Ever since the 1950s, when Brigitte Bardot filmed And God Created Woman here, St Tropez has been synonymous with sensual French chic. Celebrities from around the world flock to the Côte d'Azur resort, giving its legendary promenade, beaches and nightspots a unique glamour.
But, as longtime resident Stéphanie Réhault tells us, there is a quieter side to this magical spot, one that seems to inspire creativity. At her beautifully renovated villa, with its Golden Age ambience, the multi-talented artist, jeweller and interior designer talks about the lifestyle she loves.
Stéphanie, what is your background?
"My father is a military man - he was a colonel - so I grew up in a very strict environment. We moved around a lot, living in Germany as well as all over France. I was born in Paris, but almost by accident, as we were only staying in the city for three weeks.
“My mother never worked: she was ‘Madame Colonel’. But she comes from a creative family that boasts lots of cabinetmakers and artists, including her father.
“So I enjoy working with my hands; I do lots of different things, from painting and origami to DIY and wood-carving.”
You’re still known by your father’s name, Réhault…
“Yes, because I’ve never married. I have a son, Nicolas, from an eight-year relationship, but I’m now single.”
Tell us about your career…
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AS 'THE DIPLOMAT RETURNS KERI RUSSELL
ON HAVING FUN WITH RUFUS SEWELL, MEETING THE U.S. AMBASSADOR AND BEING STRAPPED TO TOM CRUISE
FROM HIS CHALLENGING CHILDHOOD TO HOLLYWOOD'S HOT LIST BARRY KEOGHAN
ON BEING DRAWN TO STRONG WOMEN AND ENJOYING LIFE WITH HIS LITTLE BOY
AS 'THE SUBSTANCE' IS RELEASED MARGARET QUALLEY
ON MAKING THE LEAP FROM BALLET TO HOLLYWOOD
BUSY MUM-TO-BE AND DUTIFUL DAUGHTER PRINCESS BEATRICE
TEAMS UP WITH SISTER PRINCESS EUGENIE TO SUPPORT THEIR FATHER IN HIS EXILE FROM ROYAL LIFE
CHAMPIONING WOMEN'S HEALTH THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH
HONOURS 60 YEARS OF GROUNDBREAKING CHARITY
AS ONE DIRECTION REUNITE TO BID FAREWELL TO FORMER BANDMATE LIAM PAYNE
HUGS AND TEARS AS MOURNING FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAY GOODBYE
CELEBRATING HER GAME-CHANGING NEW CONCEALER VICTORIA'S SECRETS
THE DESIGNER SHARES HER TOP SKINCARE TIPS AND REVEALS WHICH PRODUCTS HARPER LOVES TO STEAL
CHANNELLING MARY POPPINS TO CHAMPION LITERACY THE QUEEN
JOINS CELEBRITIES AND BEST-SELLING AUTHORS TO APPLAUD YOUNG WRITERS' 'ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT WORK'
CONTINUING A FESTIVE TRADITION - WITH A TINY NEW TREAT TO DELIGHT VISITORS WINDSOR CASTLE AT CHRISTMAS
STAFF DECK THE HALLS - AND, FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE ROYAL DOLLS' HOUSE
SNAPPING UP RECORD-BREAKING £60M MANSION IN MIAMI THE BECKHAMS
WE GO INSIDE THEIR BILLION-DOLLAR LIFESTYLE AS THE FAMILY PREPARE TO EXPAND THEIR BRAND