"Arnaud Donckele's three-Michelin-star tasting on the Bouillabaisse waterfront — book La Vague d'Or for one of France's great dinners in Saint-Tropez."
About La Vague d'Or
La Vague d'Or is the three-Michelin-star restaurant of Cheval Blanc St-Tropez, on the Plage de la Bouillabaisse at the entrance to town. Chef Arnaud Donckele has held three stars here for years — he carries them into the 2026 MICHELIN Guide alongside a 19/20 from Gault & Millau — cooking a Mediterranean repertoire built on local fish and a celebrated mastery of sauces and vinaigrettes.
It stands at the very top of the Saint-Tropez table. Compare the hotel dining of Colette at Hôtel Sezz, the Russian-accented Maison Revka and the beachfront La Voile, or browse the wider fine-dining picks.
The Kitchen
Donckele's cooking starts with the catch and ends with the sauce. He studies each local fish for its texture and taste, then builds tasting menus — Run Away Together among the classics, the Epicurean Adventure for the fullest experience — around the broths, jus and vinaigrettes that are his signature. There is no à la carte; you put yourself in the kitchen's hands for an evening.
This is among the highest spends in French dining: the tasting menus run from around €450 a head before wine, served dinner-only over a roughly two-hour seating, with the restaurant closed on Wednesdays.
The Room
The room opens onto the seafront, all soft light and Mediterranean blue when night falls, with a brigade of dozens cooking and serving behind a single nightly seating. Service is choreographed and gracious at the very highest level. The mood is grand and romantic, built for a once-in-a-while occasion rather than a casual dinner. Booking weeks ahead is essential.
Not for
Not for a casual, quick or budget evening — La Vague d'Or is a three-star tasting from around €450 a head, dinner only and closed Wednesdays, for a landmark occasion.
Frequently Asked
What is La Vague d'Or known for?
It is the three-Michelin-star restaurant of Cheval Blanc St-Tropez, led by chef Arnaud Donckele and known for Mediterranean tasting menus built on local fish and a celebrated mastery of sauces.
How many Michelin stars does La Vague d'Or have?
Three — chef Arnaud Donckele holds three stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide France, along with a 19/20 rating from Gault & Millau.
How much does La Vague d'Or cost?
It is among the highest spends in French dining: the tasting menus run from around €450 a head before wine, served dinner-only.
Do you need to book at La Vague d'Or?
Yes — book weeks ahead. The restaurant serves a single nightly seating, dinner only, and is closed on Wednesdays.
Where is La Vague d'Or?
Inside Cheval Blanc St-Tropez, on the Plage de la Bouillabaisse waterfront at the entrance to Saint-Tropez.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at La Vague d'Or
Book weeks ahead via Cheval Blanc St-Tropez; dinner only, closed Wednesdays, with a single nightly seating.
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Practical Information
AddressCheval Blanc St-Tropez, Plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint-Tropez
NeighbourhoodInside Cheval Blanc St-Tropez, on the Bouillabaisse waterfront at the entrance to town
CuisineFrench
PriceTasting menus from around €450 a head; dinner only, roughly 7.30–9.30pm, closed Wednesdays; wine pairings extra
Dress CodeElegant; jacket advised
SeatingA single seafront dining room with one nightly seating; booking weeks ahead essential
ReservationBooking essential, well ahead; tasting menus only, dinner
