The jewels of our heritage - Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc

Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
and its gardens
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1 HOTEL DU CAP
Built in 1870 by the founder of the ‘Figaro’ newspaper, Auguste
de Villemessant, and originally called ‘Villa Soleil’, was meant to
host writers seeking inspiration. It is in 1887 with the arrival of
Antoine Sella, a hotelier from the Piedmont region in Italy, that
the elegant Napoleon III style building, is named ‘Grand Hotel
du Cap’. In January 1889, the ‘Grand Hotel du Cap’ opens its
doors.
The 1950’s and 1960’s mark the arrival of the world’s elite in a
motley procession , from the Kennedy family to the Greek shipowner Stavros Niarkos, the aeroplane maker Marcel Dassault,
the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Ernest
Hemingway or Nobel Prize winner George Bernard Shaw, all of
them here looking for a living dream : luxury in all simplicity.
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The jewels
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our heritage
2 THE GREAT ALLEY
This mythical alley was created in 1863 and has never been
modified since.
3 THE EDEN-ROC PAVILLON
Erected in 1914, the Eden-Roc pavilion was originally the
Hotel du Cap tea-room, patronised by sovereigns, maharajahs,
businessmen and artists living in the ‘Cap d’ Antibes’. It is
in this period that the emblematic sea water swimming pool
was carved out, in basalt rock. The Eden-Roc pavilion was
extended in 1987 with the creation of 31 Junior Suites as well
as the Eden-Roc Suite.
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4 SWIMMING-POOL
The sea-water swimming-pool was carved out in the rock in
1914. It was renovated in 1990 to create an infinity pool. Situated 4 metres above the sea, it offers a 1m50 depth and a
20m length.
5 TWO FOUNTAINS
Created in 1981, the ‘Two Fountains’ building was renovated
in 2012 and currently offers 16 double rooms.
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6 DOG CIMETERY
The idea of a dog cemetery came up on the sad occasion when
Lady Onslow’s little dog died during their stay here in 1900.
Knowing how closely attached Lady Onslow was to her dog,
the owner of the hotel at that period, after having had a little
coffin built, and always eager to please his clients, suggested
that the little animal be buried next to the rose garden, a
favorite spot where Lady Onslow and her guests often had tea
and passed the time doing their reading and sewing.
Up to date, this whole area is affectionately called “Lady
Onslow’s garden” by the old employees of the hotel.
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Boulevard J.F. Kennedy - BP 29
06601 ANTIBES cedex - France
T + 33 (0)4 93 61 39 01 - F +33 (0)4 93 67 13 83
[email protected]
www.hotel-du-cap-eden-roc.com
7 ROSE GARDEN
On a surface of about 100 square metres, the Rose Garden has
existed for more than 100 years. Listed as a historic garden,
come and stroll among its Queen Elizabeth II white and pink
roses, rich in symbols: the white rose indicating a shy love and
the pink rose tenderness.
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They represent the seasons:
Flowers : Spring
Wheat : Summer
Grapes : Autumn
Covered Statue : Winter
9 WISTERIA
Planted during the creation of the hotel, this magnificent wisteria is therefore more than 140 years old. In April, it offers its
first blue, scented flowers to the bees, a symbol of biodiversity.
A real green roof near the Rose Garden, come and enjoy its
freshness during the hot summer afternoons.
10 PARK
Covering a surface area of about 16 acres, our park is rich with
local species which need little water. It comprises 100 Aleppo pines, 40 stone pines, 33 olive trees which froze in 1950
and have since grown back, 15 one century-old cypresses and
numerous palm trees, 12 of them which are between 20 and
50 years old.
