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ROUTES DU BONHEUR The Mediterranean of artists

Has any other region in the world attracted so many artists? Haveany other skies or seas so inspired painters and sculptors? From to , the Côte d’Azur has attracted Chagall, Matisse, Léger, Cocteau, Picasso and so many others. Drawn here by the light, climate and because a dip into the azure sea and a breath of sweet mountain air can both be had in just one day, they all lived here on the Mediterranean shore at one point in their lives. And the magic is still happening. One corniche follows another amid olive and cypress 6 NIGHTS A concierge is at your service: trees, vines, exotic gardens and hidden palaces. Today, we visit the houses where in the from past these prestigious artists lived and encounter museums with appealing architecture. 4001 203 186 * The light is as beautiful as ever… ¥ 8,702.37*

* Prix Total communiqué à titre indicatif au 10/05/2021, calculé sur la base de 2 personnes en chambre double pour un séjour du nombrede nuits indiqué sur cette page par établissement, hors activités conseillées, hors établissements non réservables en ligne et hors restaurants. ** Prix d'un appel local.

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1 LA CROIX-VALMER — 2 NIGHTS ( 1 property available )

Château de Valmer

Hotel and restaurant in the country. Nestled in a six-hectare estate, only 300 m from the sea and surrounded by organic vineyards and Provençal countryside, Château de Valmer is a former family guest house which has, over time, been converted into a luxury hotel. Owners of the property since 1946, the Rocchietta- Montloin family has spent a lifetime cultivating the art of hospitality. Guests can enjoy chic and cosy rooms, tree houses, private residences, and a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant whose cuisine is inspired by the estate's own organically grown produce. An invitation to relax and unwind, guests can take a path lined with majestic palm trees to bask on a private beach facing the Îles d'Hyères or pamper themselves in the large heated outdoor swimming pool and splendid spa that opens out to the park.

Weekly closing : Main Restaurant: lunch and Monday evening. “Le Jardin”: dîners. Annual closing : From September 27th to May 28th. Member Relais & Châteaux since 2017 81 boulevard de Gigaro 83420, La Croix-Valmer (Var)

Close to the property A concierge is at your service: 4001 203 186 * Club 55, a Saint-Tropez institution (Ramatuelle) *Price of a local call

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2 THÉOULE-SUR-MER — 1 NIGHT ( 1 property available )

Tiara Yaktsa

Hotel and restaurant on the seafront. Just 15 minutes from the Croisette – a spot where sea and mountains are at close proximity. The Tiara Yaktsa sits in front of a magnificent backdrop – the red rocks of the Massif de l’Esterel – and overlooks the indigo-blue creeks of the Mediterranean. The gently sloping espaliered restanque walls offer an opportunity for sunbathing; the scents of the maquis and the surrounding stone pines are serenely relaxing. In the languid summer heat, what better than the refreshing cool of Yaktsa Hotel, a luxurious Provençal mansion with an idyllic Oriental-style décor. Its Mashrabiya-latticed windows and sheer gauze curtains offer total seclusion while the hotel opens onto stunning views of Théoule-sur-Mer.

Annual closing : From October 10th to March 31st.

Member Relais & Châteaux since 2015 6, boulevard de l'Esquillon 06590, Théoule-sur-Mer (Alpes Maritimes)

Close to the property A concierge is at your service: 4001 203 186 * The Corniche d’Or, much more than just a road! *Price of a local call

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3 CAP D' — 2 NIGHTS ( 2 properties available )

Hôtel Impérial Garoupe

Hotel and restaurant on the seafront. A blue paradise, where the only sounds to trouble the peace come from the waters in La Garoupe bay which you can reach by a tiny private path. A fine villa stands in the midst of this unique landscape, with stone pines and ochre-coloured rocks, once an inspiration to Nicolas de Staël and Picasso, and is home to this characterful hotel. Tastefully appointed contemporary rooms, each with its private terrace or balcony, look out onto grounds planted with old olive trees and a pool and wellness area. The private beach, edged with succulents and bay trees, and the restaurant terrace in the shade of the mulberry trees provide the finishing touches to this cool oasis of peace and quiet.

