25 of the best · the French Riviera, France
Le Negresco and the Croisette palaces, the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc and the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, Èze’s eyries, Saint-Tropez and Cassis: with the restaurants, bars and spas each one lists, and its season.
Our 25 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Riviera.
Season 18 April–17 October 2027
The legend of Cap d’Antibes: 111 rooms, the Eden-Roc pavilion on the rocks, Louroc and the Dior Spa.
165–167 boulevard J.-F.-Kennedy, 06160 AntibesExplore View on map
Six hectares of gardens
The white palace at the tip of Cap Ferrat, with Le Club Dauphin, a seawater pool and Le Cap.
71 boulevard du Général-de-Gaulle, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-FerratExplore View on map
On the Promenade des Anglais
The pink-domed palace on the Promenade des Anglais, with Le Chantecler, Le 1913 and N Le Spa.
37 promenade des Anglais, 06000 NiceExplore View on map
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
Belle Époque palaces on the promenades, villas hidden on the capes and a new generation in Saint-Tropez: where to stay, and when each one opens for the season.
City and sea.
By the Jardin Albert-Ier
A city hotel on avenue de Verdun, a few steps from the Promenade and Place Masséna.
12 avenue de Verdun, 06000 NiceExplore View on map
On the Promenade des Anglais
The pink-domed palace on the Promenade des Anglais, with Le Chantecler, Le 1913 and N Le Spa.
37 promenade des Anglais, 06000 NiceExplore View on map
Musicians’ quarter
A boutique hotel on avenue de Suède, close to the Promenade des Anglais.
6 avenue de Suède, 06000 NiceExplore View on map
La Croisette.
The twin domes of La Croisette
The white palace with twin domes at 58 La Croisette, where Hitchcock filmed To Catch a Thief.
58 boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 CannesExplore View on map
La Palme d’Or
The Art Deco palace at the eastern end of La Croisette, with La Palme d’Or and La Plage du Martinez.
73 boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 CannesExplore View on map
Above Cannes
Bruno Oger’s bastide in the hills above Cannes, with two MICHELIN stars and Le Bistrot des Anges.
Rue de l’Ouest, 06110 Le CannetExplore View on map
Facing the Palais
A Barrière palace opposite the Palais des Festivals, with Beefbar, Ciro’s, a private beach and a spa.
10 boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 CannesExplore View on map
The cape and Juan-les-Pins.
The Fitzgerald Piano Bar
The Art Deco hotel on the water at Juan-les-Pins, with La Passagère, a beach and The Fitzgerald Piano Bar.
33 boulevard Édouard-Baudoin, 06160 Juan-les-PinsExplore View on map
Season 18 April–17 October 2027
The legend of Cap d’Antibes: 111 rooms, the Eden-Roc pavilion on the rocks, Louroc and the Dior Spa.
165–167 boulevard J.-F.-Kennedy, 06160 AntibesExplore View on map
Villas and gardens.
Six hectares of gardens
The white palace at the tip of Cap Ferrat, with Le Club Dauphin, a seawater pool and Le Cap.
71 boulevard du Général-de-Gaulle, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-FerratExplore View on map
The Gordon Bennett Bar
A Florentine-style palace on the sea at Beaulieu, with Le Restaurant des Rois and The Spa by La Prairie.
5 boulevard du Maréchal-Leclerc, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-MerExplore View on map
Jasmin Grill & Lounge
A Belle Époque villa hotel on the bay of Beaulieu, with Jasmin Grill & Lounge and La Table du Royal.
3 avenue Jean-Monnet, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-FerratExplore View on map
Above the sea.
On its own peninsula
A villa hotel on a private peninsula below Èze, with La Table du Cap Estel and a beach.
1312 avenue Raymond-Poincaré, 06360 ÈzeExplore View on map
Two MICHELIN stars
Rooms in the stone houses of Èze village, with La Chèvre d’Or (two stars) and a terrace over a sheer drop.
Rue du Barri, 06360 ÈzeExplore View on map
Over the sea
A small hotel in Èze village with a starred restaurant and a view down to the sea.
Rue de la Pise, 06360 ÈzeExplore View on map
The gulf and Pampelonne.
A château in the pines
A 19th-century château among the pines between the village and Pampelonne.
2 route de Tahiti, 83990 Saint-TropezExplore View on map
Reopens 22 April 2027
The village-style palace behind the Place des Lices, with Les Caves du Roy, Il Giardino and a Sisley spa.
20 avenue Paul-Signac, 83990 Saint-TropezExplore View on map
Opens 6 May 2027
Thirty-two rooms on the Plage de la Bouillabaisse, with La Vague d’Or (three stars) and a Guerlain spa.
Plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint-TropezExplore View on map
La Voile
A modernist retreat above the sea on the Ramatuelle peninsula, home of La Voile (two stars).
736 chemin des Crêtes, 83350 RamatuelleExplore View on map
The Calanques.
Facing Cap Canaille
A villa hotel on the rocks at Cassis, facing Cap Canaille.
9 avenue des Calanques, 13260 CassisExplore View on map
Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Mougins.
Art on the walls
The inn at the gate of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, its walls hung with art from the painters who stayed.
Inside the ramparts
A small hotel inside the ramparts of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with La Table de Pierre.
86 rue Grande, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-VenceExplore View on map
25 of the best Restaurants
5 of the best Cafés
8 of the best Bars14 of the best Sights14 of the best Art & Culture
12 of the best Beaches & Gardens7 of the best Walks
9 of the best Shopping
14 of the best Health & Spas6 of the best Property6 of the best Developments5 of the best Driving13 of the best Getting Around15 of the best Beach Clubs & Marinas6 of the best Casinos7 of the best Vineyards7 of the best Film & Cinema6 of the best Mountains & Ski6 of the best Diving & Water Sports