Anantara Songs with the Riviera: This is the first guide that leads quickly to the French Riviera, and more specifically to Nice. Simply push the door of this grand hotel that has been shining in the heart of Nice’s Place d’Or since the mid-19th century to discover the first address of the Anantara chain in France.
Located on the edge of the Promenade du Paillon, in the heart of the “Carré d’Or” bordered by a few adjacent streets from the famous Promenade des Anglais where luxury shops abound, this new 5-star comes to restore the luster of a building designed by architect Jean-Antoine Scovier in 1850.
Over the course of many years, this neoclassical building has never lost its primary function, that is, to be the hotel facility of choice, ready to welcome all generations of visitors who have made Nice the city in which tourism was truly invented in the center. From the eighteenth century. This fashion only grew and decorated, before Nice’s association with France in 1860, and then after its association with France.
Life was sweet on the Riviera until the start of World War I. Always wealthy, the clientele evolved with society, giving pride of place to noble families Before World War I and then to the poles of industry and finance between the two wars. Suffice it to say that the doors of yesterday’s Hotel de France became the Plaza, and today the Anantara Plaza has seen more than one pass for celebrities, welcoming travelers from all over the world and protecting so much love and secrets around them. 173 years of existence. Will it be the same in the 21st century? All bets are off, but introductions first.
A foothold on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea for Anantara.
A stone’s throw from the waterfront and the famous Promenade des Anglais, Anantara Hotel is directly connected to the Mediterranean Sea. The rooms open onto a foreground of greenery Gardens of Albert I It stretches towards the blue waters of the Mediterranean.
The hall, under its high ceilings and blond wood, welcomes the visitor who is invited to discover the adjoining “Les Colonnades” lobby and its neoclassical decor. Its double-height under-ceiling, elliptical form that is airy and intimate at the same time, is charming and establishes the link to this hotel’s past from first contact.
The architecture here is transcendent with elegant design, providing a perfect space to enjoy beautiful moments to live with family or friends at different times of the day. “Les Colonnades” can go from cheerful with a champagne and caviar bar, to warm with a Nice style tea time around a cozy “Délici Carnaval” and a wheel of finger foods like la niçoise or a variety of original liquids around green coffee. Schedules are flexible and special requests are always possible. There are so many savory or sweet pleasures born from the imagination of Olivier da Costa, the great organizer of the catering services of this wonderful five-star hotel.
Because behind its long Belle Epoque façade remodeled between 1919 and 1920 by architect Charles Delmas and the concept of a space of pure classicism, the hotel comes alive and shines on the original ideas of a chef who created a reputation by developing no less than 7 original restaurant concepts. This is the case at the top of the building with the “SEEN by Olivier” restaurant, which sets Niçoise time, accents SEEN, one of Olivier Da Costa’s most popular restaurant brands. After Sao Paulo, Lisbon and Rome, SEEN will open this new stop on the huge rooftop terrace that gives this hotel an undeniable ‘edge’.
Basic balcony
After more than 3 years of significant renovation and alterations, the space has been redistributed, creating the potential to create 151 rooms overlook the sea from the third floor. Its design combines sophisticated elegance with comfort, even in the bathrooms where you can find beauty accessories in Biot glass. Mediterranean textures blend harmoniously with accents of wood and gold. The 54 sqm Baie des Anges Suite and the 75 sqm Presidential Suite on the 5th floor bring the pinnacle that this hotel has to offer.
This true interpretation of the place signed by the firm of Nice architect Jean-Paul Gomis David with Collins Studio for the common areas and TBC Interior Design & Architecture for the rooms, also allowed for an impressive ceiling opening. The spacious terrace offers a 360-degree view of the Baie des Anges, the old town of Nice and the castle hill that dominates it, or even the green fairway that stretches towards the heights of the hinterland:E Biolle, Cimiez or Mont Baron.
With such a panorama, the hotel has every chance of becoming one of the most iconic places in the city, especially since the “Around the World” cocktails served by bartender Mario Stella are excellent, inspired by cities. Already invested by Anantara such as the local “Socca Sour”, the Romanian-inspired “Barlett” or “Cha Yen Sling” straight from Anantara Bangkok. This break in the sky bodes well for the future because the terrace houses the “Seen by Olivier” bar and restaurant. The tone is sharing dishes, with contemporary recipes and a nod to the culinary traditions of Nice or further afield, with touches from the Far East. Rare and exclusive coffees signed by the Château Crémat also make it possible to discover the Bellet Protected Designation of Origin, which produces several coffees reserved for Anantara.
