Le Grand Jardin Cannes by Ultima Collection
A hidden paradise in the heart of the French Riviera
Set in 3.5 acres of botanic gardens on Sainte-Marguerite in the bay of Cannes, Le Grand Jardin Cannes offers a beguiling French escape. The island’s only private home, this spectacular 12-bedroom retreat is exclusively accessible by sea.
Highlights
Previous owners of this celebrated historical estate, with its private botanical garden and direct sea access, include Louis XIV.
Complete privacy
Escape to the island's only place to stay
Raised pool
Relax by the pool overlooking the gardens
An ancient fortress
Revel in the history of our estate
Art collection
Admire striking modern art in the grounds
Koi pond
Take a mindful moment at the pond
Complete privacy
Escape to the island's only place to stay
Raised pool
Relax by the pool overlooking the gardens
An ancient fortress
Revel in the history of our estate
Art collection
Admire striking modern art in the grounds
Koi pond
Take a mindful moment at the pond
Complete privacy
Escape to the island's only place to stay
Raised pool
Relax by the pool overlooking the gardens
An ancient fortress
Revel in the history of our estate
Art collection
Admire striking modern art in the grounds
Koi pond
Take a mindful moment at the pond
Layout
Le Grand Jardin Cannes features seven buildings, including a 16th-century turreted fortress, the restored Governor’s House and three cottages. Dotted around the fragrant grounds, they house multiple entertaining spaces and a show-stopper spa.
Governor's House
Dining room
Living room
Master suite
Dining room
Living room
Master suite
Guest house
Suite I
Suite II
Suite III
Suite IV
Suite I
Suite II
Suite III
Suite IV
Cottages 1, 2 & 3
Suites V, VI & VII
Suites V, VI & VII
Wellness area
Suite VIII
Suite IX
Suite X
Treatment rooms
Sauna
Hammam
Suite VIII
Suite IX
Suite X
Treatment rooms
Sauna
Hammam
Tower
Floor G: Private casino
Floor 1: Tower suite
Floor G: Private casino
Floor 1: Tower suite
Unrivalled accommodation
Le Grand Jardin Cannes features 12 guest rooms, including the sea-view master suite, which spans the top floor of the fort, as well as guest cottages and the historical fort suite, with its own private library.
Spacious suites
Choose from cottages, guest suites or the historical Tower
Stylish indoor-outdoor living
Relax in the lounge areas or al fresco
Dining areas
Take your pick from various dining options
Private gardens
Stroll through the sprawling landscaped gardens
Spacious suites
Choose from cottages, guest suites or the historical Tower
Stylish indoor-outdoor living
Relax in the lounge areas or al fresco
Dining areas
Take your pick from various dining options
Private gardens
Stroll through the sprawling landscaped gardens
Spacious suites
Choose from cottages, guest suites or the historical Tower
Stylish indoor-outdoor living
Relax in the lounge areas or al fresco
Dining areas
Take your pick from various dining options
Private gardens
Stroll through the sprawling landscaped gardens
Highly-bespoke services
A poolside celebratory meal on tables laden with towers of fruits de mer and lobster. Travelling knowing that a fresh drink and masseuse await you. These are just some of the services on offer.
*Concierge services provided by our partners
Full service
Fully staffed villa with dedicated manager, chef, butler, housekeeping, driver and spa therapist
Packing & unpacking service
Transfers from/to closest airport
Unlimited boat transfer from/to Cannes between 10 am - 7 pm
Daily breakfast and afternoon delights
Lunch & dinner service, with food items charged at cost for complete flexibility
Free flow selected water, soft drinks, coffee/teas and juices
Cinema experience
Daily housekeeping
High-speed WiFi
Fully staffed villa with dedicated manager, chef, butler, housekeeping, driver and spa therapist
Packing & unpacking service
Transfers from/to closest airport
Unlimited boat transfer from/to Cannes between 10 am - 7 pm
Daily breakfast and afternoon delights
Lunch & dinner service, with food items charged at cost for complete flexibility
Free flow selected water, soft drinks, coffee/teas and juices
Cinema experience
Daily housekeeping
High-speed WiFi
Additional cost
Lunch & dinner food items, charged at cost
Laundry and dry cleaning
Spa treatments
Alcoholic beverages
Childcare
Lunch & dinner food items, charged at cost
Laundry and dry cleaning
Spa treatments
Alcoholic beverages
Childcare
World-class amenities
Our private island estate doesn’t only deliver big on exclusive grounds and one-of-a-kind location. This superlative luxury estate features an expansive spa with an outdoor swimming pool, three treatment rooms and a hair salon as well as a private dock for easy access to and from Cannes.
