Golf & the Croisette

Cannes is one of Europe’s great golfing destinations where the gentle climate and 300 days of sunshine a year enable golfers to enjoy their favourite pastime all year round. However, the weather isn’t the whole story: although Cannes and its surrounding area are a paradise for golfers from across the globe, golf enthusiasts will also find hotels and facilities here that are on a par with their sporting passion.  

Several superb 18-hole courses are located just a few minutes from each other, including several classics such as the Country Club de Cannes-Mougins and the Old Course at the Golf de Cannes Mandelieu, founded by a Russian Grand Duke over 130 years ago, which can rival modern courses such as the Riviera Golf de Barbossi, Le Royal Mougins and La Grande Bastide. What all of them have in common is the beauty of their landscapes, boasting magnificent views of the Alps, the Estérel mountains and the Mediterranean, and top-quality design which bears witness to the expertise of some of the world’s best golf course architects.

To enable golfers to make the most of this glorious sporting playground, the Resort Barrière Cannes has created an attractive package based around its two hotels: the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic and the Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d’Albion.

This Golf package, available from €479 at Le Majestic and €364 at Le Gray d'Albion, includes:

• One night’s accommodation for two in one of Barrière’s two hotels in Cannes

• Gourmet breakfasts

• One green fee per person, valid at a choice of the most beautiful courses in Cannes and its surrounding area: Riviera Golf de Barbossi, Royal Mougins, Golf de la Grande Bastide, Country Club de Cannes-Mougins, the Old Course at the Golf de Cannes Mandelieu and Golf d’Opio Valbonne

• Unlimited access to the Diane Barrière by Clarins Spa and the fitness centre at the Majestic.

NB: Package available until 31 December 2017

About the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes 

Overlooking the legendary Boulevard de la Croisette, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes warmly welcomes guests to a world where luxury and elegance go hand-in-hand with both history and modernity. This majestic palace-hotel boasts 257 guestrooms and 92 suites, two of which are luxurious Penthouse suites covering 650m² and 450m² respectively. The Penthouse Majestic, with its sun terrace and private swimming pool on the top floor of the hotel, offers unparalleled views of the Côte d’Azur. From the Lérins islands to the Estérel mountains, and including the hills of Le Suquet, the city’s beautiful views are full of shimmering colour at any time of the day or night. Just one floor below, the Dior suite with its subtle decor which pays tribute to the creator of the New Look will delight lovers of luxury and comfort with its grey tinted panelling, Hungarian Chevron parquet flooring and huge sofas covered with crimson cushions. In 2015, the Majestic opened its Mélodie Suite, a superb 200m² suite created by interior designer Nathalie Ryan who was inspired by the film “Mélodie en Sous-Sol” (Any Number Can Win), many scenes in which were filmed at the Majestic in 1963. The welcoming lounge and two large bedrooms enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean thanks to a large glass dome, making this a truly relaxing and comfortable place to stay.

In addition, in this city which welcomes the Cannes Film Festival every year, the Majestic pays tribute to the silver screen with its own superb 35-seat cinema. Equipped with all the latest technology, the cinema can be rented for private viewings making it the perfect movie venue.

Food-lovers will also be in their element at the Majestic Cannes, which boasts three restaurants within the hotel itself: Le Fouquet’s Cannes, a famous brasserie offering a menu created in collaboration with 3-star Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire; La Petite Maison de Nicole, which serves delicious Mediterranean cuisine; and Le Restaurant – La Plage Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, where guests can enjoy specialities from southern Europe right on the beach.

Located on the first floor of the hotel, the Spa Diane Barrière is open every day, offering guests the full expertise and very best treatments available from this famous French brand. Tailored services and expert beauticians have helped to build the excellent reputation of this peaceful haven which covers an area of 450m². A hammam, sauna, experiential shower and fitness room with a personal coach complete the picture, making this the perfect place for relaxation and well-being.

About the Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d’Albion Cannes

Ideally situated in the heart of Cannes between the Boulevard de la Croisette and Rue d’Antibes, the Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d’Albion is striking for its charm, impeccable service, discreet elegance and warm decor.

This 4-star hotel in Cannes offers 199 rooms and suites with contemporary decor and elegant, modern comfort, as well as free Wi-Fi, personal fax and printer, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

The hotel bar, Jane’s Bar, is perfect for a snack or meal and is without a doubt the most popular after-work venue in Cannes.

With its chic bohemian decor, combining various shades of beige punctuated here and there with hints of magnetic blue to echo the ever- changing colours of the Mediterranean, the La Plage du Gray d’Albion is the new place to be for anyone keen to enjoy a lazy afternoon in the sun or an exciting party atmosphere in the evening.

The Hôtel Le Gray d’Albion is also a perfect venue for incentive and PR events and seminars. The hotel boasts 8 meeting rooms and 15 sub- committee rooms on the first floor, all of which are fully sound-proofed, air- conditioned and able to host between 10 and 240 participants.