Jacqueline de Ribes' Provençal Retreat: A Glimpse into the Style Icon's Holiday Home

A recent Vogue article explores the enchanting Les Hauts de Saint Marc, the Provençal retreat of the late fashion legend Jacqueline de Ribes, who passed away in late 2025. This residence, situated above the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, was initially owned by her mother, Paule de Beaumont, an heiress to the Rivaud rubber and latex wealth and a translator for Tennessee Williams. Constructed in 1963 by Philippe Tallien and adorned by Claude Chauvin, the home preserved its original features, such as a pink bathroom and modern heated towel racks. Inheriting the property in 2000, Jacqueline infused her minimalist style over her parents' pop-art influences. Her social circle included notable figures like Gianni and Marella Agnelli and Jack Nicholson. Jacqueline's legacy as a style icon was solidified by Richard Avedon's 2017 photograph of her as a sphinx on the Empire State Building. She was honored with the Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 2010. The article emphasizes her perfectionism and the profound bond she shared with the house, a source of tranquility and inspiration.