AS Roquebrune-Cap-Martin enjoyed a day at La Diagonale as part of the ÜNSEME programme launched by AS Monaco to reinforce its ties with partner clubs in the region On 1 April, it was AS Roquebrune-Cap-Martin’s turn, with management and instructors visiting La Diagonale, the Monegasque club’s training centre. This visit is a continuation of the “Rencontres ÜNSEME “, an initiative that has the backing of club President Dmitry Rybolovlev and whose aim is to consolidate relations between AS Monaco and its partner clubs The day began with a comprehensive presentation of the Academy by Sébastien Muet Participants were then given a guided tour of the facilities They were then treated to a chance to watch a U17 training session at the Stade Prince Héréditaire Jacques in Beausoleil “We couldn’t have wished for more for a club like ours I’m moved and happy,” said ASRCM chairman Grégory Gottardo which means “Together” in Monegasque reflects the Princely Club’s desire to reinforce its local roots to bring people together,” said Sébastien Muet After US Cap-d’Ail in March it was AS Roquebrune-Cap-Martin’s turn to benefit from the immersive programme an opportunity for real dialogue between the club’s coaches and  the technical staff at the Monegasque Academy The day concluded with an in-depth discussion between the delegation from Roquebrune and the U17 coaching staff fitness trainer Maxime Mercier and coach Manu Dos Santos answered questions about the training they had observed and shared their approach to developing young talent AS Monaco, a winning image that has captured France’s heart The initiative is part of a broader framework that also includes the ÜNSEME Cup, a tournament for young people from the partner municipalities, where Ventimiglia knocked Cap-d’Ail of its throne in a thrilling final at the latest edition Where to stay while visiting France’s most exclusive summertime playground it doesn’t feel stuffy as it’s paired with modern five-star service It’s tucked away in the heart of Monte Carlo walking distance from the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the yacht-filled Port Hercules but slightly off the main drag — so it feels like a private oasis amid the glitz a place where old money quietly vacations — the kind of place where billionaires prefer to be seen not seen Guests receive access to all of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer’s perks including the private Monte-Carlo Beach Club priority access to the Casino de Monte-Carlo and Michelin-starred dining at Yannick Alléno à l’Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo Highlights include the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo spa which is connected to the hotel and is one of the most renowned in Europe and of which overlooks the sea with cutting-edge wellness treatments and a seawater pool that Eiffel) — an incredible glass dome atrium filled with natural light guests will appreciate its striking modernist architecture emerging from the rocky peninsula of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin as if forging its way into the glistening Mediterranean Sea this stunning property by the sea fully embodies the golden age of the French Riviera — especially the chic yet relaxed seaside playground will become the ultimate spot to sip rosé and soak in the Côte d’Azur’s allure which features an eatery in La Palme d’Or courtesy of LVMH darling which reinterprets the elegance of the 1930s in a décor designed by Rémi Tessier all within an Art Deco-inspired space highlighted bt white lacquer furnishings with subtle touches of blue sky or light yellow Photo Credit: Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel Check into one of eight newly added rooms overlooking the Lérins Islands Estérel mountains and Mediterranean Sea before unwinding on the resort’s private beach or indulging in a gastronomic experience at its Michelin-starred Les Pêcheurs restaurant a 400-year-old property once owned by a Swedish prince that now exists as a modern-day five-star property while still retaining its original 16th century ambiance A highlight of the hotel is the Restaurant Château Eza a glass-edged room with 180-degree panoramic views of the sun-kissed and sparkling Riviera from the Mediterranean and Provençal cuisine courtesy of Michelin-starred chef Yoric Tièche to elegant design features like Lalique tables Tisserant Baroque chandeliers and interiors courtesy of famed French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon Tailor-made experiences like “Dine in a Work of Art”—dinner in a secret villa where the French artist Jean Cocteau used to retire—make the experience especially sublime It’s no wonder the hotel has been frequented by the likes of Marlene Dietrich which offers use of its private projection room in addition to its “Barrière Ciné-Club” on weekends Other haute offerings include brasserie Fouquet’s with a menu created by master chef Pierre Gagnaire; a pool heated to 80 degrees year-round; a private beach; and a team of Clefs d’Or concierges who will cater to your every—and we mean every—whim has unveiled its $50,000 per-night Princess Grace Suite in honor of its former first lady which rests over two floors and offers a 180-degree view of the Mediterranean features all of the Princess’ favorite things from the terrace enhanced with apricot-colored Grace roses to her favorite literary and poetic works The suite also offers a range of luxurious tailor-made services from a fleet of private Clefs d’Or concierges It’s also a stunning spot to hang out in the summertime thanks to its location —its facade itself is one of the most photographed buildings in France right on the Croisette — a Belle Époque palace opened in the early 20th century It also features an uninterrupted sea view and direct access to a private beach club which was recently redesigned as part of a massive $350 million renovation along with modern rooms At Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc a legendary luxury hotel beloved by the rich and famous and at the center of a scenic private park old-world glamour meets modern luxury at the tip of the Cap d’Antibes enjoy fine dining at the Eden-Roc Restaurant overlooking the seawater pool blasted out of the rocks below Cap d’Antibes New to the iconic hotel is its Dior Spa Eden-Roc a unique haven in the heart of the hotel grounds Guests can indulge in a selection of luxurious treatments either in the serene ambiance of a spa treatment room amidst the lush gardens in a private gazebo or in an airy cabana overlooking the Mediterranean Sea Dior has developed an exclusive range of treatments for Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc named the Dioriginels Rituals drawing inspiration from the four elements that define the hotel: the garden Guests can also book outdoor treatments under two gazebos amidst wisteria trees or on the beach Book Now Terre Blanche’s location enables guests to experience the ambiance of the Côte d’Azur along with the character of Provence The 750-acre luxury resort is the only property of its kind in the region It consists of 115 independent suites and villas; four restaurants including the Michelin-starred Le Faventia; an infinity pool overlooking the estate; a two-story luxury spa with an indoor pool and an outdoor vitality pool; tennis courts; and two 18-hole championship golf courses Haute Living hosted an exclusive Haute Leaders dinner at Alessa NYC a modern Italian gem in the heart of New York’s Penn District certain names echo not just for their scents but for their seismic influence on the industry Estée Lauder unveils its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas at Hacienda AltaGracia in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone We’ve rounded up the best Mother’s Day gifts that will pamper and indulge the ultimate beauty lover in your life Haute Living and hip-hop legend Fat Joe celebrate the launch of Sonrisa Rum at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach IWC and Mercedes-AMG Petronas kicked off the 2025 Miami Grand Prix with a soiree featuring George Russell and the stars of the new F1 film Receive Our Magazine Directly at Your Doorstep Embark on a journey of luxury and elegance with Haute Living magazine Subscribe now and have every issue conveniently delivered to your home Join Haute Black and unlock access to the world's most prestigious luxury events Experienced hoteli er Francisco García has been appointed General Manager of The Maybourne Riviera the first property in France from Maybourne operators of London's prestigious hotels Claridge's The Berkeley and The Emory as well as The Maybourne Beverly Hills in Los Angeles García brings over two decades of luxury hospitality experience from leadership positions across the globe to the stunning property nestled on a rocky peninsula above the picturesque town of Roquebrune- Cap-Martin Garcia joins the hotel from the prestigious Cheval Blanc Courchevel in the French Alps where he was General Manager He previously held senior positions across the renowned Four Seasons hotel group and other worldclass properties including Rosewood's Hotel de Crillon and the Mandarin Oriental in Madrid The event honours one of the oldest olive trees in France which is located in the village of Roquebrune A host of VIPs came to the park in Cap-Martin last Thursday for the Art-Bre Days Mayor of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Martine Césari 900 Monegasques join Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene for U Cavagnëtu picnic The 13th edition of the event was conceived as a tribute to nature and key figures from the 1930s including the bust of Gabriel Hanotaux by sculptor Romain Tiercin The magnificent piece pays tribute to the former minister who played a key role in saving the thousand-year-old olive tree in the old village considered to be one of the oldest in France and in securing the incorporation of Cap-Martin and the Carnolès district into Roquebrune-Cap-Martin guests were also able to admire the exhibition on the Monte Carlo Country Club and the paintings of Joss Blanchard MonacoTribune straight to your inbox? 