For coastal-chic Riviera escapes, Les Roches Rouges sets the gold standard: a modernist, modish sanctuary perched high above the Mediterranean Sea, with private gardens, Provencal fine dining, and panoramic views
Location
Straddling a sleepy stretch of the Côte d’Azur, Les Roches Rouges sits halfway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, just outside Saint-Raphaël. Most international travellers touch down in Nice before taking a leisurely Uber ride onwards, or hopping on the regional train to Le Dramont station, which is a short eight-minute stroll from the hotel. Both journeys take around 90 minutes and come with unparalleled vistas as you wind along the coastline.
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The vibe
A sleek sugar cube perched atop the cliffside, this stylish Riviera retreat unfolds in layers toward the sea. Descend one floor at a time, and you’ll pass by the boutique spa and relaxed living spaces that open onto a wide waterside terrace. Interiors are a masterclass in understated Côte d’Azur cool: think whitewashed walls with the odd pop of colour, terracotta tiles, and rattan accents. Every space is primed to face the sea beyond, with rocky private isle Île d’Or the only silhouette on the horizon.
Service
Service is relaxed but reliable, reflecting the laissez-faire spirit of the Riviera. Expect a mostly hands-off approach: staff will leave you to unwind and take each day at your own pace, but are friendly and peppy when you catch their attention.
Bed and bath
All 67 bedrooms are bright and airy in line with the hotel’s minimal, stripped-back aesthetic. In June this year, 25 new bedrooms were unveiled in a once-dormant building set apart from the main hotel. This modernist cube, framed by mustard-yellow awnings, boasts panoramic Mediterranean views: possibly the best in the house. Breezy bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto sea-facing balconies, smartly tiled bathrooms, and marshmallow-soft beds. Interior architects Antoine Ricardou and Clémentine Larroumet of Atelier Saint-Lazare have given these spaces plenty of flair: think curated artworks, rattan accents, and chic…
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