Opened in 1926 on the Boulevard de la Croisette directly opposite the Palais des Festivals, the white Belle Époque facade that anchors Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes has become as much a part of the Film Festival's visual grammar as the red carpet itself. The building's Neoclassical massing — arched ground-floor windows, wrought-iron balconies, and red awnings that stripe the elevation in the house colours of the Barrière group — carries the confident scale of the grands hôtels that lined the Riviera in the interwar years, a period when Cannes existed almost entirely for the pleasure of a moneyed northern European clientele chasing winter sun. The property runs to 349 rooms and suites across seven floors, with interiors that blend a restrained contemporary palette — charcoal carpet, dark-lacquered furniture, brass wall sconces, upholstered headboards in cream and geometric patterned throws — against views of the bay that do most of the decorative work. The beach operation is where the Majestic earns its particular distinction along the Croisette. A private pontoon extending directly into the Golfe de la Napoule, lined with white-upholstered sun loungers and square parasols, gives the property a genuinely nautical edge that the Fouquet's Cannes restaurant — its beach pavilion fitted with rattan seating, jute rugs, and a sculptural oval ceiling installation in layered blue tones — reinforces with a lighter, more Mediterranean register. The contrast between the formal grandeur of the landward facade and this relaxed waterfront personality is the tension the Majestic has always navigated, and mostly resolved in its own favour.

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The iconic Majestic gazes out to sea on the Croisette in Cannes, offering up views of the Palais des Festivals’ famous steps. At almost one hundred years of age, this five-star temple to French elegance and refinement is known for its timeless charm and breathtaking views over the Mediterranean. The hotel’s rooms and suites unfold in an ode to pure peace and quiet, while the Fouquet's and Ciro’s Cannes serve up delicious dishes that put the emphasis on refined cuisine. The private beach, heated outdoor pool and water sports activities provide the perfect setting for guests who like to get moving, while the Spa Diane Barrière is brimming with bespoke holistic treatments to help you unwind, along with the hotel’s very own sauna, hammam and gym. Younger guests are given the VIP treatment at the Studio By Petit VIP, where fun, creative and educational activities give children aged 4 to 12 the opportunity to dive deep into the world of art and the silver screen.