Le 1932 Hotel & Spa Cap d'Antibes - MGallery

If there’s such a thing as a timeless destination, the French Rivera certainly qualifies. But that’s not to say it isn’t more strongly associated with some eras in particular. Le 1932 Hotel & Spa Cap d’Antibes, as an eagle-eyed reader might suspect, is dedicated to the glamour of the interwar era. And it’s no mere reconstruction; this very hotel has indeed stood on this spot since 1932, and after a very thorough renovation it’s looking every bit as elegant as it would have upon its opening.

Today it’s a part of Accor’s MGallery collection, which features one-off boutique-style hotels that don’t fit in to any established brand. The look is heavily Art Deco–influenced, but modern as well — its visual simplicity and restraint mark it as a contemporary tribute rather than a faithful reproduction. The most desirable rooms and suites look out to sea from private balconies; anyway the beach at Belle Rives is just steps from your door.

Two restaurants serve Le 1932’s guests: La Rotonde, the wintertime restaurant in a Twenties throwback dining room, and the summertime Quinto Cielo, serving dishes inspired by Italy and Spain on a rooftop terrace under the sun.