Decadent daydreams become reality at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat. This elegant Four Seasons hotel captivates guests with its quintessential Mediterranean atmosphere, from Provençal Michelin-starred cuisine to striped towels at the elegant beach club, and an unbeatable location on the exclusive Côte d’Azur. The noble spirit of the Riviera flourishes here in all its nostalgic splendor. Nice, Cannes, and Monaco are just a stone's throw away—if you can tear yourself away from the soothing spa treatments, the dreamlike sea views, and the blooming gardens.
Hop aboard the spectacular cable car that descends the mountain—past umbrella pines to an elegant infinity pool on the cliff—and ride down to the Beach Club. Settle into a beach chair with a cocktail in hand, or walk down to the pontoon for a refreshing dip in the sea. There is also a spa where you can pamper yourself with open-air treatments or work out in outdoor fitness classes. For the most exclusive Mediterranean ambience, take a trip to Cannes or dazzling Monaco.
Most of the elegant rooms and suites are similarly furnished, featuring parquet floors, classic lines from the heyday of the Riviera in the 1940s and 1950s, light earth tones, and a touch of maritime blue hues. The interior is enhanced by reproductions of modern artworks by local painters such as Matisse and Chagall. Some accommodations offer stunning sea views or a private pool. The ultimate in luxury awaits you in one of the three opulent private villas for four, ten, or twelve guests—a fully equipped kitchen and a private butler add to the comfort.
Yoric Tièche, one of the Riviera's finest Michelin-starred chefs, is a master at adding a modern touch to traditional Provençal dishes. He oversees the hotel's three restaurants: the Club Dauphin by the pool, the terrace restaurant La Véranda, and the intimate restaurant Le Cap. Look forward to a wide range of light Mediterranean dishes, always accompanied by the perfect wine, as the wine list includes over 600 wines from all over France. After a sumptuous dinner, you can end the day in style with an iconic single malt at the bar.
Perched atop the idyllic, lush Cap Ferrat peninsula, this palatial luxury hotel by the sea is a unique remnant of the Riviera from the days when Europe's aristocrats spent their winters basking in the glorious sunshine. Set amid large flowering gardens designed by French landscape architect Jean Mus, Four Seasons has elevated the magnificent Grand-Hôtel to the highest level of luxury. Due to the hotel's historic past – regular guests once included Charlie Chaplin, Marc Chagall, Robin Williams, and Paul McCartney – the guest book, with doodles by Picasso, is almost museum-worthy. The interior of the luxury hotel is elegant, but by no means outdated.
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