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FranceChevron MentonChevron The sleepy village of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin once a secret rendezvous for the avant-garde Irish designer Eileen Gray parked her roadster beside the little train station here and set out to explore a footpath above the shimmering Mediterranean A major figure of the Parisian Art Deco scene she chose a plot of land amid this rocky terrain to build her visionary home-on-stilts designed with no break between interior and exterior; a prototype for modern living Coco Chanel built Villa Pausa above Roquebrune Only Virginia Woolf—a guest at Villa La Souco another bohemian enclave—remained unimpressed by the isolated villas set on the cliff ‘like eggs’ in a row where you were doomed to endless contemplation of the sea and the rooftops of the Monte Carlo Casino I’ve often driven past this dramatically located site en route to Italy’s autostrada the hotel’s abandoned shell morphed into boarded-up eyesore that lasted eight years when Paddy McKillen (the Irish-born head of the Maybourne group and owner of the Chateau La Coste wine estate near Aix-en-Provence) took on the project yet still cast an anxious eye on the meticulous reimagining of the structure It’s a transformation that has redefined the whole area you catch glimpses of the hotel’s dazzling block of white crisscrossed lines and floor-to-ceiling glass designed by veteran French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte; after dark The cavernous lobby is an unabashed show-stopper with its colossal sculpture of an intertwined couple by Louise Bourgeois plus lithos by Le Corbusier all set the modernist mood From the terrace of the Riviera Restaurant (regional dishes with the finest locally sourced products from Liguria to Nice; curvy furnishings with powdery pastel hues) the ever-changing panorama of distant sailboats mega-yachts and swooping hang-gliders unfurls you can watch the cotton-candy sunrise over Cap Martin; sunset—when the hills turn pale blue and the lights of Monte Carlo switch on—might be viewed from your marble bathtub or at the bar with a vine-peach Bellini The uncluttered rooms come in different shapes and sizes—the apartment-style panoramic suites are a nautical nod to an ocean liner; some of the hill-hugging Corniche rooms with pine-shaded terraces also have private pools Lovingly realized details range from the deep-blue crystal bathroom taps to wave-of-the-hand swipe lifts and the seersucker suits of the staff an indoor and outdoor pool—the latter built into the rock so you see nothing but a mirage-like haze of pool the Riviera Playa beach club has no actual beach but from a sun bed on the deck you might as well be on a yacht It’s more a place to read in peace than to dance on the tables the ambitious nouveau luxe of The Maybourne Riviera is a multi-faceted reinvention of a hotel that showcases the natural elements surrounding it the group has gathered some of the biggest names in interior design (Bryan O’Sullivan as well as private-jet and yacht notable Rigby & Rigby) along with a collection of museum-quality contemporary art (Tom Shannon The other big players are from the culinary world Multi-starred Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Pool Bar serves truffle pizza and lobster rolls with rosemary-spiked fries while his eponymous restaurant includes a sushi bar steered by Japanese chef Hiro Sato pastry wizard Benoît Dutreige whips up a divine Menton lemon tart according to Menton–based Argentinian chef Mauro Colagreco whose holy trinity of Michelin stars at Mirazur hasn’t deterred him from exploring new territory in his own backyard Colagreco takes a deep dive into the Mediterranean—even the Champagne has been gently rocked for months in a 196-feet-deep underwater cellar But his pride and joy is the state-of-the-art cold chamber lined with pink Himalayan salts designed for a two-month maturation of fish and resulting in astonishing flavors such as thinly sliced red tuna with a charcuterie-like texture I cross paths with McKillen in the lobby and we chat about his affinity for the Côte d’Azur “It has always had an Irish connection,“ he tells me who shot the glamorous golden age of the Riviera who spent his final days in the village and was buried in the churchyard All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world Villa E-1027 is the first architectural creation of the Irish Eileen Gray. Listed as a Historical Monument, this building quickly became an icon of modern architecture. Looking at the building, you quickly realize the reflection and care that Eileen Gray put into every detail. Villa E-1027 is more than a building, it is also a collection of fixed and mobile furniture, lights, and decorations, designed by the designer, that cannot be separated. After Eileen Gray’s departure in 1932, Le Corbusier stayed in the villa E-1027 and produced various murals under the encouragement of Jean Badovici. The designer did not appreciate these compositions, which colored the immaculate white walls of her villa. Several of them were damaged during the war and were restored by Le Corbusier himself in 1949 and 1963. Villa E-1027 has been severely damaged over the years. The Conservatoire du Littoral, which acquired it in 1999, did its utmost to preserve the charm of the place. The furniture present is a reconstruction and not the original furniture. They have been recreated according to the original plans and photos. Une publication partagée par Sparano + Mooney Architecture (@sparanomooneyarchitecture) le 3 Avril 2020 à 4 :13 PDT Une publication partagée par Simona Iachetti (@simonaiachetti) le 30 Juil. 2017 à 1 :33 PDT Le Corbusier’s Cabanon (cottage) measures 3.66 meters by 3.66 meters and is leaning against the l’Étoile de mer bar-restaurant with which it shares a corridor. It was for him his castle on the French Riviera, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea that he loved so much. Built in 1952 in the heart of nature, he spent every summer there until his death in 1965. In 1959, to thank Thomas Rebutato for giving him a plot of land to build his Cabanon, Le Corbusier built five Camping Units. Following the Cabanon’s codes, these leisure houses would then welcome vacationers, who would come to enjoy a return to nature and the minimalist lifestyle typical of Cap Moderne. When Thomas died in 1971, the restaurant closed, but the bar continued to operate thanks to his wife, Marguerite, who continued to serve cold drinks and sandwiches until her death in 1987. Une publication partagée par Elisa Brambati (@ellisellis) le 21 Oct Cap Moderne can be discovered during a tour led by tour guides and which lasts about 2 hours This national monument can be visited during the summer season The site is not accessible to people with reduced mobility Website: https://capmoderne.com/fr/ Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament final tennis match at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on April 13 Principality of Monaco: Carlos Alcaraz won his first Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday with a 3-6 6-0 victory over the Italian Lorenzo Musetti It marks a sixth Masters title for the 21-year-old Spaniard and his most prestigious title since winning Wimbledon last year "I'm just really happy to have won Monte Carlo for the first time," said Alcaraz who lost in his first match on his only previous appearance at the tournament in 2022 "It's been a really difficult week with a lot of difficult situations "I'm really proud of my myself how I've dealt with everything It's been a really difficult month for me on the court and outside "Coming here and seeing how the whole hard work has paid off who will move up a place in the rankings and displace Alexander Zverev at No 2 had to come from behind to beat the Italian who had already taken down two Top 10 players on his way to his first Masters 1000 final Musetti dropped his opening service but then fought his way back into the first set as Alcaraz appeared at odds with his game lifting his game as he galloped through the second set 6-1 That trend continued as Musetti began to have problems with his right leg receiving treatment when he was 0-3 in the decider He battled on but could not live with the intensity or physicality of Alcaraz's game "Lorenzo's been through a really tough week Hopefully it's not serious and he's 100 percent soon." Some consolation for Musetti is a rise to No 11 in the rankings and the promise of more to come on the clay as the season builds towards the French Open at Roland Garros next month "It was probably one of my best tournaments so far," he said "I'm disappointed I couldn't finish the match in the best way You deserve it so I will keep going and try and come back for revenge." These historical treasures all lie within a 130-kilometre radius of the Principality Clinging to the rock almost 300 metres above the sea this medieval castle offers breathtaking views over the