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, Ultima Le Grand Jardin offers a beguiling French escape. The island’s only private home, this spectacular 12-bedroom retreat is exclusively accessible by sea.
Layout
Ultima Le Grand Jardin 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
Guest house
Suite I
Suite II
Suite III
Suite IV
Cottages 1, 2 & 3
Suites V, VI & VII
Wellness area
Suite VIII
Suite IX
Suite X
Treatment rooms
Sauna
Hammam
Tower
Floor G: Private casino
Floor 1: Tower suite
Highly-bespoke services
A celebratory meal served poolside on tables laden with towers of fruits de mer and lobster. Whizzing over from Cannes, knowing that a fresh drink and masseuse are awaiting your return. These are just some of the services on offer.
Full service
House manager
Private chef
Private butler
Daily housekeeping
Private chauffeur
Daily snacks & treats
Private spa access
Transfers from/to closest airport
Additional cost
Spa treatments
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.

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)

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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