Experience 1920s charm at Villa Elegance on Cap d'Antibes, with sea views, a private pool, and stylish interiors.
Really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning!
“Our family really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning one day, the Antibes and Juan Les Pins areas were beautiful! The kids loved the pool area and their proximity to the beaches, their days were packed with adventure. The accommodation is...”
Really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning!
“Our family really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning one day, the Antibes and Juan Les Pins areas were beautiful! The kids loved the pool area and their proximity to the beaches, their days were packed with adventure. The accommodation is...”
Step back in time to the French Riviera in the 1920s as you look out towards the Mediterranean from your beautiful sea-facing villa with a private swimming pool in a prime position on Cap d’Antibes.
The water’s edge is merely metres away where boats gently bob in the marina. The vistas are especially wonderful from Villa Elegance’s main living room – gaze as far as Île Sainte-Marguerite and the Bay of Cannes. It’s here that you can truly appreciate the early 20th century French charm of this recently refurbished abode that has remained in the same family for generations.
Admire family-owned paintings and original objets d’art alongside a stylish blend of vintage and modern furnishings whilst the decor exudes an abundance of character. We adore the coolness of the green marbled floor across much of the main floor – the house is also air-conditioned throughout. The chef’s kitchen is simply delightful with high-end Smeg appliances and gorgeous detailing – cook to your heart’s delight as fellow guests chill out with board games or TV in the second lounge.
Up to 12 guests can sleep restfully at Villa Elegance. Upstairs there are two master bedrooms with elegant en suite bathrooms and doors opening to a pretty balcony overlooking the coast. Another two garden-facing bedrooms share a spacious shower room whilst downstairs you will find the prettiest of double bedrooms with vintage furnishings alongside a cosy bedroom with a built-in bunk-bed.
Back to the light-filled living room, open the French windows and follow the steps down to the heated swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers, parasols and the Mediterranean garden. Dine outside beside the loveliest of summer kitchens with a Big Green Egg barbecue, always with that uninterrupted view of the marina and sea beyond.
Perched slightly above the coastal road, you only need to stroll a few moments and you will find yourself by the sea. There’s a high-end hotel very close by with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a seasonal beach club for mezzes, cocktails or ice-cream. Locals and visitors alike gather on the small beach at sunset for yet more idyllic scenery.
Juan-les-Pins is within walking distance with summer waterside restaurants such as Belle Rives Plage around 10 minutes on foot. The chic seaside resort is famed for its great beaches, watersports, vibrant nightlife and annual jazz festival. You will no doubt fall in love with the historic citadel in Antibes, 2.5km away, home to a daily Provençal market, charming restaurants and Picasso museum.
Hike along Cap d’Antibes' spectacular coastal path or experience glorious landscapes as you venture into the hinterland with pretty hilltop villages such as Mougins and Biot. What’s more, you are also so close to the allure of Cannes and its palm-fringed beaches along this iconic stretch of the Côte d’Azur.
What Oliver loves...
Step back in time to a bygone era as you admire Villa Elegance’s beautiful interiors exuding a classic sense of French charm
With a south-westerly aspect, the views towards the marina and glistening sea are spectacular
The water’s edge is merely metres away – within a very short stroll you will reach a pretty beach, an upmarket beach club and a Michelin starred restaurant
This is a prime position on Cap d’Antibes, within walking distance to the chic seaside resort of Juan-les-Pins
The likes of Cannes, Nice and even Monaco can be easily reached
What you should know
This stunning villa sleeps up to 12 guests across five double bedrooms and a bedroom with a built-in bunk-bed.
Guests need to be able to safely manage steps across the villa and grounds and young children will need to be supervised outside.
Do book well in advance if you wish to dine at the nearby Michelin starred restaurant.
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Villa Elegance
Walk to Village
Walk to Beach
Beach Nearby
Villa Elegance enjoys a prestigious French Riviera setting on Cap d’Antibes overlooking the glistening sea. The chic seaside resort of Juan-les-Pins is just a 15-minute walk away.
The villa is slightly perched above the coastal road, only a few steps from a marina. Just around the corner is a hotel with a Michelin starred restaurant and upmarket beach club next to a little beach with beautiful sunsets. There is a diving centre near here and canoeing/kayaking opportunities in the summer.
There are several other bays within walking distance including Plage des Ondes and the sandy shores and beachside restaurants of Juan-les-Pins. Indeed, within a 10-minute stroll you could be dining by the water’s edge at Belle Rives Plage, open from June to end-August.
On the other side of the peninsula, Plage de la Garoupe (2.3km) is where Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Picasso once gathered, now home to private beach clubs and restaurants including Plage Keller. The iconic coastal walking path starts here, a rugged and winding stone trail with the most stunning vistas of the Mediterranean. Pass Baie des Milliardaires d'Antibes before reaching the end of the trail, then it is around another half hour walk back up to Villa Elegance.
Enjoy summer boat trips from Juan-les-Pins including ferries across to the Lérins Islands as well as a range of seasonal watersports. If staying in July, check the dates of the annual jazz festival which has historically attracted some of the greatest jazz musicians in the world. Throughout the summer there are plenty of bars and clubs for guests wishing to experience the nightlife of the Côte d’Azur.
For a change of scene, explore the warren of narrow lanes in the charming citadel of Antibes (2.5km) and pick up local delights at the Provençal market (open most mornings). The Musée Picasso is also in the historic citadel and don’t miss the National Picasso Museum in nearby Vallauris (7km). Art lovers should also find the time to visit the Fondation Maeght just outside the artistic village of St Paul de Vence (20km).
Other highlights along the coast include Cannes (10km), Nice (24km), Villefranche-sur-Mer (35km) and even Monaco (45km) or venture into the French Riviera hinterland for pretty hilltop villages, more gastronomic restaurants and historic market towns – Valbonne, Mougins and Biot can all be reached within half an hour.
The Region
The Provençal way of life is one that’s deeply tempting for anyone who’s been feeling the need to get away from it all. This is a place where the Mediterranean weather turns fields of corn and lavender into picture-perfect backdrops, where you can sip your locally bought wine and enjoy the landscapes before heading out and tackling them head-on with a range of great activities for families, groups of friends and adventurous foodies. Better yet, our range of villas in Provence and chateaux and holiday homes in the Côte d’Azur make the perfect base to explore this enchanting region!