Bay of Monaco it is a perfect example of medieval fortification and a rare architectural testimony to the Carolingian era This military structure provides an insight into how the soldiers’ lives were organised and the strategic importance of the site for defending the country Prince Albert II celebrates Art-Bre 2024 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin the fortified castle towers above the site the culmination of a climb that is filled with testimonies to a prestigious cultural and natural heritage: the Pausa Chapel built in the 15th century to ward off the plague epidemic that was sweeping the coastline occupied by Winston Churchill towards the end of his life and the thousand-year-old olive tree with its sprawling roots More details: Château de Roquebrune Built in 1309 for Rainier Grimaldi and converted into an Italian-style residence around 1620 Château Grimaldi was acquired by the Cagnes municipality in 1937 and became the municipal museum in 1946 Situated in the heart of the medieval village of Haut-de-Cagnes the castle is home to the Olive Tree Museum the Solidor donation (forty portraits of Suzy Solidor painted by illustrious artists including Foujita an exceptional Baroque painted ceiling and numerous contemporary art exhibitions Discover Haut-de-Cagnes, an artist’s playground on the Côte d’Azur 06800 Cagnes-sur-Mer (about 30 km from Monaco) More details: Château-Musée Grimaldi Built in the early 16th century by Jean de Grasse the castle was owned by the de Grasse family for over two centuries It subsequently changed hands several times before being sold to the Mouans municipality in 1988 Château de Mouans became a stronghold for the reformists “Let the festivities begin!” Prince Albert II launches 5th Grimaldi Historic Sites gathering Château de Mouans has a triangular shape that is extremely rare in France The unique architecture adds an extra dimension to its charm and historical importance The Espace de l’Art Concret was opened in 1990 transforming the castle into an internationally renowned centre for contemporary art the establishment bears witness to history but also a dynamic venue where art and culture converge More details: Parc du Château de Mouans-Sartoux the de Villeneuve family built a fortress on the site during the Middle Ages It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over the course of history It wasn’t until 1918 that a couple of American artists and patrons of the arts acquired the ruins of the fortress and decided to rebuild it Our selection of the best casinos on the French Riviera The Château de La Napoule now houses and preserves the cultural and historical heritage of Henry and Marie Clews Accomplished and emerging artists from all over the world are selected each year to take part in artist residencies at the Château de La Napoule 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule (around 60 km from Monaco) a fascinating blend of medieval architecture and historic remains stands like a silent guardian on the Provence hills telling the story of an architectural saga that has spanned the centuries bears the hallmarks of medieval architecture with its thick stone walls designed to fend off attackers and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding valley It was originally used as a lookout post and a last refuge in the event of a siege The area around the château provides a sumptuous natural setting with Mediterranean flora and breathtaking views over the Provencal landscape A visit to the Château de Grimaud is a veritable history lesseon and a journey through the ages More details: Château de Grimaud Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Chile's Alejandro Tabilo during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on the Ranier III court at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on April 9 Monte Carlo: Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday when he lost his opening second round match 6-3 went into the tournament hampered by an eye infection that has been troubling him since the semi-finals in Miami at the end of March and admitting that he did not have "very high" expectations for Monte Carlo As it transpired a sluggish performance meant that Tabilo who also beat Djokovic on clay in last year's Rome Masters faced few difficulties in claiming a rare 2-0 head-to-head record against the 24-time Grand Slam winner has not won a tournament since taking gold at last year's Paris Olympics will face the winner of the match between Monegasque Valentin Vacherot and the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the last 16 picked up his first ever win at the Monte Carlo Masters when he came from a set down to win his second round match against Francisco Cerundolo 3-6 with a semi-final in Indian Wells and an early loss to David Goffin in Miami the 21-year-old Spaniard made a successful return to clay His only previous appearance in Monte Carlo in 2022 ended in a three-set defeat by Sebastian Korda made a slow start against the lively Argentine who outlasted him in extended cross-court rallies Alcaraz gave up four games in a row which was enough for Cerundolo to go on and take the set "I made a lot of mistakes and I let him play inside the court "I just knew that I had to do something else I tried to return closer to the line and push him." The second seed booked himself a last 16 date against the German Daniel Altmaier who saw off the French veteran Richard Gasquet 7-5 was given a warm reception by the crowds who have been watching him since he made his tournament debut as a 15-year-old wild card in 2002 "I started with (Andre) Agassi and I'll finish with Alcaraz," said Gasquet who will retire from the circuit after the French Open ShareSaveCommentReal EstateForbes Global PropertiesBelle Epoque Villa Along The French Riviera Revels In Its Glamorous PastByLauren Beale Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lauren Beale is an editor-at-large for Forbes Global Properties.for Forbes Global PropertiesSep 13 10:00am EDTShareSaveCommentSummetime along the coast in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin The belle epoque had fueled tastes for opulence and lavishness. Clear blue Mediterranean waters, hillside landscapes and the mild climate drew inspiration-seeking writers, artists and intellectuals. Roquebrune-Cap Martin’s grand hotel was a summer holiday destination for the likes of Winston Churchill and Queen Victoria. The private villa sits on nearly an acre of landscaped grounds with its medieval buildings and old-world squares less crowded alternative to Monaco’s glitzy scene and upscale casinos ― some 8 kilometers (5 miles) away The 1920s villa takes advantage of the mild climate with multiple outdoor living spaces. The quiet and green area has enticed some Monaco residents to establish second homes there, she says. The villa Looij currently has listed consists of the multistory main house and a quaint staff residence set on 3,789 square meters (nearly an acre) of landscaped and manicured grounds. Ornate detailed windows, a balcony-topped portico and decks give the private residence the aura of a sophisticated boutique hotel. Glass walls and high ceilings visually unite the sunroom with the surrounding gardens. The 567 square meters (more than 6,100 square feet) of living space is all original to the 1920s. A shaded roof extension off the refined sunroom expands the living space outdoors. High ceilings, arched windows and elaborate mosaic tile floor accents continue the classical vibe. Off the sunroom is a large living room with a fireplace and French doors that open to the garden. A cozier den and library features wainscoting, another fireplace and a central chandelier. The large kitchen contains a dining peninsula. There are 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. 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European sanctions A specialized jurisdiction of the Paris prosecutor's office known as JIRS is looking into a villa on the French Riviera it was once a pied-à-terre for the Zairean dictator Sese Seko Mobutu and his family tennis court and heliport make it one of the most luxurious villas on the Côte d'Azur Le Monde has learned that judicial proceedings involving suspicions of "aggravated money laundering" have been opened and entrusted to the Financial Judicial Investigation Department (SEJF) of France's Finance and Economy Ministry "There is evidence to suggest that the successive acquisition schemes for the villa were carried out in the name of various companies whose indirect ownership would make Gazprom the beneficial owner," the prosecutor's office told Le Monde It was suspicions about the real identity of the property's owner that triggered the judicial investigation You have 87.63% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier restera connecté avec ce compte Vous pouvez vous connecter avec votre compte sur autant d’appareils que vous le souhaitez mais en les utilisant à des moments différents Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe Votre abonnement n’autorise pas la lecture de cet article merci de contacter notre service commercial The wild coast between Monaco and Italy is home to Le Corbusier’s holiday cabin – and his favourite beach bar-next-door I wish I had a beach hut like Le Corbusier’s A perfect place to self-isolate on the French Riviera’s wildest stretch of coastline The Swiss-born architect chose Roquebrune-Cap-Martin halfway between Monaco and the Italian border to build his retreat in a medieval village that overlooks a rugged