The best luxury experiences in Côte d’Azur

Nestled nicely in the Cannes countryside, Terre Blache is an all-in-one-place type of resort that has more than enough R&R options to keep you entertained for your whole stay, none more exciting than the golfing opportunities.

Keen golfers will be in their absolute element at this resort, with not just one award-winning golf course to play on, but two!

Designed by world-renowned architect Dave Thomas, these courses will impress even the most experienced golfers – with specialist shoes to rent, TaylorMade clubs to play with, and caddie service saving you the aches and pains of carrying clubs around yourself.

And once the round’s over, you can celebrate your hole-in-one with a celebratory drink at the luxury clubhouse or head to dinner at one of the five resort restaurants.

The Four Seasons brand never disappoints with its first-class level of luxury, and the same goes for Grand-Hotel Du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel. With a name to uphold and its prime location in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, this is a hotel that exudes five-star grandeur – especially at Le Spa, the resort’s heavenly award-winning spa. 

If you’re someone who loves nothing more than reclining and relaxing on holiday, then this is the place for you.

The facilities cover everything you need for a rejuvenating spa day, including a sauna, Jacuzzi, outdoor pavilions, and five luxury treatment rooms where you can indulge in whatever therapy you fancy that day (massages, facials, body scrubs, you name it).

Next on our list of the best experiences in Côte d’Azur comes with Saint-Tropez’s Hotel Saint Amour - La Tartane. Sure, the hotel grounds themselves are worth booking a stay for – but it’s the opportunity to charter your very own private yacht that really stands out.

If you want to fork out for this ultimate luxury experience, it’ll start with you being welcomed on board the multi-million-pound Chato yacht by staff who will look after you for the whole cruise.

If you opt for a multi-day excursion, you’ll spend your days sailing the seas that surround the beautiful islands of Corsica, Capi and Porto Cervo. And by night, you’ll be cooked a meal by a private chef and eat in the grand dining room. This is the absolute ultimate VIP experience in the Côte d’Azur.

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If you’re planning a big family holiday or a getaway with friends celebrating a special occasion, often the best type of accommodation to get is a large multi-bedroom villa. And if Saint-Tropez is your dream destination, look no further than Villa 17 at La Réserve Ramatuelle Hotel, Spa & Villas.

Boasting six en-suite bedrooms, rest assured there’s ample space to house everyone comfortably, plus a variety of premium amenities to make your stay memorable.

You have your own private swimming pool, a fully-equipped kitchen, and even a butler who’ll wait in the wings tending to your every need. Perhaps most exciting, you can even hire a private chef to cook up a private in-villa three-course meal. This is how you holiday in absolute style!

Upscale glamour is what Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo is best known for, especially with its five exciting dining options including the Michelin-star Pavyllon Monte-Carlo, a restaurant by Yannick Alléno.

At this signature restaurant, you’ll experience fine dining like you’ve never experienced before. Aiming to rewrite the rulebook on gastronomic cooking with sharing and modernity.

Pavyllon Monte-Carlo is a restaurant driven by the basics of good simple cooking, but with a gourmet twist to excite the senses. Sometimes you don’t need to reinvent the wheel to truly impress.

Even the hotel’s more casual eateries are wonderful like Le Limùn: a chic and relaxed lounge where you can grab a quick bite to eat before heading out exploring Monaco for the day.

Monte-Carlo is known for its swanky upmarket vibes, and Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is no exception. Not only will you have your own lavish suite to rest in at night, but by day you'll also have exclusive access to the leisure and recreation facilities of Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Monte-Carlo Country Club, and Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo (a 75,000-square foot spa directly connected to the hotel). 

So, when you’re done unwinding in the swimming pool or rejuvenating with a facial, head to the Country Club for an afternoon of sports like golf, snooker, tennis, squash and so much more. Or for less active souls, rent a private cabin down at the Beach Club soaking up the summer rays. And don’t worry about travel expenses, a shuttle bus from the hotel to the club runs multiple times a day. You basically have the whole of Monte Carlo’s R&R options right at your fingertips. 

The Côte d’Azur is a playground for the wealthy. There’s something to please every type of luxury-seeking holiday-goer, including five-star beach resorts, golden sandy beaches, premium shopping districts, and a ritzy nightlife of cocktail bars and casinos. Discover more ultra-luxury holidays on the French Riviera!

 

Your typical holiday gear is perfect for a summer holiday to the Côte d’Azur, but if you are visiting the region’s best, most premium restaurants, bars, and casinos, we recommend dressing to the nines – and remember most upscale places have a dress code of ‘proper attire’, so no flip-flops, trainers, or beachwear.