Richer De Belleval
Grand Siècle opulence meets contemporary whimsy. Cabinets of curiosities, boudoir-style rooms in jewel tones, art foundation with works by Jim Dine and Jan Fabre. Sophisticated but not stuffy — the bistronomic restaurant keeps things accessible.
Book the Menu Découverte (€75) at Jardin des Sens for the most accessible entry point to a Michelin-star lunch — Friday and Saturday only
Why It Matters
Relais & Châteaux member with a Michelin Key (hotel award) and the Michelin-starred Jardin des Sens restaurant helmed by twin chefs Jacques & Laurent Pourcel. The building itself is a classified historic monument — frescoes and all. Also houses the Fondation GGL Helenis, a contemporary art foundation open to all year-round.
A 17th-century private mansion on Montpellier's elegant Place de la Canourgue, now a 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant. The 2,000 m² historic monument was meticulously restored by architect Philippe Prost and decorated by Christian Collot — velvet, gilded moldings, parquet floors, and monochrome rooms that shift color by floor. Five monumental ceiling artworks, commissioned by the on-site Fondation GGL Helenis, make every corridor feel like a museum.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Classic Room
The entry-level room at 28 m², designed as a cabinet of curiosities. First-floor rooms have pastel palettes — mouldings, gilding, inlaid floors, terrazzo. Compact but finished to the same level as every other room in the house.
28 sqm
Executive Historical Room
From 32–42 m², these rooms carry the most pronounced historic character — original frescoes, preserved woodwork, and the feeling of sleeping inside a 17th-century aristocratic residence. Contemporary furniture sits alongside genuinely ancient architecture.
Executive Room
From 38 m², sleeping up to 3. The upper-floor rooms shift to stronger, deeper tones — the 'blue hour, scarlet night, purple, pomegranate' palette that atmospheric designer Christian Collot uses on the top floor. Draperies, velvet, more drama.
38 sqm
Junior Suite
From 40 to 65 m², generous proportions for a city-centre suite. Separate seating area. Christian Collot's most expressive rooms — draperies, velvets, large mirrors, and enough space to actually use the dressing area.
Junior Suite with Balcony
52 m² with a private balcony — a rarity in this pedestrian historic district. The balcony overlooks the square or city rooftops depending on orientation. Same velvet-and-drapery treatment as the upper-floor suites.
52 sqm
Pierre Suite
The flagship: 101 m² wrapping around three sides of the building. Views of Place de la Canourgue, St Pierre Cathedral, and the historic rooftop panorama. Decorated in 'trilobite beige' — the soft limestone tone of Languedoc stone — with a Christian Lacroix carpet in vivid colour. Feels like a private apartment. Living room, dining area, Italian shower, and separate bathtub.
King · 101 sqm
Superior Room
From 31 m², a step up in proportion. Still housed on the lower floors with the soft cabinet-of-curiosities palette. Mix of mouldings, crystal chandeliers, and custom contemporary furniture.
31 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The concierge team organises tailor-made activities including private city tours, show and concert reservations, seaside day trips (beaches are ~20 minutes away), wine route excursions into Languedoc vineyards, and gastronomic discoveries in the region.
The hotel houses the Fondation GGL Helenis, which commissions and exhibits contemporary art year-round. Five monumental works by Jim Dine, Jan Fabre, Marlène Mocquet, Abdelkader Benchamma, and Olympe Racana-Weiler permanently adorn the ceilings of the main building areas. Temporary exhibitions rotate throughout the year and are accessible to all — not just hotel guests.
The hotel offers gift vouchers and curated gastronomic packages bookable through its online shop — covering stays, restaurant dinners, and seasonal special menus.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Meeting rooms available — listed in Gault & Millau services. Contact hotel directly for capacity and availability.
A terrace stretching along the façade of the hotel facing the square, with roses and a fountain. Perfect for alfresco dining at Bistrot La Canourgue or a cocktail from L'Élytre.
Open-air sunny courtyard with a flowery canopy — used for bistro dining and sheltered from city noise.
Pets are accepted. Conditions may vary by room type.
Full-service concierge for private tours, restaurant reservations, activity bookings, and personalised requests.
Room service available including breakfast in-room. Note: room service breakfast carries a surcharge (approx. €26 per reported guest experience).
On-site gift shop and online gift voucher boutique.
Essential — the hotel sits in a pedestrian zone. Valet service handles luggage and car. Guests arriving by car must contact the hotel in advance.
Public car parks nearby at approximately €40/day. Reservation needed.
BUILD YOUR RICHER DE BELLEVAL PLAN
Rooms, dining, spa, and resort experiences — organized into one trip plan.
Start Planning