tortoise-shaped cape beyond the pebble beaches of du Buse and Golfe Bleu Having persuaded his friend, the local bar owner Thomas Rebutato, to offer him some land overlooking the plage du Buse, Le Corbusier constructed a prototype holiday cabin – Le Cabanon – in 1952 adjoining Rebutato’s Etoile de Mer restaurant-bar (including a secret door between the two) he designed a block of five colourful camping units on stilts above the bar’s boules court visitors have to book with Association Cap Moderne ‘Unadorned oak furnishings’ … the interior of Le Cabanon Photograph: Manuel BougotLe Cabanon is the essence of Le Corbusier’s design philosophy: a wooden cabin with yellow parquet floor a steel washbasin and unadorned oak furniture slept next to the tiny toilet and Le Corbusier on a pull-out bed in another corner Could I have spent the long, hot summers there like they did? There’s no kitchen and only an outdoor shower under the carob tree. The cabin’s dimensions are based on Le Corbusier’s Modulor a version of which is painted on one side of the camping units and which E-1027 has just been painstakingly and authentically restored Photograph: Manuel BougotThe €5.5m restoration of illa E-1027 was completed in 2021 and includes the recreation of its fittings and furniture using her original methods and materials adding electrical circuits and recreating Gray’s geometric-motif rugs her complex writing table has been meticulously reproduced from a single hopes to include a research centre for academics alongside the villa his camping units and the former Etoile de Mer beach bar and when we were trying to find somewhere to live we took the train to Roquebrune and just swam back along the coast looking for places with stair access to the beach,” says PJ They adore Roquebrune’s calmness: “It’s a place where you can really connect with nature,” says Nancy “The open-water swimming is amazing; we do three 5 to 10km swims a week tons of fish and a few natural springs where the water goes really cold.” They often see dolphins “Since there’s no vehicle access to Golfe Bleu the cave part having been created when roadbuilders failed to fully tunnel through the puddingstone about the shore-leave antics of drunken sailors – while lying on a sunbed in his villa on the plage du Golfe Bleu in the 1960s WB Yeats spent the last year of his life in Cap Martin and author and war-pilot Romain Gary lived with his English wife at the end of a dark passageway in Roquebrune The view from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Photograph: graemenicholson/Getty ImagesGary won the Prix Goncourt but had left the village (and Blanch) by the time he won it again in 1975 hoodwinking the Goncourt jury under the pseudonym Émile Ajar He used to walk every morning to the enormous olive tree at the eastern edge of the village it’s probably the oldest living thing in France My view from the olive tree is astonishing: elephant-grey peaks overhanging a hillside of apartments and tiny blue pools paragliders and the occasional helicopter heading towards Monaco’s skyscrapers in the distance who probably could have chosen anywhere in the world to build a beach hut Hotel Le Roquebrune has doubles, all with sea view, from €120, le-roquebrune.com. Le Cabanon beach restaurant serves mains from €16. It also has a new food truck, La Stazione du Cabanon Reservations for visits to Le Corbusier’s Le Cabanon, the Unités de Camping and Villa E-1027 and Etoile de mer can be made via Cap Moderne. Visits last two hours. Adults €18, concessions €10 Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a dominant 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 win over fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Saturday. He will face Italian Lorenzo Musetti on the red clay in Sunday's final after the 13th seed fought back to beat Australian eighth seed Alex de Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) in the second semi-final. "I knew how well Davidovich Fokina had played in Monte Carlo so I had to be ready to fight," said Alcaraz. Alcaraz, a four-time Grand Slam champion, is targeting his first Masters title since winning in Indian Wells last year and his first on clay since the 2024 French Open. "It's been a long time since I've had the chance to win a title on clay and I can't wait to try my luck again here," said Alcaraz, who was beaten in the final of the Olympic tournament by Novak Djokovic in August. "At the beginning of the week, the first tournament on clay, you have to get used to the conditions," he added. "The ball comes different. You know, the play on clay is different... "I'm just really happy to get the level that I wanted at the beginning of the week." His only title this season remains the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam in February, but he appears to be enjoying his return to clay. Alcaraz quickly became the tournament favourite following early exits for top seed Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic, while world number one Jannik Sinner is still serving a doping ban. The 21-year-old admitted that he has felt some added pressure due to Sinner's absence. "The first question, you know, since Jannik was unable to play tournaments, a lot of people were asking me and talking about, how important (the) moment that I have ahead is to reach the number one (ranking) again or to win tournaments or whatever," Alcaraz said. "I was thinking so much about it instead of playing my good tennis and enjoy the time that I have stepping on the court and playing matches." The victory also continues the uptick in his fortune at an event where he had lost his only other match in 2022. Alcaraz won his only previous encounter with Davidovich Fokina, ranked 42 in the world, on the clay in Barcelona two years ago and he started quickly this time, breaking early. Davidovich Fokina, who reached the last 16 of the Australia Open in January, broke back to make it 5-5 and then took the first set into the tie-break which he lost 7/2. Alcaraz again broke early in the second set and this time there was no way back for 2022 runner-up Davidovich Fokina although he scrapped hard, saving 13 break points and four match points. 2016Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links The seven-bedroom estate was her sanctuary and the place she retreated to with her lover Just as she was precise with her signature clothing Chanel deeply involved herself in the construction and the interiors of La Pausa traveling from it to Paris and back to check on the progress and meet with her architect With fragrant lavender and ripe olive trees in the surrounding gardens this holiday villa on the French Riviera became Chanel’s respite from the exciting but tiresome world of women’s fashion the house of Chanel announced that it had purchased the estate and is planning to restore it to Mademoiselle’s stunning grandeur But Coco Chanel can rest easy knowing that it’s back in the care of the business she herself built with the chance to have a new life and a lasting place in the history of the company It appears the designer’s investment in La Pausa nine things to know about Mademoiselle Chanel’s holiday home on the French Riviera: The name La Pausa means “the pause” and is meant to pay tribute to Mary Magdalene who rested near the site of the home under olive trees while she was traveling from Jerusalem after Jesus was crucified the windows are all clustered together in groups of five in celebration of the iconic Chanel No.5 perfume Chanel chose a white and beige color palette for most of the interiors and even had a beige piano inside La Pausa Other parts were highlighted with pinks and grays some of which influenced a few of her collections in the years she had the property She ordered more than 20,000 custom tiles for the roof Each bathroom in La Pausa was equipped with a servants’ entrance so it was easier and quicker for them to slip in and out while drawing a bath or retrieving clothes for after the wash 8. The guests Mademoiselle and the Duke entertained at La Pausa included Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau, Igor Stravinsky, and Luchino Visconti. 9. Chanel sold the estate shortly after the Duke of Westminster’s death in 1953. It was purchased by publisher Emery Reves and his wife, Wendy, and became a gathering place for Hollywood royalty like Clark Gable and Greta Garbo. And the winner is… the Casino on avenue de France Living in warm climes isn’t always easy… The Dolce Vita on the French Riviera comes with a price tag for its residents According to a recent study by Olivier Dauvers a specialist in the mass retail sector working with A3 Distrib the supermarket with the highest prices in France is located near Monaco One of the reasons for this is that rents are higher in our region there is also a phenomenon of “commercial opportunism” retailers will adjust to the local clientele and its purchasing power raising prices when customers are better off Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker “It irritates me when I hear people say that I’ve been lucky                                                                                           —Chanel Chanel in her striped marinière top with Gigot at La Pausa 1930 La Pausa would become her refuge dans le beau monde de la Côte d’Azur—it became the center of her summer life Although the Americans were instrumental in making summer the high season around 1923 La Pausa became part of the Côte d’Azur’s high society She was instrumental in making it a lifestyle—the playground for the rich and famous La Pausa was her residence from 1929-1953 You may wonder why I would mention scissors Justine Picardie recounts: “When Gabrielle Chanel stepped into her realm at Rue Cambon her assistant would hang a long white tape around her neck with Mademoiselle’s special scissors threaded through it Other pairs of scissors were always within her reach—silver and gilt ones arrayed in her apartment and in rows on her dressing table lying beneath an icon given to her by Stravinsky…In old age when Chanel was showing Claude Delay her gold boxes from the Duke of Westminster she pointed out the coat of arms engraved on the top If she were to mark her own emblem next to his ‘I would add my scissors.’ …she still wielded her scissors on a daily basis to shape and remake her creations she said to Delay.”  Chanel is quoted as saying: “Costume designers work with a pencil: it is art  Couturiers with scissors and pins: it is a news item.”  I gather from her quote her use of scissors was often written about Most everything Chanel did was written about in the newspapers Chanel with her scissors on a ribbon around her neck while sailing the Mediterranean with Westminster on his yacht the Flying Cloud The property was 180 meters above the sea in the small village of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in the exclusive neighborhood of La Toracca  It overlooks Menton with sweeping views of the bay—the Italian border to the east and Monaco and its bay to the west with the Alps Maritime behind the property there were three existing buildings on the property that were transformed into the main house with two small cottages for guests It was less formal than other houses in the South of France Chanel on the deck of the Flying Cloud with opera singer Marthe Davelli 1930 Picardie states: “La Pausa was entirely her creation a graceful villa on the French Riviera at Roquebrune high above the wooded promontory of Cap Martin with a commanding view of the Mediterranean… In February 1929 Coco Chanel signed the deed of sale for the five acres of land upon which La Pausa was to be built The general assumption has tended to be that Bendor bought the plot of land and financed the construction of La Pausa and the 1.8 million francs in payment came from her bank account rather than the Duke’s.”  The property had been the hunting grounds of Monaco’s ruling family  Chanel in the gardens of La Pausa striking a glamorous pose Charles-Roux points out: “In 1928 Chanel traveled to the heights of Roquebrune and made herself a present of an olive grove and a view of extraordinary beauty overlooking the Mediterranean it consisted of a summer house—her first vacation home.”  La Pausa was proof of the independence she so desired and had the villa built exactly how she imagined the headline read: “ ‘Mlle Chanel’s House’ ‘There is no doubt that Mademoiselle Gabrielle Chanel is a person with very rare taste’ ‘and it is therefore not in the least surprising that she has built for herself one of the most enchanting villas that ever materialized on the shores of the Mediterranean…To begin with she chose the site very carefully…On the left is all the lovely sweep of the Italian coastline the Rock of Monaco and the town of Monte Carlo form one of the most breathtaking views in the whole Riviera while in one semicircle in front of the house stretches the blue of the Mediterranean.’ ” Chanel in Monte Carlo with Christian Béard and Boris Kochno 1932 Chanel’s financial independence had been established prior to the purchase of the property for La Pausa Other properties she bought in Paris included: 31 rue Cambon in 1918 number 25 in April 1926 and numbers 27 and 23 in October 1927 Morand said: “To be free and independent was one of the finest examples she set for women.” Chanel on the cover of French Vogue January 1932 Justine Picardie recounts an amusing quote from Chanel about yachts was by far the best place to begin a love affair even love.”  As with every other venture she tackled her heart and soul went into every aspect of the construction of La Pausa and its grounds but the freedom she would feel at La Pausa also became very important and she was determined to make her villa perfect— simplicity coupled with sophistication Chanel climbing a tree with friends at La Pausa 1938 Records from Lochmore 1927 show she was quite good at fishing when with Westminster at sixteen rode horses bareback and continued riding becoming more proficient beginning in 1906 at 23 years old with Etienne Balsan and later with Boy Capel golf and although the Americans were credited for making summer the high season it was Chanel that had made sunbathing popular Pictures show her climbing a tree at La Pausa in 1938—maybe not a sport but showed great balance Once telling Paul Morand about sportswear: “I invented the sports dress for myself; not because other women played sports I didn’t go out because I needed to design dresses I designed dresses precisely because I went out She had the property and now Chanel needed an architect suggested Robert Streitz—he had restored the Count’s villa Chanel invited Streitz to a drinks party on board the Flying Cloud that at the time was moored in Cannes It would be his first major project and he would consider it to be his good luck building It wasn’t very long before he brought the plans to her The plans included three wings wrapped around an open courtyard bordered by columns Aubazine had three sides facing inward onto a courtyard She accepted his plans right away but telling him that he had to visit the Aubazine abbey and capture its atmosphere and its main features thus the staircase in La Pausa mirrors that at Aubazine— where Monks had walked ahead of generations of orphans Streitz interpreted the cloistered colonnades of Aubazine The dramatic white staircase became the centerpiece of La Pausa Chanel lived at the Aubazine orphanage from age twelve to eighteen Chanel making alterations to a model’s dress The mission Streitz was given was to build the ideal Mediterranean villa In a conversation with French journalist Pierre Galante forty years later he recalled the Duke’s instructions: “I want everything to be built with the best materials and under the best working conditions.”  In the Romanesque vaulted brick ceiling of the entry the lights are decorated with the crown from the Duke’s coat of arms but this detail was one where his influence can be seen I assume that the Duke did have some influence as the couple made numerous and regular yachting trips along the Riviera Streitz remembers that she could be intimidating and found it best not to linger after a conversation he didn’t want to hear her say he was a complete idiot as I think he once had He also recalls that Chanel was very generous Once when he had to take the bus to Roquebrune because his car had broken down Chanel gave him one of her cars in the garage that was similar in size to his but at the same time was a bit anxious around her Once saying to Galante: “Mademoiselle knew what she wanted.”  Her instructions to him were that the villa must have the patina of age—20,000 handmade roof tiles made to look old covered the roof and the dark green shutters were weathered to achieve the look of having been there for a very long time (I remember the shutters on the windows of the first place I stayed in the vieille ville de Menton—they were dark green.)  He recalls: “She was always very cheerful when she visited Roquebrune.”  It also seems Mademoiselle had a sense of humor when one time she didn’t overreact started laughing when she sank to her knees in mud inspecting the vast foundation Another one of Maggiore’s recollections is the time Mademoiselle didn’t have time to go to La Pausa from rue Cambon Maggiore sent one of his workmen to Paris so that she could choose the exact color she wanted the facade taking LeTrain Bleu from Paris to Monaco—on occasion It could be that the close attention she paid to the project was the reason it was completed in less than a year Le Train bleu–it was a most pleasant way to travel to the French Riviera Streitz recalls: “We never had a contract or any kind of correspondence…For me Mademoiselle’s word was as good gold Nine months after the completion of La Pausa every last bill had been paid on the nail.”  The cost of the construction was 6 million francs—equally costly was the interior there was a feeling of simplicity and serenity musicians and lovers she most admired and loved It’s said she was a relaxed hostess—guests stayed for a few days or weeks or months a place for all to relax or unwind surrounded by groves of olive trees who considered her “the greatest dressmaker for her era” Paul Morand was a visitor at La Pausa—his interviews with her in 1946 in Switzerland are found in his book Chanel saying to him: “I am the only volcanic crater in the Auvergne that is not extinct.” Chanel lent him La Pausa for six months in 1938 where he worked on paintings for a show in New York the next year He was inspired while at La Pausa to paint his still-life telephone receiver and a drop of water about to fall—very provocative To Paul Morand Chanel said: “It was artists that taught me rigor.”  Chanel was a patron to artists in various fields over the years   Her introduction of Franco Zeffirelli to Brigette and Roger Vadim Chanel networked when at the time networking was not a thing Going on to say: “…because she combines a shrewd business sense with enormous personal prodigality and a genuine enthusiasm for arts.” white taffeta curtains hung in the dining room that matched the white walls In the living room and bedrooms were beige silk curtains Each of the seven en suite guest bedrooms was large and cool had a separate entrance so guests were not disturbed—these entrances were used by servants to draw a bath or deliver new towels to take away clothes to be press or cleaned for the villa being “run with immaculate efficiency.”  