The British playwright W. Somerset Maugham famously called the C么te d?Azur ?a sunny place for shady people.? But while it?s true that the summer sun seems to shine brighter on the French Riviera, the jet set that flocks to it every season is hardly of ill-repute. Indeed, Pablo Picasso, Brigitte Bardot, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Edith Wharton have all been regulars; today, the list of VIPs and A-listers who frequent the sun-dappled region goes on and on. The appeal is no surprise. Here, you?ll find the world?s most beautiful beaches lining its most stunning sea. Look further and you?ll discover spectacular resorts sporting Michelin-star restaurants and exclusive amenities. And this year, there are more reasons than ever to make a break for Maugham?s ?sunny place. ? Read on for this summer?s French Riviera hot list.
H么tel Byblos Saint-Tropez
Since its grand opening in 1967, the chic H么tel Byblos Saint-Tropez has remained the place to see and be seen among the French Riviera?s well-heeled crowds. The cliff-side resort, which was first constructed by the Lebanese billionaire Jean-Prosper Gay-Para in an attempt to woo the actress Brigitte Bardot, has today grown to resemble a miniature Proven莽al village, dotted with colorful stucco villas and century-old olive trees.
To honor its 50th anniversary this summer, the hotel has partnered with luxury brands like Goyard, Audemars-Piguet, and Missoni Home to create such customized guest offerings as a limited-edition watch and a colo...