\n<\/aside>\nThe historic Belle \u00c9poque-style hotel, which boasts 99 rooms, and the world-famous 3 Michelin Star restaurant Le Louis XV and wood-paneled Le Bar Am\u00e9ricain, is a must-visit \u2014 or stay if you have the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cH\u00f4tel de Paris is the classic for a reason \u2014 the grandeur is genuinely jaw-dropping, and Le Louis XV (Alain Ducasse) is one of the most iconic restaurant experiences anywhere,\u201d Monaghan said. \u201cSunset drinks at the Bar Am\u00e9ricain are timeless.\u201d<\/p>\n
Be sure to also check out Gustave, the new cocktail lounge at the H\u00f4tel Hermitage. The Belle \u00c9poque-inspired bar sits beneath a Gustave Eiffel-designed cupola.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe new cocktail lounge, Gustave at the H\u00f4tel Hermitage, is a Courtesy of SBM<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor a moment of rejuvenation, he recommended a trip to the Thermes Marins spa, just steps from the hotel. \u201cThe Thermes Marins spa is among the best in Europe,\u201d he said, noting that the 71,000 square-foot facility overlooking the Mediterranean includes a salt water pool, a sauna and a fitness center.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cA day trip worth mentioning is going to \u00c8ze village, which is a stunning detour \u2014 perched dramatically above the sea between Nice and Monaco, relatively untouched, and breathtaking,\u201d Monaghan said. \u201cPair it with a stop at Ch\u00e2teau Eza for a drink or lunch and the views are unforgettable.\u201d<\/p>\nGustave sits beneath a Gustave Eiffel-designed cupola.\u00a0 Monte Carlo SBM<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSaint-Paul-de-Vence and Th\u00e9oule-sur-Mer<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you need to stick closer to Cannes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns in the French Riviera, is just a 40-minute Uber ride and it\u2019s a must-see. It is known for its modern contemporary art museums and an enclave for famous artists like Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall and American writer James Baldwin, as well as a Proven\u00e7al\u00a0flair.<\/p>\nJust outside of artist-enclave Saint-Paul-de-Vence is Toile Blanche, a rustic boutique hotel founded by three brothers. Courtesy of Toile Blanche<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhen explaining the concept of their hotel, the brothers said,\u00a0\u201cGuests will forget what you said, forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel. When we create, we don\u2019t just want to build something beautiful \u2014 we want to make something that makes people feel.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another hidden gem just 15 minutes outside of Cannes is the seaside town of Th\u00e9oule-sur-Mer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The town not only boasts hiking trails and jaw-dropping cliffside views overlooking the Bay of Cannes, but it is also home to Ch\u00e2teau de Th\u00e9oule, a luxury property that opened in the spring of 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\nCh\u00e2teau de Th\u00e9oule is a hidden gem just 15 minutes outside of Cannes, and it boasts a private sandy beach, a spa and an acclaimed restaurant. Elise Quiniou<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOriginally operating as a soap factory when it opened\u00a0in 1630, Ch\u00e2teau de Th\u00e9oule changed hands a few times and owes its Tudor-style turrets to Scottish Lord M. Harry Crowford, who owned it in 1913. That structure has become part of the latest incarnation \u2014 a\u00a0 44-room boutique hotel, which weaves neo-Art Deco-style interiors that nod to the color palette of the surrounding landscape and vegetation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Ch\u00e2teau boasts its own private sandy beach \u2014 a rarity for the area (ask for a day pass) \u2014 a relaxing spa, and Mareluna, the hotel\u2019s Mediterranean-inspired restaurant overlooking the sea.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A WEEKEND JAUNT: PARIS<\/strong><\/p>\nParis is always a good idea. If you weren\u2019t able to snag a direct flight to Nice for the festival and have a stop in the French capital, Monaghan suggested taking some time to soak in the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The travel guru recommends Dorchester properties Le Meurice and Plaza Ath\u00e9n\u00e9e for an ultimate luxurious hotel experience.\u00a0<\/p>\nFor the ultimate luxurious hotel experience, visit the Plaza Ath\u00e9n\u00e9e. Veronique Mati<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Plaza Ath\u00e9n\u00e9e has opened its courtyard for outdoor dining \u2014 a summertime must. Courtesy of Plaza Athenee<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cLe Meurice and Plaza Ath\u00e9n\u00e9e are both extraordinary in completely different ways. Plaza Ath\u00e9n\u00e9e is drama and romance on the Avenue Montaigne \u2014 the kind of address that feels like Paris distilled into a single building,\u201d he said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
During the summer, the Ath\u00e9n\u00e9e opens its courtyard for romantic nighttime dining or snag a reservation at the hotel\u2019s buzzy Relais Plaza, where Chef Jean Imbert serves up classic French fare.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Le Meurice, which some call a modern-day Versailles in the heart of Paris, is a more \u201cquietly elegant experience,\u201d Monaghan said. For an opulent dining experience, reserve a table at Restaurant Le Dali, which pays tribute to frequent guest surrealist artist Salvador Dal\u00ed.<\/p>\nRestaurant Le Dali at Le Meurice hotel in Paris pays homage to frequent guest, Salvador Dal\u00ed. Mark Read<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMonaghan recommends grabbing a late-night drink at Bar 228, the hotel\u2019s chic, live jazz bar. Le Meurice Hotel<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nInside this luxurious dining room, guests can marvel at the 145-square-meter floating artwork, created by French artist Ara Starck, daughter of the restaurant\u2019s designer, Philippe Starck.<\/p>\n
Monaghan recommends grabbing a late-night drink at Bar 228, the hotel\u2019s chic, live jazz watering hole. Or for a fine-dining experience, try Le Meurice\u2019s opulent Alain Ducasse restaurant.\u00a0<\/p>\nBoutique hotel Le Grand Mazarin is a new five-star hotel in the trendy Marais neighborhood of Paris. Vincent Leroux<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA deluxe room at the whimsical Grand Mazarin hotel. Vincent Leroux<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe highly Instagrammable hotel feels like you\u2019re stepping into a Wes Anderson movie with its whimsical, colorful decor. The hotel\u2019s restaurant, La Boubal\u00e9, is a lively, must-try spot where the food blends Mediterranean flavors with the vibrant colors of the Orient.<\/p>\n
For a more classic dining experience, Monaghan suggested Le Voltaire on the Left Bank. \u201cIt\u2019s an enduring institution \u2014 wonderful food, beautiful crowd, and the kind of room that never goes out of style,\u201d he said, before listing off a few other favorites.<\/p>\n
\u201cCherry is the sort of intimate, buzzy discovery our clients come home raving about. And for lunch, Le Cherche Midi in Saint-Germain is simply wonderful \u2014 unfussy, beautiful Italian-inflected cooking in a room that feels entirely Parisian,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Source link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cannes Lions is a whirlwind of rose-fueled client meetings, talks at le Palais and late-night<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/131317161.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6335\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
![](\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2026%2F06%2F131317161.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\")
<\/p>\n