Chanel and the Duke each had their own suites upstairs—her view the garden where there were 350 ancient olive trees Interior of the cloistered colonnade–an ancient olive tree in the center remembers La Pausa: “ ‘I was certain that there were fairies in the garden in Roquebrune and there were stars entwined in Auntie Coco’s bed.’ ”  Picardie explains exactly what Labrunie recalled: “They were carved in wrought iron to Coco’s design surrounding the bed in which the Duke was her guest; the emblem of her own domain (and perhaps also a subtle reminder of the stars she walked upon as a child decorating the mosaic floor at Aubazine)…The surviving pictures of Chanel’s bedroom at La Pausa still show the stars that her great-niece remembers so well.”   “ ‘The house itself is long and Provençal,’ reported Vogue ‘the grey of its walls melting into the soft tint of the wood of the olive trees.’ The cloisters were built along three sides of the patio providing shade ‘where one may cooly doze away the hottest hours of the summer afternoons…The motif seems to be an entire absence of knickknacks or unnecessary items Everything one needs is there—and the most perfect of its kind—but there is nothing superfluous.’ ” Interior showing heavily carved Provençal furniture Charles-Roux’s comments about the garden: “Here Chanel sought the natural above all else thereby affirming her aversion to fussy and facile effects It was a house in which to live the life of the times…In the garden reigned a single color—lavender blue.”  Per Chanel’s request He found them in Antibes—one of those trees was planted in the center of the courtyard The leisurely days at La Pausa began with guests rising whenever they wished a thermos of coffee was left at their bedroom door—Chanel slept late Anne de Courcy says the day really began with lunch—conversation and when plans were made with food served in antique silver dishes from England on a long table at the end of the dining room Small cars were available to take those that wanted to go down the 2 kilometers of twisting mountain road to Menton to shop or swim in the sea Mornings and afternoons were spent swimming I can visualize her reclining on a chaise longue reading—you may To Paul Morand saying: “Books have been my best friends.” Yew hedges hid the tennis courts at the top of the garden A terraced hillside was where you would find changing rooms for the swimming pool and bath was a covered terrace that provided shade for dining or perhaps to sit and read or have a chat described a house party: “ ‘About one o’clock everyone appears in the great hall—mornings don’t exist in the South and her appearance on the high white balcony above the hall starts the day’s animation…   She wears navy jersey slacks with a slip-on sweater and a bright red quilted bolero…Her red canvas espadrilles have thick cork soles—excellent for walking.’ Chanel rarely left the property except for her long afternoon rambles over narrow rocky paths’… ‘The comfort of the house is phenomenal.’ ” Roderick Cameron recalls his encounter(s) with Chanel at La Pausa: “It sits in an old olive orchard on these of a hill above Cap Martin she called it…it is under Chanel’s aegis that I like to remember the house; large low-ceilinged rooms with handsome pieces of Spanish and Provençal furniture…she was one of the first to start the no-colour habit only in Chanel’s case the gamut ran in the beiges: quilted Provençal cotton and huge sofas covered and all-round the smoky light filtering through the centuries-old olives Chanel had a wonderful sense of luxury and great taste I can’t say I was one of her intimate friends rather I observed from a distance and listened; indeed this silence was a condition she imposed on most of those around her induced by the fact that she seldom stopped talking which was tomboyish but alluringly feminine She wore trousers and a sweater and a great deal of jewelry wide ivory bracelets encrusted with a Maltese cross of rubies I think the secret of Chanel’s great success as a couturier was the fact that she never designed anything that she could not wear herself boyish charm…an unerring eye for colour and an innate sense of quality.”  This observation of Cameron fits other references people made about her conversations Chanel once said: “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself Aloud.”   Charles-Roux recalled when: “Chanel stretched out and reading after a harassing day impatient and eager to plunge into one of those torrential monologues that she passed for conversation.” being at La Pausa with Chanel in attendance as she is surrounded by her friends and only people she enjoyed and listen to the fascinating things she would have to say Was she wearing pearls and her Maltese cuffs Twelfth-century staircase and archways at Aubazine 16 March 2007:“Set among olive groves and lavender fields high above the Mediterranean and under the Reveses became a centre of Riviera social life; guests included Greta Garbo Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco La Pausa is at last back in the hands of the House of Chanel “it was part of French heritage…We have to find a way to keep it in the family.”  The House of Chanel announced the acquisition of La Pausa on September 30 stated: “It is thus an essential testimony to Gabrielle Chanel’s life that has now become part of the heritage of Chanel After renovations to restore it to its original spirit La Pausa will take on a new lease of life and radiate the culture and values of Chanel.” Visit the Dallas Museum of Art and come away with a sense of what it must have been like at La Pausa Wendy Reves occupied the house until her death in 2007—the house was then closed Works of art and objet d’art from La Pausa are displayed in these rooms—The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection La Pausa is just up the “hill” from Menton and Cap Martin This curiosity quickly drew me into the world of Chanel I can’t say it will ever be open to the public but if ever it is…I will amble along the delightful pathways in the gardens and tour the villa where once Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel lived and spent glorious days on the Côte d’Azur published by Pushkin Press 2017  Translated from the  French by Euan Cameron René Blino joined Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group on 15 January 2024 taking over from Danièle Garcelon as Managing Director of Monte-Carlo Beach After a long and distinguished career with our company who has perfectly represented the "Beach" for over 20 years passes on the torch to an esteemed professional in the contemporary luxury hotel industry René Blino began his career in retail before joining the hotel industry 15 years ago where he was Managing Director of Hôtel Madame Rêve renowned for its two-time Michelin-starred restaurant He previously managed Hôtel Barrière les Neiges in Courchevel and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion in Cannes René Blino has 360-degree knowledge of the luxury hotel business On the strength of his background and experience in the luxury and ultra-luxury sectors René Blino is taking over management of Monte-Carlo Beach the hotel of which will reopen on 5 April 2024 and the entire resort on 12 April with the Monte-Carlo Beach Club who has embodied the "Beach" for over twenty wonderful years the in-depth renovation of the establishment in 2009 the development of the dining offer with Elsa and the recent opening of Maona Monte-Carlo Set the scene: Cantilevered across the cliffs of the glittering Côte d’Azur with Monaco’s purring soundtrack on one side and the Bellini-coloured townhouses of Menton on the other this 300m high villa is a lair of superlative seduction Unlike the Maybourne group’s cosy London outposts the stark modernist style of The Maybourne Riviera More on that design: The arresting exterior by veteran French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte has ample floor-to-ceiling windows and Colgate-white colouring that allows the bright elegant light of the French Riviera to filter into minimalist interiors and other world-leading studios – including Rigby and Rigby and Bryan O’Sullivan – have had a hand in finessing its stylised Guests with no limitations should book one of three panoramic suites that serve 360-degree views of the glittering coastline – all 67 other rooms promise private terraces and A world of art: Step into the lobby and you’ll find The Couple a Louise Bourgeois sculpture suspended from the ceiling The welcome offers a sense of the hotel’s expansive art collection Susan Elias and Matt Jukes dotted throughout the property Kitchen chat: Culinary excellence is where the Maybourne group excels. Two top chefs helm the hotel restaurants. At Ceto, Mauro Colagreco replicates the success of Mirazur in Menton (No 1 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019) serving seafood grill and sophisticated dishes inspired by the coastal views Jean-George Vongerichten oversees La Piscine where his famous truffle pizza is one of multiple moreish luxurious dishes served up for a sparkling Colagreco also oversees The Riviera Restaurant on site The newly opened Maybourne La Plage is a Riviera pastiche of fringed parasols tangerine sun loungers and