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Do As the French Do and Don’t Get Fat at La Réserve Ramatuelle

Where: Chemin de la Quessin, Ramatuelle, France, 83350

We already knew that French women don’t get fat. What we didn’t know was why they don’t (and we're not gonna buy that book); but the mega-lux La Réserve Ramatuelle outside St. Tropez says it does (know why they don’t get fat, that is). And it only takes six days to find out, apparently.

The Six Day Spa Program includes a consultation with the official-sounding "spa doctor" who "specializes in longevity." He’ll give you a "complete physical examination" (er, we might want to pass on that one, actually) and then tailor a nutrition plan to your needs.

That sounds a bit too much like hard work, especially seeing as this is the place that doesn’t believe in botox. But on the up side, you’ll also get at least four spa treatments a day – and seeing as the spa uses Crème de la Mer as its products, that should almost make up for the "physical examination." As will the views, which look properly stunning.

The package is available until November (when the hotel closes for the winter) and the price is available “on request”. We requested a price, but they haven’t gotten back to us yet – but seeing as room rates start at €550 ($725), we’re guessing it will be a pretty hefty fee. You’ll have to call +33 4 94 44 94 44 to find out exactly how hefty.

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No Botox Allowed At St. Trop's Latest Luxhole

Where: Chemin de la Quessin, Ramatuelle, France, 83350

Just supposing we were a hotel, we would be wary of alienating any of our potential clientele right now. Maybe we’re not risk takers, because swanky hotel group La Réserve doesn’t seem to worry about minor things like that.

On June 1, it's opening La Réserve Ramatuelle, a hotel just outside St. Tropez (it already has pads in Paris and Geneva). The hotel says it will be “an elegant, intimate getaway (there are just seven rooms and 16 suites) offering views of the Mediterranean as far as the eye can see.” But it might be a little more intimate and offer a few unexpected views, given that botox will be treatment non grata at the hotel. They say that at the spa:

Under the direction of a doctor who specializes in longevity, a multi-disciplined team of specialists and therapists has pooled their expertise in the fields of health, well-being and beauty care to develop a pioneering strategy...

But don't get too excited! It ain't the ol' B-tox:

There is a strong focus on anti-aging without invasive procedures – no botox or lasers in sight.

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