Of course, Manapany has existed for more than thirty years. However, it is the new Manapany we are talking about here. Bought in 2016 by the Collection B Signature group (Hôtel Montalembert and Hôtel de Sers in Paris, two splendid 5-star hotels).

Anne Jousse, the owner of the hotel, entrusted the renewal of this cult establishment on the island to François Champsaur, architect and designer, he transformed Hôtel Vernet in Paris, Le Royal in Evian, projects that reflect his style, imbued with discreet elegance.

Photo Alexandre Peter

Photo Alexandre Peter

The style of the new Manapany is based on chestnut log furniture, organic cotton plaids woven in Mexico and colourful walls. Solar panels, an internal drinking water plant by desalination. It is an eco-friendly resort with 43 rooms and suites, with a fitness room, a spa, a restaurant with local cuisine… Manapany is now a showcase, a Robinson Crusoe luxury hotel.

Photo Alexandre Peter

Photo Alexandre Peter

Last week, Manapany celebrated its first anniversary with dignity. The guests particularly appreciated being welcomed by the owner of the premises during a cocktail party around the famous swimming pool, completely redesigned and refurbished.

Manapany also experienced Cyclone Irma during the rehabilitation and renovation works. But here, no trace of Irma’s passage, everything is new, everything is beautiful and well arranged. Beautiful rooms and suites. And French and American customers have not been mistaken in booking in this idyllic place on the hillside and by the beach (Anse des Cayes). The feedback is extremely positive and there is a good chance that it will remain so. For our part, we strongly recommend it.

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Monique Turbé grew up in a family of five children. Before becoming a respected hotelier, her father, Guy Turbé, was one of the first contractors on the Island. At the age of 18, Monique Turbé started her first construction, like her father, the “White Sand Beach Cottages, in Flamands. This property attracted prestigious guests, like Jackie Kennedy-Onassis and her son John-John, or Roman Polanski. In 2013, the Villa Mélissa was sold to a Venezuelan couple that fell in love with the property. Monique then decided to buy and renovate a new property that she called like her granddaughter: the “Villa Lenalee”. With this new property, Monique Turbé, created MY VILLA IN ST- BARTH, an exclusive concierge service dedicated to her two private villas. One of Guy Turbé’s last dreams was to see Monique create her own real estate company to look after the villas he had built and carry on the legacy. As an homage to her beloved father, she became the founder, chairman and partner of MY VILLA IN ST BARTH Real Estate, the first real estate agency founded by a St-Barths native and a villas owner.

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