The French Riviera's most joyful approach to getting healthy
What happens when ultimate luxury and beauty meets wellness and fitness? The result is a chic, joyful, and energizing retreat that makes you want to come back immediately.
— Victoire, Serenity Ways
Welcome to Paradise
Let's start with the obvious: the setting alone is worth the trip. Facing the Mediterranean Sea with views that make you forget why you were stressed in the first place, Lily of the Valley is breathtaking. You arrive, you breathe, and you immediately understand that this is going to be special.
Where Design Meets Comfort
The Starck-designed rooms are magnificent. Spacious, thoughtfully detailed, and so comfortable you'll find excuses to linger. But the infinity pool facing the sea, the private beach, and the splendid Shape Club wellness center are compelling enough to pull you outside.
The food is a real delight. Personally, I love having lunch at Pépé on the beach. The team there is genuinely wonderful. They care about you, ask how your program is going, and coordinate with the Shape Club team when needed. It's that kind of seamless hospitality that makes a difference.
The Freedom to Choose
Here's what I love about Lily of the Valley: you're free to choose your own culinary experience. Want a super healthy menu? Perfect. Prefer gastronomic pleasure? Also perfect. No one is judging you. You create your own path to your objectives.
And yes, the pastries are to die for. It's always a challenge, but I stick with my healthy granola and avocado for breakfast. Mostly.
Wellness That Feels Like a Gift
Wellness at Lily of the Valley rhymes with happiness. The programs are tailored to make you feel better and reach your goals at your own pace. Choose between sports programs, weight loss, better aging, or detox. The Shape Club offers a wonderful list of daily activities on top of the sessions scheduled in your program.
Definitely worth trying: the sea wading. It's magical.
The facials at Lily's Shape Club are powered by Biologique Recherche. In my opinion, their protocol is simply the best. I've tried many, and these treatments deliver real results.
In some places, wellness programs can feel punitive because they're so strict. At Lily of the Valley, wellness is a blissful experience that you'll want to return to again and again, while still achieving your wellbeing objectives. That balance is rare.
Who This Place Really Serves
Lily of the Valley is memorable for a specific kind of wellness seeker. Let me be direct about who thrives here.
This is for the beautiful people who like to see and be seen. For design and aesthetics lovers who believe surroundings matter. For those who think wellbeing is good, but when it's chic, it's even better.
This is for people looking for a world-class French-speaking destination spa. For those who want to take care of themselves without compromising on pleasure. For anyone who's tired of wellness experiences that feel like punishment.
If you value joy as much as results, you'll love Lily of the Valley.
Come Whenever You Need
Here's what sets Lily of the Valley apart: it's open all year round. You can recharge your energies at the right moment for you, not just during peak season.
Yes, the sea is warmer in June, September, and October compared to colder months. But the 25-meter pool at the Shape Club is heated year-round to 27 degrees Celsius, and the weather is delightful in every season. The French Riviera has that gift of light even in winter.
The Lily of the Valley Experience
Everything about this place is simple in the best way. Find your dates, select your wellness program, and let yourself be taken care of. The team handles the rest.
This isn't about extreme transformation or militant wellness. It's about feeling better in an environment that lifts your spirits naturally. The beauty, the design, the hospitality, the treatments... it all works together to create something genuinely uplifting.
I've sent many clients here for their first wellness retreat, and they always thank me. Lily of the Valley makes wellness approachable and joyful. You leave feeling better, looking better, and already planning your return.
My Honest Take
What I love most about Lily of the Valley? It makes wellness feel like a celebration rather than a sacrifice. The location is spectacular. The team is warm. The programs actually work. And you get to enjoy incredible food, beautiful design, and that particular French art de vivre throughout your stay.
This isn't the place for hardcore detox warriors or people seeking medical-grade interventions. But if you want to feel fantastic, look amazing, and actually enjoy the process? This is it.
The fact that it's open year-round means you can come exactly when you need it. Had a stressful quarter at work? Book a long weekend. Need to reset after the holidays? Come in January. Want to prepare for summer? Spring is perfect.
I keep coming back because it works. Every time I leave, I feel recharged, lighter, and ready for whatever comes next. That's the real luxury.
I hope you liked this insider review. I also wrote about why Lily of the Valley is an ideal destination for your first wellness retreat. Questions about Lily of the Valley? I'm here.
Sending you lots of warmth and light,
Victoire
Questions about whether Lily of the Valley is right for you? Let's talk. Maybe this is your perfect match, or maybe I'll suggest somewhere else that fits your needs better. Finding the right place matters more than anything.