Beneath the parasols and behind the art deco façades of La Croisette, the city hums with anticipation each May as the world’s most famous red carpet unfurls once again. From 14 to 23 May 2025, the Cannes Film Festival returns for another season of premieres, power lunches and Champagne-soaked soirées. The guest list promises a who’s who of international cinema – names immortalised on the Chemin des Étoiles, Cannes’ answer to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Just offshore, on the pine-dotted island of Sainte-Marguerite, Le Grand Jardin Cannes by Ultima Collection offers a rare counterpoint to the city’s buzz. This private estate, set within 3.5 acres of botanic gardens and encompassing seven historic buildings with multiple entertaining spaces, is the Riviera’s most exclusive base for enjoying the festival – or slipping away from it entirely.