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Villa Jardin: A Design Journey Along the Côte d’Azur

29.05.26

There’s a lingering moment as you walk through the grand entrance of Villa Jardin and pause beneath its soaring double height windows, the Mediterranean light flooding across pale marble floors, when you realise this isn’t merely another residence, it’s a love letter to the French Riviera. Born from a deep appreciation and creative vision of what makes a beautiful space a home (its raison d’être as it were), Villa Jardin exudes a rare charm, honouring its storied heritage while celebrating the Riviera landscape it commands.

Set within Le Provençal, a former Art Deco hotel that once welcomed the Duchess of Windsor and global high society, Villa Jardin is uniquely positioned amongst almost 10,000 sq ft of Mediterranean gardens and terraces. The largest of the three Garden Villas, with 6,000sq ft of interior space that seamlessly extend outdoors, this home is an impossible find along the glittering coastline. As French windows dissolve into terraces, gardens flow naturally into lounging areas, and the 36ft private swimming pool becomes another domain entirely, the boundary between inside and outside isn’t simply blurred; it’s been reimagined.

The Riviera Palette Unfolds 

Every colour choice whispers rather than shouts. Sun bleached whites meet Mediterranean blues, the Terre du Vauclause study with its pink terracotta tones grounds you to the earth, pine greens echo the landscape beyond. Here, everything is considered. The Riviera’s artistic soul, its famous light, its legendary guests, its bohemian past are all beautifully entwined with the natural landscape, perfectly distilled into a cohesive design that unfolds across every room.

The formal dining room tells this story most eloquently. De Gournay hand-painted silk wallpaper depicts trees and foliage of the Juan-les-Pins groves just beyond. Close beside sits a limited-edition table with tabletop by Pierre Bonnefille, fashioned from shells and lava stone, materials that speak of the sea, the earth, the intersection of nature and craft that defines Riviera living.

A Masterclass in Design

Villa Jardin is a masterclass in intentional design, where every detail echoes the Mediterranean landscape and its rich heritage. A Giacometti-inspired chandelier becomes sculptural art. Sea-shell plaster lights by Hannah Woodhouse mirror the beachside promenade. Each piece, from Loro Piana’s soft luxurious finishes in the lounge to the striking Jacquemus + Exteta tubular armchairs on the terraces, has been chosen with spatial continuity at heart, enticing you toward the world beyond the villa’s walls.

As you walk through the glass gallery for objets d’art into the self-contained guest house, the mood shifts entirely. A striking palette of bold patterned textiles, vivid colours and natural brightness mirrors the Riviera’s legendary spirit. As you edge closer to the outside, this playful ‘citrus zest’ evokes the carefree joy that defines the Côte d’Azur.

Beyond the Villa’s Walls 

Villa Jardin’s design is poised on the materiality of the coast it inhabits; as the outside edges in, the exterior walls dissolve. The 36ft private swimming pool becomes an extension of the living space, as pine green ceramic tiled side tables echo the landscape, soaking in the colours of Juan les Pins, and cosy Italian sofas invite relaxation.

Beyond the pool, the self-contained pool house completes this al fresco sanctuary. Here, a dining table by Philippe Colette pairs with teak chairs by Gommaire, creating an outdoor dining pavilion where long Mediterranean lunches unfold effortlessly. The integrated kitchen and bar transform sunset aperitifs into rituals, where entertaining becoming as natural as breathing in this landscape.

Yet Villa Jardin’s appeal extends beyond its private realm. Residents also benefit from the convenience of concierge services, valet parking, and lifestyle management, alongside privileged access to the neighbouring Hôtel Belles Rives and its Michelin-starred restaurant, spa facilities and private beach club.

A Rare Opportunity 

Villa Jardin is the largest garden villa, with five-bedrooms, six-bathrooms, expansive contemporary interiors, over 6,000 sq.ft of interior space and almost 10,000 sq.ft of private terraces and gardens. Complete with a 36ft private swimming pool, pool house and self-contained guest house, this home is a full expression of contemporary Riviera living at Le Provençal.

To view Villa Jardin, please enquire at the bottom of the page or call Laetitia Gardere on +33 (0)4 93 33 33 22