“An intimate establishment that has kept its true soul despite legendary status”

The Colombe d’Or started life in 1920 as “Chez Robinson”, a café bar with an open air-terrace where people would dance at weekends. It soon attracted characters from the neighbourhood, which gave the idea to Paul with the support of his wife Baptistine “Titine”, to extend and reopen as the Colombe d’Or, an inn of 3 rooms. The friendly atmosphere together with Paul’s deep interest in the arts brought the visit of many artists and the walls were soon covered by paintings, which often were exchanged for a stay or a few meals.

In 1940 the south became the “free zone” and a whole variety of thinkers and artists moved to the Cote d’Azur turning the Colombe d’Or into one of their places to meet. Jacques Prevert for instance, on the set of Carnet’s “Devils Envoys” lodged at the hotel and somehow never left, he moved to the village and became Paul’s close friend. The careful expansion continued with the facade being assembled with stones from an old castle in Aix-en-Provence and the architect Jacques Couelle designing a fireplace with the hand imprints of the people who helped to build it.

The end of the war saw the arrival of the international crowd and the new friendships between Paul’s son Francis and new visitors: Yves Montand, Lino Ventura, Serge Reggiani. Francis married Yvonne a young women of Danish origin and together they followed in Paul’s steps, commissioning amongst other things a colourful ceramic by Fernand Leger for the terrace. The fifties were the time of Miro, Braque, Chagall, followed by the time of Calder, Cesar and all the others, it is also, in 1951, the story of Montand and Simone Signoret and their wedding in Saint-Paul.

The art collection has grown years after years until today; the latest work installed is a large ceramic by the Irish artist Sean Scully for the swimming pool area.

And the Roux family continues to take care of the Colombe d’Or.

“The world famous Colombe d’Or hotel enjoys a privileged location, and unites the Provençal way of life with an amazing and unique private modern art collection. For decades, the Roux family has held the secret of this unrivalled art of living, and has been host to such extraordinary personalities as Pablo Picasso, Jacques Prévert, Yves Montand and James Baldwin. Regular visitors to this beautiful location, Matisse, Braque, Léger, Calder, César and many others have left their magnificent works of art which are now an integral part of this unique setting.” M. Assouline.

A real Garden on St Tropez’s Beach

On the famous beach of Pampelonne located in the charming “quartier du Pinet », Jardin Tropezina offers an exceptional setting for a light and friendly pause, just a stone’s throw from le Château de la Messardière. Like a garden furnished with furniture collected over the years a garden where you have lunch under the pergola, where you linger at the table, where you fall asleep in the sun in the shade of the local vegetation.

All year round, come and enjoy the sun in the shade of the parasols, and let yourself be tempted by a sunny and family Mediterranean cuisine. Dishes are meticulously prepared from seasonal products, most often from local origins, to offer you the highest quality ingredients. And because pleasure is not limited only to a plate, a caring team is here to listen to your wishes and serve you in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. You’ll love it here.

Since 1935, a worldwide clientele has been seduced by La Guérite’s charm, authenticity, and cuisine, which is both Mediterranean and healthy.

Nestled on the rocky cove of Ile Sainte-Marguerite in front of Cannes, La Guérite features 1000 m2 of space where you can come and discover authentic Mediterranean cuisine, which has been created by one of the wonders of Greek gastronomy: Yiannis Kioroglou.

Alternating baking, braising, and barbecue, Chef Yiannis Kioroglou and his entire team, who are skilled of aromatic herbs and marinades, will become creators of flavors in preparing your meal and make you enjoy a culinary second to none experience. He comes from Athens and has remained faithful to his roots cuisine despite his many gourmet wanderings in San Sebastian, on the French Riviera and in the Italian countryside… Yiannis Kioroglou puts the sun in our cuisine!

When he is not in front of the oven, he visits the farmers and fish markets in search of the best products so that we can serve you high quality fresh cuisine.

Private events:
This area can accommodate 300 people and is divided into a 250 m2 shaded area and a 100 m2 open air area.

Opening hours:
The restaurant is open every day of the week for lunch and  for dinner in high season.

“This famous restaurant on the Sainte Marguerite Island in front of Cannes, which is one of the emblematic places of the stars, and the favorite rendezvous of celebrities in summer, is to be booked urgently, and in advance if possible, to be sure to have a table….La Guérite was originally a restaurant for boaters passing through the Côte d’Azur. They will feel at home.” from Chic Riviera