Villa La Banane is one such secluded spot. Hidden in the heart of the Caribbean on the island of St. Barth just a short walk Lorient beach, La Banane has a legendary past as a luxury hotel peopled with stars who for years were faithful visitors to the most Parisian nightclub in the French West Indies. No point in giving their names. Insiders know them by heart and only use them when reminiscing amongst themselves.

The furniture designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the city of Chandigarh, the pieces signed by Charlotte Perriand and Jean Royere or Serge Mouille make each space—bedroom, bar or suite—as stylish as it is cozy. Lulled by the balmy breezes whispering in the palm trees and flooded with the rich colors of blossoming hibiscus, the garden is transformed into a luxuriant hideaway, highlighted by the frescos of Cyprien Chabert.

Relying as much on secrecy as on generosity, it offers eight bedrooms ranging in size from 30 to 45 m2, with bathrooms opening onto private patios, its swimming pool and expansive open living areas. Villa La Banane provides a subdued luxury to demanding connoisseurs for whom good taste and the cult of privacy are genuine values to be safeguarded.