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The White Lotus S4 to Film at Saint-Tropez Chateau

Published 9 January 2026

HBO's anthology series The White Lotus will film its fourth season primarily at the Château de La Messardière, a 19th-century luxury hotel in Saint-Tropez, France, production sources confirmed this week. The property, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Bay of Saint-Tropez, will serve as the main backdrop for the show's signature blend of satire, mystery and dysfunction among wealthy guests and resort staff.

The announcement follows HBO's September confirmation that the series, created by Mike White, would relocate to France after previous installments set in Hawaii, Sicily and Thailand. Filming is scheduled to begin at the end of April and continue through October, aligning with the hotel's seasonal operation from late spring to mid-autumn. While plot details remain confidential, the production will incorporate multiple locations along the French Riviera and include scenes at a Paris hotel, according to reports. Officials with HBO declined to comment on the specifics.

The Château de La Messardière, part of the Airelles Collection of five-star properties, spans 32 acres of parasol pines, cypress trees and jasmine gardens. Built in the 19th century by cognac merchant Gabriel...

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