The fourth season of 'The White Lotus' will be filmed on the French Riviera.
The highly anticipated continuation of Mike White’s acclaimed series is set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera, with the opulent Château de la Messardière palace-hotel in Saint-Tropez taking center stage.
As Mike White, the mastermind behind The White Lotus, finalizes the script for season four, early information about the filming locations has surfaced. This upcoming season will depart from the tropical settings of previous installments, relocating the story to one of Europe’s most exclusive resort destinations.
Primary Setting: Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez
The main venue for the fourth season is the historic Château de la Messardière, a 19th-century palace-hotel nestled in Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera. Encompassed by an expansive 13-hectare park adorned with pine trees, cypress, and jasmine, the hotel perfectly embodies the grandeur and aesthetic quality fans expect from the series.
As part of the prestigious Airelles Collection, this luxurious property upholds the refined visual and status standards established in earlier seasons.
Ownership and Luxury Highlights
The Château de la Messardière is owned by Stéphane Courbit, founder and CEO of Banijay Group, a global media powerhouse responsible for many international TV hits, including Peaky Blinders.
Reflecting its elite status, room rates at the hotel begin around $3,000 per night and can exceed $8,000. Guests enjoy top-tier amenities such as a spa, gourmet restaurants, sports facilities, a children’s club, and access to a private beach, with chauffeured arrivals by Rolls-Royce.
Filming Schedule and Locations
Insiders reveal that production for season four is planned from late April through late October. True to the show’s style, filming won’t be limited to just one spot. Creator Mike White aims to capture the region’s diverse atmosphere by shooting across several locations along the Côte d’Azur. Additionally, select scenes will take place at a Parisian hotel, broadening the season’s geographic and visual scope.
Plot Details Remain Under Wraps
The storyline for season four is being closely guarded. What is confirmed is the return to the series’ signature format: a week-long narrative focusing on the intertwined lives of hotel guests and staff.
There are also rumors that the prestigious Cannes Film Festival could play a role in the plot, seamlessly integrating with the location and offering fresh opportunities for the social intrigue and conflicts fans love about The White Lotus.
No official premiere date has been announced yet.
