The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has been the pole star for luxury hotels on the French Riviera since its opening in 1870. In 1936, it became the inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Hôtel des Étragers in Tender is the Night, where he wrote: “On the pleasant shore of the French Riviera, about half way between Marseilles and the Italian border, stands a large, proud, rose-coloured The author described it as a summer resort for famous and stylish people, which can still maintain that reputation, not just its star-studded roster of visitors, but through its immortal remains throughout the property, for example, in the restaurant menu designed in 1955 in 1955, after his very simple paper, ink and quiet dining table and quiet dining table and after work.
Conveniences: Restaurants, bars, swimming pools, spas, fitness centers, beauty salons, children’s clubs, sea access
Insider tips: Don’t forget to book treatment on the new Dior Spa Eden-Roc that just opened last season.
address: 167-165 BD JF Kennedy, 06160 Antibody
Photo: courtesy of Pan DeïPalais
In the heart of the village of St. Tropez, Pan Deï Palais constituted a private residence originally built by General Jean-François Allard as a gift to his beloved Indian princess Bannu Pan Deï and in 1835 became their family residence and eventually became a family of their five children. Today, this 12-room luxury boutique hotel retains the same romantic spirit and warm atmosphere. Like all Airelles hotels, the rooms are elegant and understated, and each has direct access to the blue tiled mosaic pools set in fragrant gardens over palm and olive trees. The mini Moke Jeep and the property’s iconic Rolls-Royce are available to passengers to the hotel’s private beach, Jardin Tropézina, located on the famous Pampelonne beach.
Conveniences: Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, private beach, shuttle beach service, spa, fitness center, children’s club
Insider tips: Let the chef prepare a picnic for you to enjoy in the garden.
address: 52 Rue Gambetta, 83990 St. Tropez
Photo: courtesy of Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel
The 35-room Antibes Beach opened last summer, between Cannes and Nice, is Antibes’ most buzzing newcomer, with traces of Bubblegum Pink Sun Loungers on its private beach club and Retro Palm Springs Interiors and popping up private Palm Springs-style Interiors on our Instagram feed. At the Antibes Beach Cap Cap Hotel, guests can also access Lively Baba, the hotel’s beach restaurant, in addition to the Rotunda Bar located on a balcony overlooking the sea. If not enough, the hotel will also host Les Pêcheurs, a Michelin-star premium dining seafood restaurant hosted by Nice native, chef Nicolas Rondelli. While there is no spa on site, there are two wellness cabins where guests can book facials or massages upon request, as well as yoga classes held on the hotel’s private garden or on the rooftop terrace.
