this project, Herlé is not seeking to accuse, but to raise awareness. It is aimed at boaters, fishermen, and lovers of the sea alike.

We need to rethink our relationship with this space. We invite ourselves into a place where there are already people.

It is only natural that La Croix Valmer, a town deeply connected to the sea and committed to protecting its coastline, should host the screening of his film on Sea Day. A moment of sharing and awareness-raising that perfectly echoes the director’s message:

The sea makes many people happy, so we must take care of it.

For Herlé JOUON, images remain a powerful tool for raising awareness. Cinema, he says, “uses staging to make the message more understandable.”

It is with this conviction that he continues his work, combining emotion, education, and beauty to inspire a fresh perspective on the wonders of the sea.

Portrait Sea Day No. 2

Meeting with Herlé JOUON – The sea in his DNA

Originally from Brittany, Herlé JOUON grew up surrounded by sea spray and tales of the sea. Descended from fishermen, he has always carried within him the unbreakable bond that unites man and the sea. It was only natural that he turned to photography to tell the stories of this fascinating, ever-changing world. For more than twenty years, he has criss-crossed the oceans and coastlines as part of the Thalassa television programme, capturing through his camera the soul of the professionals of this universe, the waves and marine animals.

Today, he uses his experience and sensitivity to offer a deeper insight into our relationship with living creatures. In his latest documentary, ‘Dolphins: Human Perspectives’, Herlé invites us to engage in a process of collective introspection: how do we perceive dolphins? How do we share their space? And above all, how can we better coexist with them?

For him, the dolphin is a fascinating animal, but one that must be observed with humility.

We must go beyond fascination. Give animals back their place and keep ours.

Through this project, Herlé is not seeking to accuse, but to raise awareness. It is aimed at boaters, fishermen and sea lovers alike.

We need to rethink our relationship with this space. We invite ourselves into a place where there are already people.

It is only natural that La Croix Valmer, a town deeply connected to the sea and committed to protecting its coastline, should host the screening of his film on Sea Day. A moment of sharing and awareness-raising that perfectly echoes the director’s message:

The sea makes many people happy, so we must take care of it.

For Herlé JOUON, images remain a powerful tool for raising awareness. Cinema, he says, ‘uses staging to make the message more understandable’.

It is with this conviction that he continues his work, combining emotion, education and beauty to bring a fresh perspective to the wonders of the sea.

Portrait Journée de la mer n°1

Rencontre avec Virginie – Une vie entre terre et mer

Depuis plus de vingt ans, Virginie incarne l’âme du Parc national de Port-Cros. Passionnée par la nature, profondément attachée à la Méditerranée et à la transmission, elle œuvre chaque jour à faire découvrir, comprendre et aimer ce patrimoine naturel exceptionnel.

Ce qui me motive, c’est la diversité des publics, les échanges et cette volonté partagée d’agir dans le bon sens.

Guide interprète de formation, Virginie a trouvé au sein du Parc national un équilibre parfait entre éducation, protection et émotion. À travers ses missions, elle gère les points d’accueil du PNPC, coordonne les événements de sensibilisation et accompagne les communes de l’aire d’adhésion, comme La Croix Valmer, dans leurs projets de valorisation et de préservation.

Le 21 octobre prochain, Virginie sera présente à la Journée de la Mer : un grand rendez-vous (gratuit et ouvert à tous) ayant pour objectif de faire découvrir les richesses du milieu marin et sensibiliser petits et grands à la beauté fragile de la Méditerranée.

Sensibiliser c’est d’abord émerveiller. Pas besoin de grands discours scientifiques : il faut donner envie, susciter l’émotion et rendre chacun acteur de la préservation.

Au cœur de cette préservation, une plante : la posidonie, véritable poumon de la Méditerranée, essentielle à l’équilibre des fonds marins et à la protection des plages.

Quand la posidonie est là, c’est que la mer va bien.

Pour elle, La Croix Valmer est une porte d’entrée vers le littoral, un trait d’union entre terre et mer, entre biodiversité et humanité. C’est un territoire qui partage les mêmes valeurs que le Parc national : respect, transmission et préservation.

Ici, tout commence par la mer. Et tout nous ramène à elle.

Meeting with Audrey – Founder of Éditions Bisous

In 2019, Audrey embarked on a career in entrepreneurship. But barely a year later, the Covid-19 health crisis threw her plans into disarray. Rather than give up, she decided to reinvent herself by launching Les Éditions Bisous, a brand of sunny illustrations that pay tribute to the Var region and the South of France.