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© HOTEL DU CAP-EDEN-ROC - VI/2014 - EN - 3000 exemplaires
Original Watercolour by Lionel Tarchala - Printed in France by Fantino Imprimeur
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13 ESPACE DU LITTORAL ET DU MILIEU MARIN
(The Coastal and Marine Environment Centre)
Close neighbour and partner of the Hotel, the ‘Espace du Littoral et du Milieu Marin’ is a window on the Mediterranean and
its treasures. This Centre includes a large ecosite which allows
visitors to discover the on-land and in-sea biodiversity of our
coastline. The ‘Aquanautes’ organisation which works closely
with the Hotel, exhibits submarine photographs in this centre.
Visits are organised for the children attending the Kid’s Club.
14 SEASIDE WALK
With the opening of this new area which extends the existing path by an extra 500m, you can walk completely around
the ‘Cap of Antibes’ and have and breathtaking view of the
‘Argent Faux’ cove and of the ’Ilette’ headland. Go and explore
a unique setting which was inaccessible by foot until now.
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COMMEMORATIVE STONE
The great French writer, Anatole France appreciated the
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, peaceful, exclusive place, full of
inspiration. A monument was erected in the Hotel park, near
the pool, at the exact place where he used to write : «What
will be, what was».
15 NATURA 2000
The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is situated in a protected area :
the natural site of the ‘Cap d’Antibes’, it is also listed as an
outstanding building, part of a Natura 2000, unspoilt zone.
We give a great importance to the conservation of our natural
heritage, so you can enjoy during your stay in our hotel a
ravishing protected biodiversity.
12 CAROB TREE
The Carob Tree grains, called carobs, are small and they all
weigh exactly the same. They were used as a standard to weigh
precious gems in the old days. Nowadays we can find the root of
its name in the metric carat adopted as an international norm.
Come and weigh the carob grains!
For this matter, we support a local environmental organisation, ‘Les Aquanautes’ to which we donate 1 € for each stay
in our hotel. If you wish to do so, you can also personally
contribute with a free donation.
ANTIBES
CAGNES SUR MER
uPICASSO MUSEUM
Former workshop of the master, the Picasso museum occupies
the Grimaldi Castle of Antibes. The castle is listed as a historical monument since April 28th 1928.
uGRIMALDI MUSEUM
Situated in the heart of the medieval village of Hauts-deCagnes, the castle contains the Olive Tree museum and
modern art collections.
Open every day from 10 am to 6 pm except Mondays,
night openings in July and August, on Wednesdays and Fridays until 8 pm.
Château Grimaldi, Place Mariejol - Antibes.
SAINT-JEANNET
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vPROVENÇAL MARKET
The Provençal Market displays each morning its rich stalls,
festival of scents and accent, and offers the infinite diversity of
its fresh local produce.
Open every day except Tuesday from 10 to 12 am and from 2 to 6 pm.
Haut-de-Cagnes - Place du Château - Cagnes-sur-Mer
vMAISON RENOIR
With its collections, its 14 original paintings, its sculptures, its
furniture, and its workshop… It constitutes a moving witnessing of the creative and familiar universe of the impressionist
Master.
Under the covered market of Cours Massena, every day from 6 am to 1 pm.
Open every day except Tuesday from 10 to 12am and from 2 to 6 pm.
Chemin des Colettes - Cagnes-sur-Mer
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wBOTANICAL GARDENS IN THE VILLA THURET
Typical of an English garden, the ‘Villa Thuret’ will seduce
you with its collection of trees and rare exotic shrubs.
Open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm.
90, chemin Raymond - Antibes Juan-les-Pins.
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GOURDON
xEILEN ROC VILLA AND ITS GARDENS
Come and discover this villa built in 1867 and its beautiful
22 acre park where you can find an extraordinary variety of
species.
SAINT PAUL DE VENCE
Visit of the historical city.
The enclosure of its walls encircles the little streets and
concentrates a thousand-year old heritage. Go and retrace
the history of the men and the stones in a connection tinged
with intimacy, alone or with a guide.
SAINT-PAUL
˜MAEGHT FOUNDATION
From April 1st to June 30th, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
From July 1st to September 30th, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
afternoon from 3 to 7 pm.
