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Built on a rocky peninsula high above the picturesque French town of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, known for its 10th-century medieval castle and ancient Vallonnet caves, whose rich legacy of patrons includes the likes of Coco Chanel, Dali, Picasso, and Jean Cocteau, rests The Maybourne Riviera, the new, strikingly modernist hotel from the upscale Maybourne Hotel Group, operators of Claridge’s, The Connaught, and The Berkeley in London, and The Maybourne Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. With dramatic panoramic views of the coastline that take in Cap-Martin and Italy to the west and Monte Carlo to the east, it’s a prime location for this Jean-Michel Wilmotte-designed, 69-room resort (all of which have spectacular views of the sea), set on restored ancient gardens with walled-in walkways, citrus orchards, and a seasonal herb garden. It’s a collaborative project in many ways: The Maybourne has partnered with artists, designers, and architects, including Andre Fu, Bryan O’Sullivan, Marcelo Joulia, Pierre Yovanovitch, and Rigby & Rigby to create singular spaces while also working with local artisans to create bespoke art, glassware, ceramics, and furnishings. Similarly, the culinary offerings are, one might say, a perfect pairing, helmed by two of the world’s best chefs: Ceto and the Riviera Restaurant, courtesy of Mauro Colagreco of three-Michelin star Mirazur, in nearby Menton, and past holder of the No. 1 position in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, as well as Haute Living culinary ambassador Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the man behind the Pool Bar & Terrace and the soon-to-be-opened Jean-Georges at The Maybourne Riviera. Japanese chef Hiro Sato is also set to bring his worldclass sushi to the property soon, while executive pastry chef Benoit Dutreige is responsible for the sweet treats offered at the very British afternoon tea. Guests of the hotel have exclusive access to the chic Maybourne Riviera Beach Club nearby and will be transported there from the hotel (or to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Monte Carlo) by open-top bespoke biminis, decorated in the hotel’s signature lemon and white stripes, which are just as lovely as the property’s mosaic pavements, André Fu-designed spa, and outdoor infinity pool built into the rock with signature orange sunbeds overlooking the ever-changing panorama of distant sailboats. 1551 Rte de la Turbie, 06190 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
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