Why kisses? Because this simple word evokes a universal token of love.

“It’s less intimate than ‘I love you,’ but it conveys a closeness, a gentleness, an affection that is dear to my heart.”

Its goal? To highlight the beauty of our region through clean, bright visuals that evoke memories and emotions.

“I want people to look at my illustrations and say to themselves: ‘I spent my entire childhood here.’”

His creations represent the gentleness of our landscapes, the in which many of us grew up, bubbles of well-being. True Madeleines de Proust to display in your home.

Audrey always works freehand, immersing herself in the places she illustrates. No preparation, no lengthy research: it is her immediate feelings that guide her strokes.

“When I arrive at a place, I photograph it and observe it. It’s the feeling at that moment that counts.”

His drawings never depict people, giving everyone the freedom to project their own memories onto them. However, they all share a common theme: the presence of the sun, that “irregular ball” that embodies the light and warmth of the South.

This year, Audrey is taking a new step forward by exhibiting for the very first time, and what’s more, at the Villa Turquoise in La Croix Valmer until September 28. It’s been an emotionally charged experience, tinged with “impostor syndrome,” but quickly swept away by the enthusiastic feedback from the public at last Saturday’s opening.

“I wondered if I belonged in an exhibition hall. In the end, visitors showed me that my illustrations really touched them.”

His products are accessible to everyone, without numbered editions, and available for purchase on site (until September 28) or online (https://leseditionsbisous.com/).

You can also find them at retail stores such as Printemps in Toulon and Vélizy in Paris, Charlemagne bookstores, and Concepts Stores.

Through her sunny illustrations, Audrey reminds us of something essential:

“Life is beautiful in the South.” XOXO
XOXO

Meeting with Jérémy Fel – Author of the novel Malgré toute ma rage (Despite All My Rage)

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jérémy Fel, a writer known for his dark and intense universe. He will be presenting and signing copies of his latest novel, Malgré toute ma rage (Despite All My Rage), on September 22 in La Croix Valmer, during the Rencontres Littéraires literary festival.

A hard-hitting novel

In this fourth novel, Jérémy Fel takes his readers to South Africa, where four young girls set off on their first vacation together as friends. The seemingly idyllic trip takes a dramatic turn, prompting each of them to question the origin of evil and its effects on the human soul.

Why did you choose South Africa?

“I wanted a country that was both touristy and marked by real violence. I had thought of Mexico, but it seemed implausible to me that parents would let their children go there. South Africa, and particularly Cape Town, seemed more appropriate: a city that is very popular with tourists, but plagued by gangs, crime, rape, and murder.”

As for the title, it is inspired by a punk song from the 1980s:

“My titles often come from pieces of music. Here, it was a perfect fit, since the novel questions all forms of domination and rage.”

A haunting piece of writing

Written in one sitting, Malgré toute ma rage is a novel that the author already had in mind in terms of its structure:

“For the first time, I knew the ending before I even started. The writing came very quickly, almost obsessively.”

But beyond the process, we find the obsessions that run through all his work:

“Man confronted with his dark side, childhood fears, family dysfunction… These are themes that impose themselves on me. I don’t really choose, I just let myself be carried away.”

His style, often described as visceral and sensory, also draws on his relationship with cinema and literature:

“I want the reader to feel what the character is experiencing. I like to create an almost cinematic tension. Among my influences are David Lynch, who moved me deeply, the American author Joyce Carol Oates, and Zola, who wrote in a profoundly sensory way.For me, words create the most beautiful images.”

Meeting with readers

Since his first novel, Les loups à leur porte (2015), Jérémy Fel has always enjoyed meeting his readers:

“It’s strange at first, but it’s a very precious moment. You write alone, the reader reads alone, and suddenly you find yourselves face to face. Something is created, an emotion, an exchange that goes beyond the text.”

Among the most striking reactions, he mentions:

“One reader told me she felt emotions she thought she would never feel again. And 17- and 18-year-olds, who don’t usually like reading, told me they devoured Malgré toute ma rage in two days. That, to me, is priceless.”

What about La Croix Valmer?

The author has not yet been to La Croix Valmer, but is looking forward to this first visit:

“I’ve never been here before. It’s always a pleasure to discover new places, and I’m delighted to be here to share this moment.”

What he hopes the public will take away from his book:

“Even when my characters commit monstrous acts, they remain profoundly human. Monsters don’t really exist: they are human beings who, under certain circumstances, can cross the line into the unthinkable.”

