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33 4 92 28 60 30
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"Blue skies and yacht-dotted seas form Tiara Yaktsa’s iconic Riviera backdrop, but inside its rosewater-perfumed halls, there’s an earthy Moroccan theme, captured in forged metal, carved wood and terracotta tiles. The gems in this tiara are the gorgeous gardens, the elegant restaurant, and staff who’ll welcome you like family." [Mr and Mrs Smith]
Last Update: June 17, 2010 | Created: June 10, 2010
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The old grande dame in Cannes, recently refurbished. The InterContinental Carlton Cannes hotel is situated in the centre of La Croisette, with a sweeping [beach] view of the Mediterranean Sea.
Last Update: February 07, 2010 | Created: February 07, 2010
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"Located in Cannes [on the beach], Palais Stephanie’s modernist charm and Mediterranean views make it a vacation hotspot for film buffs and sun-seekers alike." [Kiwi Collection]
Last Update: February 07, 2010 | Created: February 07, 2010
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33 4 92 92 29 64
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"Perched on the edge of charming Mougins and mere minutes from Cannes, this romantic French boutique hotel is the perfect base for exploring the sparkling Côte d’Azur. A banquet of sumptuous fabrics, rustic antiques and tapestries, against a dramatic backdrop of mediaeval-effect stone walls and arches, Les Rosées is a feast of VIP vintage luxury for guests to gorge on." [Mr and Mrs Smith]
Last Update: September 30, 2009 | Created: September 16, 2009
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33 4 92 28 43 43
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Bazaar's spa pick for the French Riviera, set in an olive grove just 20 minutes outside Cannes in Mougins. The magazine says that it has a Shiseido spa worth visiting for its calm atmosphere and dreamy views across the Mougins valley to the Pre-Alps." Two night spa packages start at 1,120 Euro a person B&B.
Last Update: July 31, 2008 | Created: July 31, 2008
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This 1930s Art Deco classic has been "tastefully" renovated, says the FT. Great penthouse suites with views. The hotel's restaurant has two Michelin stars. La Palme d'Or restaurant excels in haute cuisine for the haute monde." [Elle Decor]
Last Update: March 22, 2008 | Created: October 14, 2007
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33 4 9298 7700
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The FT comments about Hôtel Majestic Barrière, "A hotel that has preserved its elegant 1920s charm without growing old."
Last Update: October 31, 2007 | Created: September 03, 2007
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Over-the-top "design" interior, but it might be for you, depending on your mood. Check out the web site.
Last Update: October 22, 2007 | Created: September 03, 2007
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Best hotel on the Côte d’Azur. Luxury to the "nth" degree. Located in Antibes. Old world bling. Expensive but well worth it.
Last Update: September 22, 2007 | Created: September 03, 2007
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Hip beachfront restaurant of the Hotel Martinez. An FT pick for Cannes.
Last Update: March 24, 2008 | Created: October 14, 2007
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33 4 93 75 78 24
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The FT says that a portion of your trip should be "set aside to pay homage" to this two-starred Michelin restaurant, located 10 minutes from the center of Cannes. Elle Decor also raved about it.
Last Update: March 24, 2008 | Created: March 24, 2008
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Elle Decor describes it as a "Cannes institution known for its thin-crust pizzas and its crowds."
Last Update: March 24, 2008 | Created: March 24, 2008
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Popular Italian restaurant in happening neighborhood.
Last Update: November 16, 2007 | Created: September 03, 2007
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33 4 93 01 13 13
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Tatler says the secret place to be during the craziness of Cannes is the terrace gastronomique of this hotel in Cap Ferrat. Among the dishes by Georges Pelissier that it cites are golden brown Aquitaine caviar (the new thing in sturgeon), crayfish and scallop blanquette with star anise scented rice, and magnificent spit-roast, milk-fed lamb from Aveyron. Dinner from $270 per person.
Last Update: October 24, 2007 | Created: September 22, 2007
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Trendy, late-night restaurant in Cannes.
Last Update: October 14, 2007 | Created: October 14, 2007
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The FT writes, "The talk-of-the-town canteen is Mantel where Noël Mantel offers a deceptively simple take on local produce in a cool and slightly mysterious space."
Last Update: October 14, 2007 | Created: October 14, 2007
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A staple in Cannes. Very good food, nice views of the sea.
Last Update: September 03, 2007 | Created: September 03, 2007
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Charming, tiny restaurant serving very good food in Cannes.
Last Update: September 03, 2007 | Created: September 03, 2007
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Good spot for lunch on the beach.
Last Update: September 03, 2007 | Created: September 03, 2007
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Well-designed, relaxing place to have tea and a sandwich in a cozy setting. Friendly hostess.
Last Update: September 03, 2007 | Created: September 03, 2007
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, June 28, 2010 07:02:02 EST
Independent, May 14, 2010 19:23:15 EST
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-- LA Times, May 14, 2010 16:02:57 EST
Travel & Leisure, January 15, 2010 02:02:50 EST
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, October 13, 2009 07:04:35 EST
Guardian, September 04, 2009 19:42:45 EST
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-- IHT: Globespotters, June 28, 2009 06:22:01 EST
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, June 08, 2009 12:42:16 EST
Mr and Mrs Smith, May 26, 2009 11:42:30 EST
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, May 13, 2009 10:42:20 EST
Independent, May 09, 2009 19:22:29 EST
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