Right in front of the infamous red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival lies the iconic 5-star Hotel Barrière Le Majestic. Established in 1926, before the launch of the renowned festival, Le Majestic has become the place of choice for actors and celebrities every year in May
Located on the most renowned and glamorous seaside avenue of the French Riviera, Boulevard de la Croisette, a spot for luxury shopping, fine dining and beach activities. With 257 Rooms, 92 Suites on 7 floors, this art deco style palace-hotel has been evolving ever since its establishment and remains a lively landmark: “The attraction of the Croisette is largely due to its architectural heritage and its façades dating from the Belle Époque and Roaring Twenties which bear witness to the city’s history. This is an image which has to be respected”, shares architect Renaud d’Hauteserre.
For an exquisite stay, The Majestic Penthouse is a superb apartment with a private terrace offering serene space with a private swimming pool that is 11 meters long. Designer Pascal Desprez’s decor features a subtle blend of seaside ambience and classic French elegance, using a profusion of wood and warm, elegant tones to celebrate the natural light and panoramic views. Another extraordinary option is the Christian Dior Suite which combines the inimitable style of Christian Dior, the expertise of the Barrière group and the creation of Nathalie Ryan, accredited interior decorator of the Parisian fashion house. The Riviera Suite transforms a simple stay into a luxury cruise with its maritime-inspired decor and a blend of navy blue, white, beige and brass, with pictures and paintings chosen to adorn the walls with their idealized images of the sea in all its glory, and of the combination of wood and metal which evokes the interior of a yacht. Other suites to keep your eyes on are The Mélodie Suite, The Michèle Morgan Suite and two luxurious suites on the third and fifth floor.
To experience serenity and wellbeing, Le Majestic’s Diane Barrière Spa is a place to spend a day in. Immersing guests in an elegant and luxurious setting, where they can enjoy expert treatments provided by Biologique Recherche; a research and development company dedicated to creating treatments and developing products aimed at skincare professionals. Facial treatments offer unique and relaxing treatments, leaving your skin feeling rejuvenated and stress-free. For the body a range of treatments which detox, refine and sculpt the body, resulting in a more harmonious silhouette, softer skin and lighter legs. For the hair, a highly specialized range of treatments which restore and recondition your scalp, demonstrating exceptional know-how. LIGNE SAINT-BARTH is also presented as a true master in relaxation and wellbeing, the latter offers a range of beauty treatments with relaxing qualities. Its beauty secret lies in the Caribbean fruit and flowers used in its treatments and products, offering a sensual and exotic experience with a truly escapist feel. And finally, a hi-tech fitness center with its bright, airy room and cutting-edge fitness equipment and facing the sea offers its guests an attractive space dedicated to sport and wellbeing.
For fine dining, Le Fouquet’s is a charming venue, with its warm, cozy dining room decorated in shades of gold, red and taupe and its veranda flooded with the beautiful natural light of the French Riviera. Images of film stars on the walls add to its decorative appeal. Le Fouquet’s Cannes is inspired by the typical “brasserie”-style dishes which are part of the world-renowned French tradition and created by head Chef Pierre Gagnaire. And the BFire Restaurant, on the beach, with a cuisine imagined by Chef Mauro Colagreco, voted the World’s Best Chef 2020. Dominique Desseigne and Mauro Colagreco combined their talents to develop a new dining concept for the spot. Argentinian by birth, this great Chef who works on the French Riviera comes from an Italian family – a fine combination which has resulted in cuisine which focuses on seasonal produce and a skillful method of cooking over a wood fire borrowed from Argentina. Here, everything is cooked over flames or embers. This wood-fired technique developed by Mauro Colagreco gives meat, fish, vegetables and fruits unexpected nuances and intense flavors.
Finally, La Plage Barrière Le Majestic beach boasts an impressive experience right on the Mediterranean. With 300 sun-loungers on the beach and a choice of water sports such as parasailing, water skiing and tubing.
Le Majestic offers every guest the opportunity to live as lavishly as the heritage that birthed its architecture. From luxurious rooms with panoramic views, spa treatments developed by industry leaders and elevated dining experiences making a glamorous haven on the French Riviera.
Text by Victor Gee
