This palatial hotel in Cannes has taken advantage of the winter to endow its beach with new contemporary decor, with interior architect Jean-Philippe Nuel playing the ace of “eco-responsibility”. Benefiting from a landing-stage that can be privatized, guests are invited to sample Mediterranean cuisine signed Maryan Gandon and Japanese dishes proposed by Toyofumi Ozuru. Last but not least, 400 beach mattresses and sun-loungers await you on the sand, facing the sea and Lérins Islands. Majestic Barrière, 10 bd de La Croisette, Cannes (04 92 98 77 00).