Louis Vuitton has announced the seasonal reopening of its highly acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant in Saint-Tropez, marking another chapter in the luxury maison’s expanding culinary vision. Arnaud Donckele at Louis Vuitton, nestled within the prestigious White 1921 Saint-Tropez hotel, continues to set new standards for luxury dining on the French Riviera.
A culinary sanctuary in the heart of Saint-Tropez
Located in the charming courtyard of the White 1921 Saint-Tropez hotel on the famous Place des Lices, the restaurant occupies a building steeped in local history that once served as the village doctors’ residence. The Arnaud Donckele Louis Vuitton restaurant offers an enchanting open-air dining experience beneath the Mediterranean sky, creating an atmosphere that perfectly captures the essence of Côte d’Azur luxury. The venue’s unique setting provides an intimate escape from the bustling energy of Saint-Tropez, whilst maintaining the sophisticated elegance that defines both the destination and the brand.
The restaurant’s one Michelin Star recognition validates the extraordinary talents of chef Arnaud Donckele and chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric, whose culinary mastery has been celebrated across France’s most prestigious establishments. Their collaboration brings together decades of refined technique and creative innovation, resulting in a dining experience that honours both Mediterranean traditions and contemporary French cuisine.
Mediterranean excellence meets global inspiration
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The menu at the Arnaud Donckele Louis Vuitton restaurant presents an exquisite fusion of Mediterranean and French culinary traditions, enhanced by carefully selected global influences. Chef Donckele applies the same meticulous approach to ingredient selection that has earned acclaim at his other renowned establishments, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality and flavour. Diners can anticipate thoughtfully crafted dishes such as red mullet with bottarga and vegetable rouille enhanced with orange wine, showcasing the chef’s ability to elevate traditional Mediterranean ingredients through sophisticated technique.
The summer menu features impressive selections including Wagyu beef and grilled blue lobster dressed with shiso sauce, demonstrating the kitchen’s mastery of both land and sea. These robust, flavourful preparations are complemented by desserts renowned for their freshness and creativity, including the signature peach and almond ice cream flavoured with marigold. Each course reflects the chefs’ commitment to seasonal ingredients and their deep understanding of how flavours can be layered to create memorable dining experiences.
Immersive Louis Vuitton hospitality
The restaurant seamlessly integrates Louis Vuitton’s iconic identity into every aspect of the dining experience, from tableware to décor. Arnaud Donckele at Louis Vuitton celebrates the maison’s bright, nomadic ethos through carefully curated design elements that reflect the brand’s 2025 Women’s Resort Collection. Guests discover the unmistakable Louis Vuitton monogram thoughtfully incorporated throughout the space, including delicate imprints on select desserts that serve as edible reminders of the brand’s attention to detail.
The dining experience is elevated by the enchanting Constellation tableware collection, crafted from the finest Limoges porcelain and adorned with the signature Monogram flower. Trunk-shaped side tables and monogrammed tableware provide elegant nods to Louis Vuitton’s heritage as a luxury travel goods manufacturer, whilst reinforcing the brand’s evolution into a comprehensive lifestyle and cultural entity.
The birthplace of a global culinary vision
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The Saint-Tropez location holds particular significance as the original inspiration for Louis Vuitton’s worldwide culinary expansion. First opened in 2020, Arnaud Donckele at Louis Vuitton served as the prototype for what would become the Louis Vuitton Culinary Community, a global network of dining establishments mentored by chefs Donckele and Frédéric. This innovative concept has since expanded to include Cafés Louis Vuitton in major international cities including Paris, London, New York, Milan, Tokyo, and Bangkok.
The success of the Saint-Tropez venture has demonstrated Louis Vuitton’s ability to translate its luxury heritage into exceptional hospitality experiences. The restaurant serves as both a destination for discerning diners and a testament to the brand’s broader cultural ambitions, inviting guests to discover new dimensions of the Louis Vuitton universe through carefully crafted culinary journeys.
A seasonal destination for luxury dining
The restaurant operates as a seasonal establishment, opening during the summer months when Saint-Tropez comes alive with international visitors seeking the finest experiences the French Riviera has to offer. The venue provides valet parking and features a beautiful terrace that takes full advantage of the Mediterranean climate. Notably, the restaurant operates on a cash-only basis, reflecting the intimate, exclusive nature of the dining experience.
For those planning to experience this exceptional venue, the restaurant can be reached at +33 4 94 45 50 50. Given the restaurant’s Michelin-starred status and the prestige of both the chefs and the Louis Vuitton brand, advance reservations are highly recommended to secure a table at this coveted Saint-Tropez destination.