Dinner is the perfect opportunity to see and be seen in this elegant and comfortable setting, tucked away the night after staying in the adjoining terrace bar or in the outdoor living rooms planted in the spirit of “pergola”. Lunches, in the same bright place, supervised by Executive Chef Denis Gamard, while waiting for a lunch proposal that will soon revive this place even more, a true invitation to all the people of Nice and the inhabitants of this region, to suit the establishment for lunch, a snack, dinner or a drink!
Anantara Spa
Strong point of the series Anantara Born in Thailand, the 300 square meter spa, beauty and wellness services personalize this signature hotel, still unique in France. With 5 cabins, in an elegant and warm atmosphere and with a deliberate holistic approach, Anantara Spa has made massages a ‘must-have’. Various massages from all the cultures of the world are practiced there with all due care and attention. Time passes and you forget everything under expert hands after you choose one of the massage oils on offer, including an exclusive mimosa/ginger fragrance developed by CHO Nature, a fan of organic products and native to the Maritime Alps. Cosmetic treatments are based on products made from seaweed collected in the Tropical Sea And turned to balms, serums, and creams full of beneficial trace elements by marine cosmetics company Breton Thalion.
In the absence of an on-site pool, the agreement with Ruhl’s mansion located near the waterfront allows you to enjoy the fun of water and sun in the sheltered setting of a supervised private beach.
Title of Excellence in “Nisa La Bella”
At the crossroads of everything that makes Nice so charming, discover “Nissa la Bella” now listed as a UNESCO heritage site. Nice is full of amazing places from the old town at the foot of the castle hill to the first Orthodox church built in France, passing through the permanent collections of the church. Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (mamak). The museum’s impressive heritage and cultural dynamism are all assets that justify the candidacy of Nice as the European Capital of Culture in 2028.
Meanwhile, beautiful galleries follow one another in the city that once housed Matisse, Chagall and Dufy, saw Picasso pass by and sheltered the 1960s neo-realist movement around Yves Klein or Niki de Saint Phalle. The Matisse Museum will celebrate its 60th anniversary with an exceptional programme, such as the exhibition “Tom Wesselmann.After Matisse” and then the main exhibition “Matisse Year 30”.
Opened in 1973 by Marc Chagall, André Malraux and Maurice Druon, the Musée National Marc Chagall was, at the time, the first museum dedicated to a living creator. There is a uniquely intimate and spiritual atmosphere that reflects the exceptional participation of Marc Chagall in the construction of this museum, which can be considered an important work of the artist. Marking this anniversary, the exhibition “Me and Chagall!” reviews over 50 years of artistic passion before touching on the issue of the messages and ideals conveyed by the artist and to which every visitor is invited. To illustrate the universality and objectivity of Marc Chagall’s work, the exhibition presents the personal perspectives of today’s figures. Coming from different artistic fields, cultures and nationalities, they have agreed to share with the audience what Chagall awakens in them.Thus throughout the year writers, jockeys, dancers, musicians, perfumers and visual artists will share their approach.
Also worth a visit is the Museum of Photography, depositary of the Charles Nègre Fund, which regularly houses interesting temporary exhibitions such as “Un air du Temps”, the current exhibition of works by photographer Lionel Kazan.
Anantara Hotels is the first step in France
Founded in 2001 in Thailand, the Minor International Group and its flagship upscale hotel brand Anantara now span the globe, from verdant islands to the heart of cosmopolitan cities. The range of destinations currently covers 14 countries, from Asia to Europe and the East.
After Ireland, Portugal and Hungary, Anantara signs its first title in France. Its expansion into Europe, very eclectic, makes this message audible in the old continent, and it is also its signature: “Life is a journey”!
Addresses:
Anantara Plaza – Nice hotel
12 Avenue de Verdun – 06000 Nice, France
Tel: +33 (0) 493 167571
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: plazanice.anantara.com
Restaurant seen by Oliver
Website: www.seennice.com
Schedule :
– Lunch: every day from 12:00 noon until 3:30 pm.
– Dinner: every day from 6:30 pm to 12 am (2 am during summer)
Number: +33 (0) 4 93 16 11 75
e-mail : [email protected]
Nice tourist office
5 Promenade des Anglais
06000 nis
Tel: 33 (0) 4 92 14 46 15
www.nicetourisme.com
www.meet-in-nice.com
Museum of Photography Charles Negri.
1 in place of Pierre Gautier.
06000 nis
Tel: 04 97 13 42 20
www.museephotography.nice.fr
Matisse Museum
164 avenue des Arenes de Cimiez
06000 nis
Tel: 04 93 81 08 08
Museum-matisse-nice.org
Chagall Museum
Dr.. Maynard Avenue
06000 nis
Tel: 04 93 53 87 20
www.musee-chagall.fr
