Arthur concluded the deal of the century in Saint-Tropez: photo of the Mas Bellevue for which he fell for

Host, producer, comedian, actor but also businessman: has no time to be idle. Because even when he has free time, he spends it with his family – he is – but not only that. ventures into various businesses, such as real estate. In February 2023, a well-known hotel in Saint-Tropez.

This is not a business that Arthur, real name Jacques Essebag, set up alone. He joined forces with the Pariente family, known as the founders of the Naf Naf brand. And the least we can say is that the competition was tough…”There were plenty of people at the gate for years to do the deal of the century! I would have liked to never sell, but they are the ones I said yes to”explained Odette Jacquet, the former owner, to Var Morning. It was at the age of 5, upon the death of her mother, that she inherited the place, a vineyard transformed into a large house then into a hotel. And she regrets nothing: Arthur is for her.”someone very friendly“. “I met him several times. […] He wasn’t there for the signing, but he called me right after“, she added. And continued: “Arthur and the Parientes are very friendly and have the ability to move upmarket and make the hotel a marvel. Exactly what I would have done if I had the means. But what do you expect, it’s not at 74 that the banks will lend me money for this. So they are the ones who will fulfill the dream that was dear to me.“

Jacuzzi, view of the Saint-Tropez golf course, infinity pool… The Hôtel d’Arthur has it all

A project that drives the investor duo. Especially since the 58-year-old host knows the region well. “We put heart into our projects. Arthur is a true lover of Saint-Tropez. He has lived there partly for around twenty years. A long-standing friendship links him to our family and it is together that we will develop this project by making tailor-made products”declared the Pariente family, still Var Morning. Today, the 4-star hotel offers 41 rooms or suites and 5 caravans, with private balcony or terrace, jacuzzi for some and also sea view. Travelers, who stay 2 kilometers from the city center of Saint-Tropez, can enjoy the establishment’s restaurant – La Terrasse gourmande, where Mediterranean cuisine is served for lunch and semi-gastronomic cuisine for dinner – and two outdoor swimming pools, including one with infinity edge. Regarding prices, according to the Hôtel Saint Tropez website, which classifies the different places in the city, you should count on a minimum of 250 euros per night.