France
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat
At the tip of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, this white-palace icon floats above pine-fringed cliffs and the glittering Med. Sunlit rooms and suites open to sea-view terraces. Laze at Club Dauphin’s seawater infinity pool, book the spa, wander sculpted gardens, and dine al fresco. Secluded yet near Nice, Monaco, Cannes and Menton too. 10
The Maybourne Riviera
Cap-Martin.
Clinging to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin’s cliffs, The Maybourne Riviera is sculptural glass-and-stone modernism with Mediterranean horizons. Minimalist rooms and suites spill onto sun-drenched terraces. Drift between the cantilevered pool, serene spa, and a constellation of chef-led restaurants. Monaco and Menton sit minutes away; coastal paths, coves, and citrus-scented hills complete the setting. 9.8
Lily of the Valley
La Croix-Valmer.
Above Gigaro Beach near Saint-Tropez, Lily of the Valley is Philippe Starck’s wellness sanctuary: raw stone, warm woods, horizon-pool views. Sunlit rooms and suites open to terraces scented by pine. Drift between the Shape Club, spa, and restaurants; hike coastal trails. A serene, design-forward hideaway minutes from coves and vineyards. 9.6
Le Mas Candille
In Mougins’ hilltop quiet, Le Mas Candille is a Provençal estate of cypress alleys, terraced lawns and Riviera light. Elegant rooms and suites, some with balconies. Laze by pools, book the spa, dine seasonally with panoramic views. Minutes to Cannes, Valbonne and art galleries; olive groves and coastal drives nearby. 9.4
Airelles Château de la Messardière
Saint-Tropez.
High above Saint-Tropez, Airelles Château de la Messardière is a Belle Époque palace set amid pines, vineyards, and stunning sea views. Sunlit rooms and suites open to terraces. Laze by cascading pools, retreat to the Valmont spa, and dine across restaurants. A beach shuttle whisks you to Pampelonne; the town is minutes away. 9.6
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