Bal Harbour

C O U R T E S Y O F C A R LTO N C A N N E S ; L E G R A N D JA R D I N ; AV E N U E 3 1 WHERE TO STAY RIGHT NOW The pick of the hotels is a binary choice, depending on if you're looking for modern chic or classic glamour. For the latter, book a suite at the wedding cake–like Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, restored in 2023 to its glittery glory by Paris-based Tristan Auer; if you'd rather remain contemporary, opt instead for the hilltop The Maybourne Riviera in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Increasingly, though, wealthy visitors prefer the seclusion and convenience of a villa; here's the trio we'd most emphatically endorse: The 12-bedroom Le Grand Jardin Cannes, from Switzerland's Ultima Collection, was once owned by Louis XIV, and sits on the two-mile long Sainte-Marguerite island in the Bay of Cannes—take a short helicopter ride over to check in. It has its own botanical park, filled with roses and olive and cypress trees; and make sure to dip into the bayfront park's waters where British artist Jason deCaires Taylor installed an underwater sculpture garden. Brand-new for 2025: Villa La Guettière, an offshoot of the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc (and just a stone's throw away), is a nine- bedroom, Provençal-style residence, designed by architect Luc Svetchine. The property, which opened in April, sits on its own 1.6-acre plot on the water, almost dipping into the Mediterranean; the pool has spectacular views. It's rostered with the same top-tier service and amenities as the hotel, including chef, butler, and security. Property developer David Rich-Jones, of Richstone Properties, is currently building a spectacular hilltop mansion for rent in Cap d'Antibes, Inch Allah, which will become available in summer 2027. Until that's finished, the best perch is his other property, a little down the hill at Domaine de la Garoupe, which has room for 18 people across three buildings on its gated estate and a gorgeous patch of beach a short walk down the hill. WHERE TO EAT (AND PART Y ) LIKE A LOCAL Australian hotelier–turned-entrepreneur Jennifer Fox splits her time between Monaco and a chic apartment overlooking the Croisette in Cannes, and is an unapologetic good-lifer. Who better, then, to offer advice on the must-book tables along the coast? On the Renzo Piano–renovated Larvotto strip in Monaco, try Sexy Tacos, which is "perfect for a beach afternoon, or a night out in the upstairs restaurant," says Fox. Otherwise, Chez Pierre nearby is one of the few family-run restaurants in Monaco and "the power-lunch place for the business elite." Owner Pierre Baldelli, a Cipriani alum, opened it with his sons, Luca and Marco, and his wife, Kate, makes the cakes. For a taste of Italy, turn to Avenue 31, where Mediterranean fare is served up family-style using local, seasonal ingredients. The Monte Carlo mainstay also has an outpost at Bal Harbour Shops, which opened last year. Day or night, you can't go wrong at La Môme, Fox adds, with its location overlooking both Port Hercule and the royal palace on the Rock. The twins who own it, Antoine and Ugo FROM TOP The Carlton Cannes offers a classically glamorous experience, while the 12-bedroom Le Grand Jardin skews more modern. In Monte Carlo, be sure to save time for a meal at Avenue 31, where classics like beef tartare are served alongside more seasonal fare. insider's guide BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M

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