enticing infinity pool waters In France, a luxurious villa allegedly linked to Gazprom has been seized, marking the largest confiscation of Russian property in the country since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine.Le Monde reported the development According to the investigation conducted by the editorial office numerous pieces of evidence indicate Gazprom's permanent presence spanning three hectares in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is allegedly linked to the Russian state-owned company Gazprom The French Department of Financial Investigations also uncovered several documents indicating that the villa never left the control of Gazprom Neft the property was sold to Karapetyan in January 2015 Documents reveal that Karapetyan purchased shares in the company owning the villa from Gazprom Neft thanks to a €115 million loan from Gazprombank The villa is estimated to be worth €120 million and features a multi-story main building The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed the seizure in favor of the Agency for the Management and Return of Seized and Confiscated Assets The National Court for Combating Organized Crime initiated a preliminary investigation into money laundering the property's seizure prohibits any transactions the villa could be confiscated and put up for auction Miu Miu's tie-up with Petit Bateau returns and the house's Wander and Beau bags get summer-perfect in woven leather strips you'll find an effortless summer elegance and the timeless charm of Venetian life until 18 May Special guests in the front row included Keira Knightley The singer lends her sunny aura to a glamorous collection celebrating the Versace art of living Polène’s The Leather Florist in Paris is a must-visit for its playful leather flowers (display pieces or bag charms!) — an inspired way to upcycle leather scraps Each timepiece has a dial that adopts the hues of dawn Where fluid elegance meets artisanal mastery This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Located in the municipality of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin was already awarded the French ‘Arbre remarquable’ (exceptional tree) label in 2016 its age is estimated as “between 1,800 and 2,200 years” by historians and biologists The olive tree was selected to take part in the competition for France’s most beautiful tree launched in 2011 by ‘Terre Sauvage” magazine and the French national forestry commission It will represent the PACA region and the competition jury’s decision will be made known in January 2024 À l’occasion de la Saint Olivier, voici celui de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (oui, c’est un seul et même arbre sur la photo). Âge estimé : entre 2000 et 2800 ans. On imagine ce qu’il a vu passer… pic.twitter.com/0HIHVF9I36 “Located at the side of the road to Menton the isolated specimen stands out from its surroundings and commands respect by its mere presence,” says the town’s website Its more recent history was almost cut short quite literally: at the beginning of the 20th century and it owes its survival to former Foreign Minister Gabriel Hanotaux who stepped in on the day it was due to be felled buying it from the Dragon family for the estimated value of its wood it became a popular destination on walks for Gabriel Hanotaux’ guests: Clemenceau The Hanotaux Fonscolombes family donated the tree and the surrounding land to the town hall in 1996 the impressive olive tree was labelled ‘Arbre remarquable’ joining 700 other specimens that are exceptional either for their size their historical interest or physical characteristics Hotelier Boris Messmer has been appointed General Manager of The Maybourne Riviera opening later this summer on the Côte d'Azur The hotel is the first French property of Maybourne Hotel Group The Connaught and The Berkeley in London and The Maybourne Beverly Hills in Los Angeles Boris will head up the opening team of this highly anticipated property outside the picturesque town of Roquebrune Cap-Martin who studied Hotel Management in his home city of Hamburg has worked within the Maybourne Hotel Group for the last six years gaining experience across all the London properties He began his Maybourne journey at Claridge's in 2015 as Front of House Manager and was swiftly promoted to Director of Rooms He then joined The Berkeley as Hotel Manager in 2018 and most recently was Hotel Manager at The Connaught Boris was part of the pre-opening team at The Savoy A peninsula near Monaco is home to an array of modernist architecture including houses by two stars of the scene and a revamped visitor centre is helping to show it all in the best light Cap Martin is a rocky finger barely 2km long that pokes out into the Mediterranean at Roquebrune just east of Monaco – but it’s one of the most important sites in the history of modern architecture The collection of fabled buildings at its heart was rebranded Cap Moderne when it received visitors for the first time in 2015 (only ad hoc access was possible before this) since the death last year of Robert Rebutato Everything from its cryptic name – using the position in the alphabet of the first letters of Eileen Gray’s name (E 7) and of her then-lover Jean Badovici (10 2) – to its history of being defaced by murals Corbusier painted (while naked) on its walls make this the most enigmatic of France’s many modernist houses Following years of restoration – the bathroom has been restored for 2016; it wasn’t working before – its cool white lines and forward-looking furniture are especially important because it’s rare for a woman to have been in a position to create this in the “man’s world” of the early 20th century Le Corbusier’s holiday home Photograph: Manuel BougotThis year the replanted garden at E-1027 is also open (those who make the mistake of walking on the grass will be sternly told off – that’s a guarantee) will be screened at Cap Moderne to mark the 40th anniversary of her death The whole of Roquebrune can be seen as a kind of architecture theme park. There’s the beach at Cabbé where Corbusier died while swimming in 1965, which today teems with retirees patronising a kitsch copy of Le Cabanon, which serves as a shoreline cafe. Up above is Roquebrune’s cemetery, where a brutalist memorial marks Corbusier’s grave, and the Hotel Victoria (doubles from €89 room only) with paintings and photos from the fecund period when this Riviera hotspot was at the centre of the artistic world with people such as Coco Chanel and WB Yeats passing through as well Cap Moderne pre-booked tours costs €15pp (2.5 hours, from Roquebrune-Cap Martin station daily except Mondays). In July and August tours start at 9.45am and 2.45pm. In September and October there is a tour at 1.45pm. Booking essential. capmoderne.com €25.00Add to cart Starting on 3 October, the French Riviera Conurbation Community is undertaking a significant project to upgrade the water networks on Avenue Jean Jaurès in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, the main access road to the east of the Principality. The work will require one-way traffic restrictions to be introduced on Avenue Jean Jaurès heading towards Monaco, from the Quatre Chemins roundabout to the Saint Roman interchange from 3 October 2022. • Travelling towards Menton: a diversion is in place for cars, via Avenue Varavilla, Avenue du Président Kennedy and Avenue Notre Dame Bon Voyage. Local residents, public transport users and commuters will notice an impact on their daily travel, particularly between Monaco and Menton. Public transport routes will be subject to change; users should check the websites of their usual services. On the 100 route, the following stops travelling from Monaco to Menton will not be served from 3 October for the duration of the project: Les 4 Chemins, La Boucherie, La Tranchée and Saint Roman. has panoramic views of the Côte d’Azur to Italy and Monaco the hotel recalls the prow of an ultra-modern ship SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe The lowdown This is the first French effort from Maybourne Hotel Group and California’s The Maybourne Beverly Hills From the street, The Maybourne Riviera looks a bit like a square white office block – albeit one perched precariously over a rock above the village of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on the Côte d’Azur When viewed from directly below you realise the building is triangular and mimics the prow of an ultra-modern ship One of the hotel bars is known as Le 300 because it’s exactly 300 metres down to the sea Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Monaco Tribune has three circuits that for you to try and try again Exercising on the Côte d’Azur doesn’t need to be hard work, you might even enjoy it! After the MonaMove stations here’s another suggestion from the editorial team: take a hike For example the Chemin des Douaniers path in Cap d’Ail which runs from Marquet beach to Mala beach It’s a great opportunity to go for a walk with some signs to help you learn more about the surrounding flora and fauna As a bonus you will have a nice view of the waves crashing on the rocks some parts of this trail may be closed off To get there: from the Marquet beach car park which winds between large rock boulders to the Pointe des Douaniers also provides a 4.6 kilometre walk along the seafront (two hours for a return trip) it is perfect for families and will allow you to check out some superb villas on the Mediterranean coast occupied at the beginning of the century by the Empress Eugénie or the famous cabin of the architect