Les Roches Rouges

Item: Les Roches Rouges
Rating: 44
Author: Patrick Janelle

Where:
Côte d'Azur, France
Why:Work trip with my team, The Liquor Cabinet, researching spirit distillation (and sneaking in a few photoshoots).
When:June 2018
Who:Me, my brother Peter Janelle (who I co-founded The Liquor Cabinet with), and the rest of the TLC team.

While the chic entrance to the hotel is on a main beach thoroughfare, it is subtly shielded from road traffic by thick, translucent sliding glass doors imprinted with the hotel logo.

Les Roches Rouges Step through the breezy reception area, and you’re met with jaw-dropping Mediterranean views that also overlook the hotel’s gorgeous rock pool.

Step through the breezy reception area, and you’re met with jaw-dropping Mediterranean views that also overlook the hotel’s gorgeous rock pool.

Les Roches Rouges The property is set on three levels that descend toward the beach and coastline. One of the resorts two restaurants, the more casual La Plage, overlooks the water.

The property is set on three levels that descend toward the beach and coastline. One of the resorts two restaurants, the more casual La Plage, overlooks the water.

Contributor Patrick Janelle at Les Roches Rouge in Côte d'Azur, France

A lounging nook adjacent to the property’s casual, all-day, ocean side restaurant.

Each guest room features a cozy patio with ocean views.

The sun sets over the fresh saltwater rock pool.

Les Roches Rouges The property’s upscale restaurant La Terrasse, is set in an indoor/outdoor dining space with a bar. The concept is a chef-driven set menu with fresh ingredients sourced from the local market each day.

The property’s upscale restaurant La Terrasse, is set in an indoor/outdoor dining space with a bar. The concept is a chef-driven set menu with fresh ingredients sourced from the local market each day.

Highs & Lows

The scene. From the moment you walk through the gorgeous glass-paneled front door and see right through the narrow building to the ocean, you’re in seaside heaven.
The pier...that leads right into the water. Climb down, dive off, or stand at the edge and ponder the universe.
The bar offers a variety of local spirits to sample. One not to miss is rinquinquin, a delightful peach liqueur with a hint of summery sweetness.

The slow pace of service is nice if you’re there to relax, but can feel a tad too slow if you’re there working (and need another coffee or spritz, stat).

The Barometer

Design
Website
Plastic Free
Night's Sleep
Service

Amenities
Takeable Treats
Refer a Friend
Overall Value
Life Changing

Total: 44/50

Important Bits

Type
Luxury boutique hotel.
Vibe
Relaxed Riviera meets mid-century brutalist.
Location
Around a lush bend in the road that hugs the Cote d'Azur coastline, perched just above the famous, eponymous Roche Rouges (red rocks) that appear only in this stretch of the South of France.
Rooms
48
Music
Soft bossanova. Or is it jazz? Something soothing and quiet and very much unobtrusive.
Year Opened
May 2017
Designed By
Festen Architecture formed the chic exteriors while the Parisian boutique studio Be-poles created the artistic identity of the property.

Health & Wellness
A lap pool offers the traditional pool experience, but the saltwater pool, carved into the cliff just above sea level, provides breathtaking views and the feeling of swimming in the ocean (because you are). Yoga, paddle boarding, snorkelling, and kayaking are all on offer, too.
Restaurant
A poolside restaurant with views provides casual Mediterranean fare while an indoor/outdoor, sit-down restaurant upstairs focused on a locally-sourced, chef’s dinner is perfect for a special night out.
Bar
Yes
Minibar
A sophisticated mini bar with olives and Old Fashioneds.
Children
Leave them.
Price
Luxury within reach.
Website
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