Why settle for the ordinary when you can indulge in the extraordinary? Adventure and luxury collide in these jaw-dropping villas around the world. travel luxury
It all begins with Victor, a bronzed George Michael–lookalike who is waiting on the dock, ready to whisk guests by tender across the choppy waters that stretch from the Bay of Cannes to, a 16th-century walled estate on the eucalyptus-cloaked shores of Île Sainte-Marguerite.
Privately owned by the monks of Lérins Abbey until 1612, Sainte-Marguerite is the largest of the four Lérins Islands, whose craggy terroir provides refuge from the film festivals and fashion shows that dominate the Côte d’Azur. On approach, across the water, I catch sight of a grandly imposing stone tower—my chamber for the following nights, once used by Napoleon as a lookout post.
At Le Grand Jardin, layers of history overlap like a mille-feuille, punctuated by mosaic benches and vine-covered pergolas. Previous owners include Louis XIV and Vijay Mallya, the former owner of Formula 1 team Force India. Under new ownership by Swiss realtorGuests may be greeted by the zesty aroma of ripening citrus trees or by geckos darting under the ivy-laden archways.
In one corner of the garden lies a subterranean wellness area that wraps around an elevated pool. Five cabana-style sun loungers sit close to the main dining area, shaded by day and heated by night. In another corner is a garden allotment brimming with fresh vegetables and herbs used by the chef in the set menus inspired by his Corsican childhood; the Fiadone infused with Menton lemons, is a particular highlight . But the best treat may be the lack of other visitors.
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