and town planner Le Corbusier Top tips for hiking the French Riviera this summer According to the World Health Organisation walking can help combat weight gain and sedentary lifestyles which are responsible for one million deaths per year in the European region is the fact that walking (and cycling) can help reduce air pollution which causes over half a million deaths a year walking for 30 minutes almost every day reduces the likelihood of an early death by at least 10% The risk of developing cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes is also reduced by the activity sunshine and sea spray… The coastal paths fulfill their promise Check out our video of the one in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin VIDEO. A guide to Nietzsche’s Path and the village of Èze The French Riviera coastline is even home to the most expensive town in France On 1 May, the specialist website Meilleurs Agents shared its estimates of the average property price per square metre in a number of French towns But the award for the most expensive town on the Côte d’Azur and in France does not go to a Monegasque neighbour: first place goes to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat with an average price of 14,559 euros per square metre for flats and 20,454 euros per square metre for houses with an average price of 9,404 euros per square metre for flats and 14,276 euros per square metre for houses with an average price per square metre of 8,020 euros for flats and 15,135 euros per square metre for houses HelloMonaco continues its series on Monaco’s most marvellous walks, taking you on a journey through the coastal as well as hilltop walks of the region beautiful things to see and telling interesting curiosities about the area One of the best spring and summertime walks to go on is the Promenade le Corbusier Promenade le Corbusier begins in Roquebrune Cap Martin running along the costal walk of Cap Martin It is a beautiful seaside walk that gives you views of wondrous beaches crystal clear waters and the entire profile of the Principality of Monaco The walk will usually take 3 hours in total to complete depending on your speed and how many times you stop although a few stairs are unavoidable – the youngest ones shouldn’t feel the need to complain too much We recommend driving towards Golfe Bleu where you’ll be able to park the car above the first beach on your walk just by the Roquebrune Cap Martin train station Or to avoid searching for a place to park in the popular spot you could always take the train directly there Le Corbusier walk has two alternative routes; you can either chose to walk towards Monaco or Menton We recommend choosing the route that heads towards Menton as the views are more spectacular and the passageway is more enjoyable overall but both are definitely worth doing at some point Promenade Le Corbusier was named after the famous and highly acclaimed Swiss-French architect Charles Edouard Jeanneret (1887-1965) He is known as one of the pioneers of what is now called modern architecture and was dedicated to providing better living conditions for the residents of crowded cities Jeanneret was very influential when it came to urban planning seventeen of his projects were inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their “Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement” You may visit one of Le Corbusier’s villas that sits on a cliff right at the beginning of the promenade you will have a wonderful birds eye view of your surroundings seeing Plage Buse laid out in front of you as well as the zigzag-y Cap Martin coastline Colourful paragliders will swoop over your head as they descend towards their beach landing spot Your senses will be overwhelmed by the magnificent views of the diverse coast and ocean stretched out as far as the eye can see as well as the wonderful perfumes that drift from the surrounding vegetation and adorn your walk There are some interesting tree formations along the walkway as well and you might have to duck a couple of times to avoid the cool leaning trees The walk has plenty of places to sit and rest while taking in the view and making the most of the sunshine Wander off the trail to the rocks down below; look out for stairs or small openings in the bushes that allow you to make your way down right by the sea to explore more of the interesting rock formations and enjoy a more isolated view of the area From here you can also get a clearer perspective on the glorious hidden villas built right along the Promenade le Corbusier Just don’t get to close to sea or you might get splashed by salty waves on a windy day Once you’ve reached the end of the paved walk turn left up the road and walk through the peaceful villa laden streets to reach your car Some of the most beautiful luxury villas of the Riviera can be found here and lovely lemon and pine trees adorn the walkway you can park in Cap Martin near Avenue Virginie Heriot where you’ll find a little side street that merges onto the Promenade Le Corbusier the walk is a must and will quickly become part of your all year round routine The huge project has been beyond bothersome for local residents especially due to the traffic congestion it has caused The 5-star hotel has been a contentious issue since construction began in 2016, particularly for its legal problems. Following our article on its opening One little earthquake and it’ll be the end of all the smoke and mirrors “They should have kept the name VISTAERO, it was classic and the name was perfect,” says Frédérique “Too much pomp and grandeur and I would have kept the V and the name Vistaero, it was iconic,” says Thierry which was part of the building’s old architecture In response to criticism of the “billionaires’ den” look, Etienne provides some much-needed nuance “I’m a local resident and this magnificent work replaces the old Vistaero I saw it rebuilt and I think the result is excellent I’m annoyed by the moaners who are never happy The world is changing and being rebuilt and it’s a symbol of that Congratulations to the builders and engineers!” Overlooking Monte Carlo, the overhanging giant worries inhabitants. “One little earthquake and it’ll be the end of all the smoke and mirrors,” claims Figobé The main problem was the traffic jams created by the work. “They’ll have done us in… With this work… traffic jams every morning and diversions… We deserve at least one free night to see what we think…” laments Michael “An ecological disaster!!!! Not to mention the exceptions and the employees’ vehicles parked dangerously with impunity along the Grande Corniche!” comments Laurent underlining the discontent about the works and the trucks parked despite the grey areas surrounding the Natura 2000 site “This is a very fine achievement, allowing the towns bordering Monaco to also benefit from its clientele,” Fabien points out well summarised in an email from our reader Sergio “High-end establishments often become business drivers: employees benefit from high quality cooking and maintenance.” The Maybourne Riviera is expected to create around 120 jobs per year Le Corbusier's beach house Le Cabanon Thomas Rebutato's restaurant L'Etoile de Mer (where this set often dined) and holiday cabins Les Unités de Camping This summer you can visit these masterpieces of modernism - restored this sliver of coastline is branded Cap Moderne 'The reopening of the whole site is important because some great personal adventures took place here as well as great architecture,' says Cap Moderne's Hélène Fincker and drowned swimming in the bay below in 1965 Such was the condition of many of the buildings that it's taken the Conservatoire du Littoral - the French coastal agency that now has ownership - the last 15 years to restore them In the 50th anniversary of Le Corbusier's death Cap Moderne is a fitting tribute to a place where the foundations of modern architecture were laid 'Cap Moderne' is open this season until 31 October 2015 by guided tour, advance booking only; Tuesday to Sunday between 10am and 2pm; tickets about £15 This feature was first published in Condé Nast Traveller July 2015 With a panoramic view from Italy to Monte-Carlo the two establishments of the Maybourne Riviera in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin revisit specialities from the Provençal region Facing the sea, nestled on its rock, the Maybourne Riviera Hotel (formerly known as Vista Palace) has just opened two new restaurants whose menus are signed by the three-starred chef Mauro Colagreco and provides a menu based on regional specialities From burrata to ‘salade Niçoise’ by way of foccacia: the kitchen showcases local culinary heritage the chef also presents his signature dish: lemon tart accompanied by cottage cheese ice cream The dishes can be savoured in a decor designed by the British Bryan O’Sullivan studio in colours that reflect the Côte d’Azur as it comes from the Biot glassworks and the Manufacture de Monaco Mauro Colagreco has centred his menu around marine produce blue lobster or even Nori seaweed marine millefeuille or dessert: cuisine that showcases products from the coast this menu aims to raise awareness of the produce caught in the coastal waters the importance of following the seasons and the different fishing depths Mauro Colagreco has also chosen to install a maturing chamber The chamber is devoted to storing fish for an extended maturing period This should help avoid waste and ensure the whole fish is used +33 4 93 37 22 45 rivierarestaurant@maybourneriviera.com +33 4 93 37 22 44 ceto@maybourneriviera.com