La Reine Jane
Arty, cinematic, and low-key cool. This is a place for design obsessives and film buffs who want character over comfort points. Rooms are small but intensely individual. The vibe hovers between artists' residency and casual seaside inn — with better music than either.
Ask the team to assign your room — they know each designer's personality well and can match you to one you'll love. Or keep it a surprise.
Why It Matters
Every one of its 14 rooms was designed by a celebrated European designer, all connected to the annual Design Parade festival at Hyères' Villa Noailles — making this a living showcase of contemporary French design. The building also has genuine cinematic history as a backdrop in Godard's Pierrot le fou (1965).
La Reine Jane has sat on the Ayguade harbor since the 1950s, and the white façade and indigo sign out front are as unchanged as when Jean-Luc Godard filmed Belmondo and Anna Karina here for Pierrot le fou in 1965. Inside, though, owners Lisa and David Pirone handed each of the 14 rooms to a different designer — all drawn from the Villa Noailles' Design Parade festival — and let them go wild. The result is deliberately mismatched: whitewashed alcoves in room 4 (Jean-Baptiste Fastrez), a nautical mural full of mermaids and octopuses in room 15 (Thomas Defour & Antoine Grulier), green mosaic tiles and moody lighting in room 5 (Claire Lavabre & Adrien Goubet). A 200-square-meter rooftop, a sea-facing bistro, and an audiophile bar powered by a high-fidelity Palladium Audio system round out the package.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Double Room – Pine View (1st Floor)
From EUR110 / nightGround-adjacent double room looking out over the pine trees rather than the sea. Each room carries the signature of one of 14 invited designers — Mediterranean-inspired but wildly individual. Bathrooms are mostly open-plan, integrated into the room itself. Small by modern hotel standards, but the design is the point.
Double Room – Pine View (2nd Floor)
From EUR110 / nightUpper-floor version of the pine-facing room — same designer concept, slightly higher position. Prices nudge up from the first floor equivalent in peak season.
Double Room – Sea View (1st Floor)
From EUR140 / nightFaces the Ayguade harbour and the Mediterranean. Some rooms on this level have a balcony. The open-plan bathroom setup means the WC and shower are part of the bedroom — fine for couples, worth knowing in advance.
Double Room – Sea View (2nd Floor)
From EUR165 / nightThe prime perch. Upper-floor sea-facing rooms with terrace access and direct views over the port to the Îles d'Or. These are the rooms guests rave about for the waking-up experience. Highest price point in the house.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Boats, bicycles, scooters, and jet skis can all be arranged through hotel reception. The port location makes this easy — walk out the door and onto the water.
The hotel programs live music events through the year, integrated with the audiophile bar and sound system. Follow @reine.jane on Instagram for announcements.
The rooftop transforms into an evening lounge during June, July, and August. In summer 2025 it hosted a Veuve Clicquot partnership. Returns for summer 2026.
Sunday morning yoga sessions on the 200-square-meter hotel rooftop, with views over the port, the beach, and the Îles d'Or on clear days.
The Hyères area is one of France's top scuba diving destinations, with the marine national park around Port-Cros accessible from the port. The hotel can point you toward local operators.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Buffet breakfast at €18 per person. Includes coffee or tea, freshly pressed juices, organic breads, viennoiseries, crêpes, cereals, fresh fruit, cheese, and charcuterie.
Half-board (bed, breakfast, and dinner) is available for an additional fee. Request at booking.
The restaurant terrace sits in the shade of a centuries-old plane tree — an outdoor dining space right on the port.
A 200-square-meter rooftop with views over the Ayguade port and the Îles d'Or. Used for yoga in the mornings and as a lounge/bar in summer evenings.
Pets are accepted. Charges may apply.
Casanera shower gel, body lotion, and shampoo provided in all rooms.
Free public parking available near the hotel. Not a private lot — no reservation required or possible.
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