> At a Glance
> – Season 4 of The White Lotus will film at Château de La Messardière
> – Historic 19th-century palace sits above Saint-Tropez with 86 rooms
> – Alexander Ludwig and AJ Michalka join the cast
> – Why it matters: Viewers get another lavish European setting for HBO’s hit anthology
HBO’s jet-black comedy of manners is heading back to Europe. While the network stays silent, multiple outlets confirm the next round of wealthy guests will unpack at a cliff-top palace on the French Riviera.
The New Resort
The Château de La Messardière, perched minutes from Saint-Tropez’s harbor, will serve as one of the principal filming sites. The 19th-century mansion-once a wedding gift from a cognac baron-became a hotel during the roaring 1920s and now charges $3,000 to $8,000 per night** for pool- or sea-view suites.
- 86 rooms and suites
- Private beach club on Pampelonne Bay
- Multiple restaurants, bars, and spa
- Full restoration completed in 2021 under the Airelles Collection
Production Pattern
Past seasons stitched together several high-end properties to create the fictional White Lotus resort:
| Season | Primary Hotels Used |
|---|---|
| 1 | Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea |
| 2 | San Domenico Palace, Taormina (Four Seasons) |
| 3 | Four Seasons Koh Samui, Anantara Bophut, Anantara Mai Khao, Rosewood Phuket |
France marks creator Mike White’s fourth country, after Hawaii, Italy, and Thailand.
Confirmed Casting
Alexander Ludwig and AJ Michalka have been announced as the first additions to season 4’s ensemble. Parker Posey, who featured in season 3, told E! in September that “Mike is in the south of France now, so that’s where season four’s gonna be,” adding she had no word on her own return.
Key Takeaways
- Saint-Tropez château becomes the latest real-life resort to double as a White Lotus property
- HBO continues its trend of filming at multiple luxury sites per season
- Casting announcements begin with Ludwig and Michalka, more to follow
All three previous seasons are streaming now, giving fans time to guess which Riviera scandals await.
