Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Hotel and restaurant in a village
This château, with its breath-taking vantage point over the Mediterranean, has plenty of relaxing activities in store: swimming in the pool, fragrant gardens, Indian massages and tennis. The charming rooms are all different. The great classics of French gastronomy as well as Mediterranean specialties can be savoured in one of the hotel’s four restaurants, where the pleasure derived from the fine cuisine is enhanced by the stunning views. After the meal, you can stroll through the cobblestone streets of the medieval cliff-side village overlooking the grandiose panorama of the sea. ...Read more
France, Eze-Village

Hôtel Impérial Garoupe
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
Between Nice and Cannes, discover Cap d’Antibes, one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean. Jazz great Sidney Bechet fell in love with this area sixty years ago and his tune In the Streets of Antibes lives on in the town, which has become something of a “European New Orleans”. Here, swing is not only mentioned in reference to the jazz festival; there are also great golf courses nearby. The Hôtel Impérial Garoupe is located in this heavenly setting. In this pink-walled villa, the rooms are decorated in a nomadic spirit and the vibrant colours of the South are muted by the parasol pines that edge the terraces. The private lane leads to the beautiful Garoupe bay. ...Read more
France, Cap-d'Antibes

L’Oasis
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in a village
In the shade of the patio, surrounded by palm trees and other exotic flowers, this lush green oasis is the setting for the renowned cuisine of the Raimbault brothers. Depending on what catches their eye at the Forville market in Cannes, Grands Chefs Stéphane and Antoine put together a menu that is at once contemporary, Provencal and Asian, featuring “Lime-Infused Soufflé of Locally Caught Sea Urchins” and “Soleil Levant of Raw Fish”. But it is their brother François, the patissier in the family, who adds the finishing touches to this magical symphony with his renowned “Caravan of Desserts”. ...Read more
France, La Napoule

La Bastide Saint-Antoine
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country
In the heart of a five hectare olive grove, an 18th century residence, La Bastide Saint-Antoine, awaits. The rooms are either Provencal or contemporary style and the gourmet restaurant has a wide, intimate and shady terrace overlooking the Cannes bay. Grand Chef Jacques Chibois creates light and elegant cuisine to awaken the senses, working alchemy with flavours under 1,000 year-old olive trees. On the programme: wandering in the grounds, discovery of the botanical garden, reading, petanque and relaxation in the jacuzzi by the swimming pool. Discover different themed stays: oenology, an initiation to perfume creation, or the École du Goût, a culinary and aromatic tasting school. Fall in love with Provence at this warm, welcoming address imbued with the personal passion of Jacques Chibois. ...Read more
France, Grasse

Le Mas Candille
Hotel and restaurant in the country
Nestled on the hillside above Cannes with spectacular views of the foothills of the Alps, Le Mas Candille is a rare jewel to be experienced by a privileged few. Its private, shady four-hectare grounds are the ideal place to stroll, meditate and unwind. A sanctuary of tranquillity, this exceptional hotel invites lovers of the finer things in life to relax in its Shiseido Spa, three swimming pools and two jacuzzis. After a visit to the medieval village of Mougins, where Pablo Picasso spent the last fifteen years of his life, it is a pleasure to return to this haven of peace to savour the subtle, creative cuisine in the restaurant. ...Read more
France, Mougins

Monte-Carlo Beach
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
The Monte-Carlo Beach, chic and timeless since it opened in the 1930s, has always stood for Italian style and “dolce vita”. This palatial hotel, the haunt of the smart set, was completely renovated by architect and designer India Mahdavi and restored to all its former glory. With the sea all around, its original terra cotta façade and its frescoes inspired by Matisse and Cocteau, it is the perfect place for an exceptional stay. The Monte-Carlo Beach is located in an exceptional, classified, natural site, in the lee of a pine forest with its Aleppo pines, and offers cabanas, an Olympic-size pool, a spa and three restaurants and a lounge bar, all with their own individual ambiance. ...Read more
France, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Château Saint-Martin & Spa
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country
Overlooking Vence, between Nice and Cannes, the Château Saint-Martin & Spa, with its fourteen hectare park, boasts exceptional panoramic views of the Mediterranean. This former residence of the Knights Templar, a place steeped in history, provides an awe-inspiring and serene setting. Discover gourmet cuisine created by Grand Chef Yannick Franques and an exceptional wine cellar, which make for tasty moments to share. An infinity pool and a spa with treatments by La Prairie are perfectly integrated into the landscape and offer absolute relaxation. Several villages in the surrounding area, which have served as a source of inspiration for talented artists, are now renowned for their museums and art galleries, like the Maeght Foundation. Also worth visiting: the Chapel of Rosary, which owes its fame to the works of Henri Matisse. ...Read more
France, Vence Cedex

Le Saint-Paul
Hotel and restaurant in a village
This is an intimate haven tucked away in the shade of the ramparts of the renowned artists’ village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The Saint-Paul has a timeless appeal. A stay here is an opportunity to fully appreciate the art of true French hospitality, refinement and total relaxation. From the hotel’s position on a medieval hilltop perch, experience living history in ultimate comfort. The charming bedrooms have breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the Riviera coastline. This is an intimate and warm address, where delicious Provencal dishes are served in the open-air restaurant. ...Read more
France, Saint-Paul-de-Vence