Weekly closing : Main Restaurant: noon and evening (from mid-June to mid-September) (high season). “Pavillon Beach”: dîners (from June 1st to September 30th) (open every day). Annual closing : Hotel: from October 1st to April 14th, from April 19th to 27th, from October 10th to mid-April. Main Restaurant: from June 1st to December 31st. “Pavillon Beach”: from September 30th to May 31st. Member Relais & Châteaux since 2007 770, chemin de la Garoupe 06600, Cap-d'Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes)

Close to the property A concierge is at your service: 4001 203 186 * The Museum of Classical Art *Price of a local call Mougins, Picasso's village My Route du Bonheur... - Suggestions of itineraries to discover the world...

Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel

Hotel and restaurant on the seafront. Halfway between and Cannes, in a setting where the Mediterranean takes centre stage, the Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel is a contemporary architectural jewel. Its minimalist lines are in perfect harmony with the lush Mediterranean vegetation, with the charm and freshness of a garden by the sea, a fine private sandy beach facing the Lérins Islands, and a delightful infinity pool. The original décor of the rooms and suites transports guests on a sensory voyage. The enchantment continues in the restaurant Les Pêcheurs, which looks out onto the sea and offers a feast for the palate as well as the eyes, with a view of the Esterel massif in the distance.

Weekly closing : Main Restaurant: Monday and Sunday (from April 13th to October 9th). “Le Cap”: dîners (from April 13th to June 10th) (open every day), dîners (from September 11th to October 9th). Annual closing : Hotel/“Le Cap”: from October 10th to April 2nd. Main Restaurant: from May 30th to June 11th. Member Relais & Châteaux since 2010 10, boulevard du Maréchal Juin 06160, Cap d’Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes)

Close to the property A concierge is at your service: Vallauris 4001 203 186 * The Mougins Museum of Classical Art *Price of a local call Mougins, Picasso's village

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4 SAINT-PAUL-DE- — 1 NIGHT ( 2 properties available )

Le Saint-Paul

Hotel and restaurant in a village. In a secret and sunny Eden, located within the ramparts of Saint-Paul-de- Vence, a famous artists’ haunt, the Saint-Paul casts its timeless spell. This is the place to stay if you want to fully appreciate French-style hospitality and sophistication. The listed mediaeval promontory where the hotel stands transports you, in supreme comfort, to a world of myth, legend and history. The guestrooms and suites offer stunning views over the village or over the plain up to the Mediterranean. Savour delicious regional dishes on an exquisite, flower-bedecked, sunny terrace – paradise indeed.

Weekly closing : Restaurant: Monday and Tuesday. Annual closing : From the end of October to the end of March.

Member Relais & Châteaux since 1992 86, rue Grande 06570, Saint-Paul-de-Vence (Alpes-Maritimes)

Close to the property A concierge is at your service: The Maeght Foundation 4001 203 186 * The Ephrussi-de-Rothschild Foundation The Matisse Museum *Price of a local call The coast road through the Var My Route du Bonheur... - Suggestions of itineraries to discover the world...

Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre

Hotel and restaurant in a park. It is the very heart of the Côte d’Azur that beats at Domaine du Mas de Pierre, a luxury resort located in the emblematic and picturesque village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence in the South of . In this exclusive corner of paradise, spread over eight hectares of greenery, nine contemporary bastides clad in natural stone welcome you into an enchanting setting abound with Mediterranean gardens. The 76 spacious rooms and suites of this luminous hotel, with its generous openings, harmonise magnificently with the Provençal and eco-responsible soul of this peaceful haven. It is a quality that extends as much to the 2,000 square metre spa replete with panoramic views of the surrounding hills as to the Table de Pierre gourmet restaurant and the Lis Orto bistro helmed by chef Emmanuel Lehrer. Ideal for a family stay or a weekend of relaxation at the spa, this wonderful abode also boasts a fantastic lagoon pool with a sandy bottom, as well as a vast array of activities that will delight young and old alike.

Member Relais & Châteaux since 2006 2320, route des Serres 06570, Saint-Paul-de-Vence (Alpes-Maritimes)

Close to the property A concierge is at your service: The Maeght Foundation 4001 203 186 * The Ephrussi-de-Rothschild Foundation The Matisse Museum *Price of a local call The coast road through the Var