Bendor, an island steeped in history
Île de Bendor is one of the few private islands on the French Mediterranean coast. Long owned by Paul Ricard, the famous pastis industrialist, it still bears traces of its former cultural and social vocation: a museum of wines and spirits, a miniature Provençal village and a marina that once welcomed artists and public figures from around the world.
Today, Zannier Hotels takes up the mantle with an ambitious restoration project, not designed to erase the island's history, but to honour it. Bendor thus becomes an ideal canvas for a group whose signature rests precisely on the valorisation of heritage and deep rootedness in local cultures.
Architecture in service of the landscape
True to its minimalist and responsible philosophy, Zannier entrusted the architectural design to a team committed to respecting both the natural topography and the historical character of the site. The ambition is clear: to preserve the integrity of the Mediterranean landscape while creating an exceptional hospitality setting. Volumes remain low, materials are locally sourced, and outdoor spaces, terraces, gardens, sea access, form the true heart of the experience.
Particular attention has been paid to the island's biodiversity, with a focus on endemic flora and fauna. The project reflects a broader movement within luxury hospitality, one that reconciles ecological responsibility with comfort and refinement, without compromising either.
An address for those in search of the inaccessible
Zannier Île de Bendor is set to become one of the most exclusive addresses on the European coastline. Access by boat, a limited number of rooms, an unspoiled natural setting and the group's architectural signature make it a truly unique proposition, even on a French Riviera market that, while highly competitive, rarely offers anything quite this intimate.
Source: Luxury Travel Expert
