Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat
For many years known as The Bel Air, this famous hotel was constructed in 1908 as a place wher aristocrats and royals and business moguls could spend the winter in a mild climate and surroundings worthy of their great wealth. As the years passed by, the hotel became a year round destination as people ceased to think of the Cote d'Azur just as a place to go in winter. Today the hotel is a hub for the beautiful people, all year round.How the Stage was Set
HISTORY IN BRIEF
1908: Opening date
HISTORY IN DETAIL
Early 1900s: Cap-Ferrat became a magnet for the rich and famous. King Léopold II of Belgium built several residences and an artificial lake. Leopold described the area of the Alpes Maritimes as a “paradise on earth.”
1905: Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild built the Palazzo in 1905, now known as Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and renowned for its sculpted gardens.
1908, February: The Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat opened its doors. The Compagnie Hotelière des Centres de Tourisme Automobile was behind its creation. The hotel was a haven for an aristocratic clientele during the mild winters on the Cote d’Azur. In those days, it was called Bel-Air.
To name just a few famous guests:
From the World of Entertainment
Charlie Chaplin
Tina Turner
Elton John
Liza Minelli
Diana Ross
David Niven
Roger Moore
From the World of Politics
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Boris Yeltsin
Royals and Aristocrats
Duchess of Argyll (Queen Victoria’s daughter)
Duke of Connaught (lived here for 20 years)
48/11 Rooms
Restaurant Le Cap: Michelin-star restaurant with award winning chef Didier Anies
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Pool-side: light dishes and buffet
This is a great place for water sports, golf, tennis, and suntans. It's also one of the best places in the world to mingle with the rich and famous. Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat has probably some of the most expensive real estate in the world and continues to attract the rich and famous. It is truly one the crown jewels of the French Riviera.
Olympic swimming pool
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2 tennis courts
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Hotel bicycles
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Watersports
Google Map
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