Ultima Collection experiences
The island of Sainte-Marguerite is a slice of paradise, nicknamed “the forest on the water” and an idyllic antidote to the buzz of Cannes. Let your Ultima Collection team book out the island’s iconic La Guerite restaurant for an exclusive party; boat you over to Sainte-Marguerite’s sister island, Île de Saint-Honorat; or charter a yacht to whisk you over to Saint-Tropez for the day.
Ultima Corfu
Boating day trips
Picture this: standing at the front of your private yacht’s deck as you dart across the Ionian Sea, pointing out spots for snorkelling and scuba diving, or dramatic arches and cliffs where a chef can prepare an exquisite lunch on the water.
Ultima Corfu
Cooking Class
Leave with Grecian culinary know-how from the island’s best. We can organise a cooking class with your private chef, Alexandros Porfyris. Having competed on MasterChef Greece and placed 10th out of 5000 candidates, you can be sure that you will be learning from one of the best. Try cooking traditional Greek dishes, whilst practising new skills in the kitchen.
Ultima Corfu
Jeep Safari Excursion
A jam-packed day can be just as relaxing. And that’s what this Jeep Commander safari around Corfu is - a day crammed with natural highs that will leave you feeling as though you’ve taken a deep breath of fresh air. You can leave it to us. We know the unmissable beauty spots on the island for you to savour during this six-hour Jeep adventure.
Ultima Corfu
Boating day trips
Picture this: standing at the front of your private yacht’s deck as you dart across the Ionian Sea, pointing out spots for snorkelling and scuba diving, or dramatic arches and cliffs where a chef can prepare an exquisite lunch on the water.
Ultima Corfu
Cooking Class
Leave with Grecian culinary know-how from the island’s best. We can organise a cooking class with your private chef, Alexandros Porfyris. Having competed on MasterChef Greece and placed 10th out of 5000 candidates, you can be sure that you will be learning from one of the best. Try cooking traditional Greek dishes, whilst practising new skills in the kitchen.
Ultima Corfu
Jeep Safari Excursion
A jam-packed day can be just as relaxing. And that’s what this Jeep Commander safari around Corfu is - a day crammed with natural highs that will leave you feeling as though you’ve taken a deep breath of fresh air. You can leave it to us. We know the unmissable beauty spots on the island for you to savour during this six-hour Jeep adventure.
Ultima Corfu
Boating day trips
Picture this: standing at the front of your private yacht’s deck as you dart across the Ionian Sea, pointing out spots for snorkelling and scuba diving, or dramatic arches and cliffs where a chef can prepare an exquisite lunch on the water.
Ultima Corfu
Cooking Class
Leave with Grecian culinary know-how from the island’s best. We can organise a cooking class with your private chef, Alexandros Porfyris. Having competed on MasterChef Greece and placed 10th out of 5000 candidates, you can be sure that you will be learning from one of the best. Try cooking traditional Greek dishes, whilst practising new skills in the kitchen.
Ultima Corfu
Jeep Safari Excursion
A jam-packed day can be just as relaxing. And that’s what this Jeep Commander safari around Corfu is - a day crammed with natural highs that will leave you feeling as though you’ve taken a deep breath of fresh air. You can leave it to us. We know the unmissable beauty spots on the island for you to savour during this six-hour Jeep adventure.
Location
An oasis on the fairytale island of Sainte-Marguerite, just moments from the glamour of Cannes.
Nice to Cannes: 47 km (30 min drive)
Cannes to Sainte Marguerite Island: 6 km (10 min by boat)
Nice to Cannes: 47 km (30 min drive)
Cannes to Sainte Marguerite Island: 6 km (10 min by boat)
Cannes
Keep an eye on “your” island while you sip cocktails at Baoili or kick back at the private beach at Le Majestic, scud along the coastline to classics such as Cap d’Antibes and Saint-Tropez, or simply revel in the joyous seclusion of Sainte-Marguerite.
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