Riviera Revival: 6 French Riviera Hotels Worth Visiting This Summer
The French Riviera has always known how to cast a spell, but lately, the Côte d’Azur is experiencing a dazzling renaissance. Moving away from the hyper-glossy, heavy-handed luxury of the early 2000s, the coast is returning to what made it legendary in the first place: raw Mediterranean beauty, artistic soul, and long, slow lunches under the pine trees.
May 17, 2026
GuidesWhether you are looking for a highly anticipated private island opening, a converted historic sanctuary, or an iconic artistic haunt, these six properties are the ultimate places to drop anchor this summer.
The Glamorous New Escape: Zannier Île de Bendor (Bandol)
For decades, Île de Bendor—a tiny, seven-hectare private island just off the coast of Bandol—was the eccentric playground of
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