The French Riviera is an iconic place in the collective imagination, known for its images of palm trees, yachts, champagne, colorful silks and stars such as Grace Kelly and Brigitte Bardot. However, there is still a real French Riviera untouched by the patina of glamour. To discover it, you can visit the Hôtel Les Roches Rouges halfway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez. This resort has been transformed by French entrepreneur Valéry Grégo, who has returned Provence to its true spirit. In addition, the resort of St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat, with its splendid villas, still evokes the atmosphere of the Belle Époque. To avoid the crowds of Saint-Tropez, one can stay in nearby St-Paul-de-Vence, at the hotel La Colombe d'Or, once frequented by artists such as Picasso and Chagall. Antibes, beloved by Impressionist painters, is an enchanting place right by the sea, while the dreamlike experience at Cap-Eden-Roc is described by Francis Scott Fitzgerald in his novel "Tender is the Night."
