Regions of France

to ‘CAP’ it all Along the Côte d’Azur the coastline is broken by a number of narrow peninsulas (Cap). The most famous lie close to Nice, Monaco and between Antibes and Juan Les Pins. They are home to some of the Mediterranean’s most famous hotels. Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat A Four Seasons Hotel, St Jean du Cap Ferrat, Cote d’Azur With a guestbook signed by everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Winston Churchill and an enviable perch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the palatial spread of the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel has been the epitome of Côte d’Azur chic for more than a century. Today, sumptuous rooms with views from Nice to Monaco, Michelin-starred Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine and a lively pool club keep this landmark hotel at the forefront of Riviera life. Cap Estel Eze-Bord-de-Mer, Côte d’Azur A boutique hotel servicing a maximum of 50 guests n its own gated estate, set amid lush greenery and beautiful trees, Cap Estel is secluded and discrete, a quiet oasis where you can escape the crowds and enjoy complete rest and privacy. Surrounded on three sides by water, with magnificent panoramic views including to nearby Cap Ferrat, it was voted the Best Sea-front Hotel in France in 2011 by World Travel Awards. A variety of luxury accommodations is spread across the estate ranging from suites and penthouses in the main building to garden and waterfront suites. Enjoy Michelin starred dining at "La Table de Patrick Raingeard". Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc Oetker Collection, Cap D’Antibes, Cote d’Azur Located at the heart of the Côte d’Azur on the southern tip of Cap d’Antibes, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Oetker Collection is the most exclusive retreat in the South of France. Every hotel has a story to tell, but few tales are as impressive as that of Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Built in 1869 and named Villa Soleil, it was intended as a haven for writers starved of inspiration. By 1887 it had adopted its current name and was set to become the hotel that turned the French Riviera into a summertime destination. Now, with 117 guest rooms – some based in the original Villa Soleil building – it’s known for the best restaurants (Louroc has a Michelin star), rooms and parties on the Côte d’Azur and is an absolute must for anybody looking for a slice of ‘Gatsby’French Riviera charm. 32