Perched atop Cannes like a crown jewel, Le Suquet is an inviting old town with its cobbled streets and Provencal allure. It remains a sentinel of authenticity in a part of France that's too often swayed by trends. Cannes as a whole may dazzle, but Le Suquet captivates, providing travelers and locals a rendezvous of past and present.

The hotel itself is just a few minutes away from the Palais des Festivals, where the world's cinematic and cultural elite gather each year for the Cannes Film Festival.

When looking at the architecture and design, the term 'sculptural' springs to mind. The former 1930s seaside hotel has undergone a complete renovation, overseen by Parisian designer Raphael Navot in collaboration with Faar Architects.

The materials exude unfussy opulence, forming spaces with a 'soft' flow. In Raphael's words, the design ethos embodies purity and unexpectedness, incorporating naturally radiant stones in an organic, intricately plastered white shell.

The interiors boast custom furnishings and wooden shutters, while the Mediterranean garden, designed by landscaper Gwenaëlle Grandjean and the Saint-Lazare agency, flourishes with pines and palm trees.

Comprising 50 rooms and 10 private residences, the hotel presents a color palette evocative of the sea's deep blues and organic sandy tones.

Each room bestows a mesmerizing view of the enchanting Esterel mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The custom-designed furniture harmoniously fits the space, featuring bookcases resembling ocean coral, linen-draped beds, woven rugs, stone desks, and minimalist wall-mounted lighting fixtures, contributing to a tranquil aesthetic.