460, avenue L.D. Beaumont - Antibes.
The Maeght Foundation is dedicated, following the will of its
founders, to contemporary creation and it welcomes all art
lovers to celebrate its 50 year anniversary.
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Open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
623, chemin des Gardettes – Saint-Paul de Vence
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CANNES
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uFORVILLE MARKET
The real popular and historical heart of Cannes, Forville market welcomes market gardeners and local fishermen.
Open every morning from 7 am to 1 pm, except on Mondays.
Place du Marché Forville.
GRASSE
vLE SUQUET
Stroll along the narrow and steep streets of the charming old
town, occupied in the old days by the castle of the Lérins abbots
of which subsists the keep, currently the ‘de la Castre’ museum.
NICE
uCHÂTEAU SAINT-MARTIN & SPA
Associated with our hotel, the ‘Château’ was elected Refuge
for Biodiversity for the protection of its park. When you go
to its natural waterfall, you will be able to admire its different
breeding grounds set in the trees, as well as its beehives.
Avenue des Templiers - Vence
CAGNES-SUR-MER
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vCHAPELLE DU ROSAIRE
The «Chapelle du Rosaire» (rosary chapel), masterpiece
created by Henri Matisse, is a monument of sacred art unique
in the world.
Colline du Suquet.
wLÉRINS ISLANDS
Discover the Batéguier pool and its bird reserve, the Royal fort,
the former Iron Mask prison, which holds the Sea museum on
Sainte Marguerite Island. You will appreciate Saint-Honorat
for its Lérins monks Abbey, perfect for meditation.
BIOT
Open every day from 2 to 5.30 pm, mess on Sundays.
466, avenue Henri Matisse - Vence
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SAINT JEANNET
˜BAOU DE ST JEANNET
The word «baou» means «rock» in the provençal language. Go
and ascend it, up to over 2,500 feet high and look down at the
village more than 900 ft below. At the top of the Baou, you
will see a panorama that extends from the alpine summits of
the Mercantour Mountains to the hills around Nice, down to
Antibes, the Lérins Islands and the Esterel mountains.
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GRASSE
˜PERFUMERIES
Live a fascinating experience in the mysterious alchemy of
perfumes through the raw materials, distillation, inflowering,
and the unique creations of perfumers.
NICE
MOUGINS
Fragonard, every day from 9 am to 6 pm.
20, boulevard Fragonard - Grasse.
Molinard, every day from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.
60, boulevard Victor Hugo - Grasse.
vFERNAND LÉGER MUSEUM
At the foot of Biot village, this museum offers great 1950s colourful arrangements as well as a rich program of exhibitions
and cultural activities.
Open all week from 6 am to 5.30 pm and Sundays from 6.30 am to 1.30 pm.
Cours Saleya - Vieux Nice
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u BIOT VILLAGE
From September to June: from Monday to Saturday: 9.30 am - 7 pm
Sunday and public holidays: 10.30 am – 1.30 pm and 2.30 – 7 pm
5 chemin des Combes - Biot.
Roam in front of the harmonious flower arrangements, it’s a
whiff of scents, a bouquet of colours, plants, exotic flowers
that awaits you.
ANTIBES
BIOT
vBIOT GLASSWORKS
Come and admire the unique creative magic of these
mythicals glass-blowers.
˜FLOWER MARKET
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A few miles from the sea, perched on top of a hill, in an
everlasting backdrop of flowers, mimosas, roses, carnations,
this beautiful village is famous in the whole world for its
ceramic production and pieces of glass blown with bubbles.
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Open every day except Tuesday from 10 am to 6 pm.
316, chemin du Val de Pôme - Biot.
The French Riviera
For any information, please contact the concierges by
dialing directly from your room 3236 for the Hôtel du
Cap and 3237 for Pavillon Eden-Roc.
Or you can go directly to the concierge service.