The 1932 Hotel & Spa Cap d'Antibes – MGallery
Antibes, France
The 1932 Hotel & Spa Cap d'Antibes – MGallery
5 Avenue Saramartel, Antibes, France, 06160 Original Property Opened in 1932 Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2023Rêver en bleu (Dream in blue) is the slogan of Juan-les-Pins, a storied destination known for the stone pine trees that dot the landscape. The 1932 Hotel & Spa Cap d'Antibes is perched on the outskirts of this French Riviera town, a favored haunt among the world’s glitterati. Built in the Jazz Age, this Art Deco boutique hotel boasts stunning views of the crystal-clear Mediterranean. Travelers are invited to bask in the dazzling surroundings and luxury living at one of the 64 Art Deco-inspired guestrooms and suites, many with balconies. The hotel’s rooftop terrace with patio and pool are ideal for reveling in a sunset over glistening blue waters. Designed by architect Georges Dikansky in 1932 and debuting as The 1932 Hotel & Spa Cap d’Antibes – MGallery, this gorgeous multistory Art Deco edifice has been masterfully restored to its former glory along with modern updates.
Discover
- Gain insight into how hotel architect Georges Dikansky developed an Art Deco classicizing style, in part, inspired by the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts at the World’s Fair in Paris.
- Marvel at the hotel’s cylindrical grand salon that faces the coastline, hailed by many as an architectural masterpiece when first completed in 1932.
- Discover the extensive preservation efforts to restore every facet of the building’s authentic Art Deco architecture as the hotel debuts as The 1932 Hotel & Spa Cap d’Antibes – MGallery.
Explore
- Stroll the pathways of the botanical gardens at the Villa Thuret and encounter the thousands of exotic flora from the time of Gustave Thuret, a French botanist and researcher from the 19th century.
- Spend the day exploring the Island of Sainte-Marguerite—home to Fort Royal, a fortress prison that once held the 17th-century Man in the Iron Mask. Converted to Museum of the Sea, visitors can view former prison cells, as well as artifacts recovered from ancient Roman and Saracen shipwrecks. The island is a 25-minute ferry ride away.
- Admire The Bather (La Baigneuse), a stone female figure looking out to the sea, situated on the Promenade du Soleil at Juan-les-Pins. This landmark was commissioned in the late 1930s to mark the summer season of this resort town.
Experience
- Dive into the underwater realms of the Mediterranean with Côté Plongée Antibes Dive Centre, an established dive center located at the Cap d’Antibes waterfront. English-speaking dive instructors have experience with all levels from beginners to advanced divers eager to explore the amazing marine world by scuba diving or guided snorkeling.
- Delight in the sea views while meandering along the Sentier de Tirepoil (literally translating to “hair pulling trail”) coastal path at the southern end of Cap d’Antibes. Legend has it that the 3-mile path received its name from the wind that ruffles visitors’ hair across the peninsula.
- Bask in the sunshine along a sandy stretch of Juan-les-Pins beach and enjoy the sounds of the Mediterranean surf.
Taste
- Savor an authentic rascasse farci (stuffed scorpion fish) or bouillabaisse, specialties in the Mediterranean region due to a tasty variety of scorpion fish found in its waters.
- Delight in a bounty of offerings at a Provençal market, filled with stalls of fresh regional produce, cheese from the Alps, spices, and bouquets of flowers.
- Unwind with a refreshing cocktail while gazing at the panoramic views from the rooftop terrace of The 1932 Hotel & Spa Cap d'Antibes – MGallery.