A final word

If he had to sum up Malgré toute ma rage in three words, Jérémy Fel would say:

“Treatise on Perversion: An Exploration of All Forms of Domination (Racial, Family, Social, etc.)”

As for his future projects, the author is already working on a new novel, which will be very different and longer, as well as a television series and a graphic novel.

“I like to reinvent myself and explore other forms of writing.”
Jérémy Fel

Join us on September 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in La Croix Valmer to meet Jérémy Fel and discover his novel Malgré toute ma rage

Portrait Richesses Croisiennes N°2

Meeting with Sonia – Founder of Beyond The Wine

Passionate about wine for many years, Sonia has evolved in the world of wine, running a vineyard with her family where she has developed her understanding and sensitivity to the terroir. This experience gave rise to a desire to share wine culture and what each region has to offer in a different way, for example through original and immersive wine tours.

Wine tours are very common abroad, but here I wanted to offer different, more lively experiences that showcase our region’s art de vivre and didn’t exist before.

This is how Beyond The Wine came about: a project that combines wine discoveries with unusual activities (horse riding, cooking classes, escape games, etc.).

Wine then becomes a common thread that opens up to untold cultural and human richness.

Present for the third consecutive year at Richesses Croisiennes, Sonia will this time be at Domaine de La Croix for a tour and tasting around one of our town’s iconic vineyards.

This event is a wonderful way to tell the story of our village. La Croix Valmer was built around wine-growing, with its 170 hectares of vineyards stretching down to the sea. The terroir, traditions, expertise… all of this is part of our identity and our Croisienne heritage.

Through her work, Sonia emphasizes the diversity of local wines: “Depending on the location of the vineyards—on hillsides or closer to the sea—the flavors differ and tell a unique story. That’s what I want to convey: the richness and variety that we are so proud of.”

In addition, it also offers wine tasting courses to enable everyone, whether enthusiasts or casual drinkers, to better understand wine and learn how to fully appreciate it.

When asked what Richesses Croisiennes means to her, Sonia doesn’t hesitate: “It’s about showcasing our region, our history, and our expertise. It’s about giving people a chance to see and taste the very best our region has to offer.”

And to conclude with a smile:

✨I can’t wait to share our Croisienne treasures with you. Come and enjoy!✨

Portrait of Croisienne Riches No. 1

Meeting with Pierre – National Park Ranger in La Croix Valmer

For more than 25 years, Pierre has devoted his professional life to protecting and promoting natural areas. A true nature lover since childhood (when he spent hours fishing and hiking at Cap Lardier), he considers this area to be an “absolute blessing.” Saved from urbanization, this iconic site tells a story of landscapes, heathland scrub, and traces left by time, for those who know how to read them.

He describes his job as “very versatile.” Combining naturalist knowledge, environmental management, and field responsibilities, he brings together awareness, education, safety, fire prevention, and respect for customs. It is a comprehensive role that can sometimes be demanding, but one that is always driven by the same conviction: preserving the richness of life.

2011 is indeed the date when the potential membership area was created, and 2016 is the year when the municipality joined the charter, but the site itself has been protected since its acquisition in 1978 and, above all, since 1984.

Since Cap Lardier was recognized as a protected area in 1978 and the potential membership area was created in 2011, Pierre has emphasized the importance of partnering with local authorities, complying with regulations related to environmental and maritime fishing laws, and maintaining constant links with the agricultural community in his work.

The richness of Croisienne can be seen at every turn: pine trees, typical Provençal vegetation, cliffs covered in seaweed, abundant biological diversity with nearly 800 species of beetles recorded, as well as rare and precious species such as Hermann’s tortoise (the only genetically pure population in France) and the return of the peregrine falcon and ocellated lizard. Since 2018, even wolves have returned, demonstrating the restoration of balance. Now, the inventory is no longer limited to the land: it also extends to underwater riches, proof that biodiversity is both terrestrial and aquatic.

For Pierre, the key lies in communication: raising public awareness, helping people discover nature without distorting it, inviting them to marvel at it while reminding them that nature “should be approached with humility.”

It is not just a matter of admiring, but of respecting and protecting.

When asked what the “Richesses Croisiennes” mean to him, his answer is immediate:

His childhood memories, his joy at having grown up in this unspoiled natural environment, his wonderment intact after all these years.

Everything points to one obvious conclusion: Pierre himself is one of the treasures of La Croix Valmer National Park. A happy man, in his element, witness and guardian of this unique natural heritage.

Thank you, Pierre, for this unique moment we spent together.