Few places in the world concentrate as much real estate history within so few square kilometers as Cap d’Antibes. On this wooded peninsula between Golfe-Juan and the Baie des Anges, three addresses sum up a century of princely retreat: Eilenroc, Château de la Croë, and Le Provençal.
A peninsula apart
From the late 19th century, Cap d’Antibes attracted an aristocratic and wealthy clientele drawn to its umbrella pines, rocky coves, and discretion, away from the bustle of Cannes or Nice. Great American and European industrial fortunes had properties built here to match their ambitions, in a style blending Italian, neoclassical, and Mediterranean influences.
What still stands out today is scarcity: the Cap has only a limited number of very large seafront properties, almost all shielded by estates spanning several hectares. This land constraint, more than anything else, explains why these addresses have never lost their value.
Villa Eilenroc
Built in 1867 by architect Charles Garnier, the man behind the Paris Opera, for Hugh-Hope Loudon, Eilenroc owes its name to an anagram of his wife’s first name, Cornélie. The villa occupies the very tip of the Cap, on an estate of over ten hectares planted with century-old olive trees and French-style gardens. It has hosted a succession of prestigious owners before being partly bequeathed to the town of Antibes, which now opens its gardens to the public on certain days of the year.
Eilenroc remains the absolute reference for Belle Époque architecture on the Riviera: classical proportions, colonnades, a 360° view of the Mediterranean from the tip of the grounds.
Château de la Croë
Built in 1927 for Sir Pomeroy Burton, Château de la Croë became, by the 1930s, one of the most sought-after addresses in Europe. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor lived there after Edward VIII’s abdication; Aristotle Onassis and later King Farouk of Egypt would follow as tenants or owners. Winston Churchill himself stayed there.
The property, with its seven hectares of parkland and its unobstructed view of the bay, embodies the very idea of the prestige Riviera villa: elegant yet understated architecture, designed for entertaining, and grounds large enough to guarantee complete seclusion despite its proximity to town.
Le Provençal
Long before becoming a hotel address, this shore bathed in a singular light had already captivated painters and writers, from Claude Monet to Guy de Maupassant. It was against this backdrop that American financier Frank Jay Gould laid, in 1926, the first stone of a hotel meant to embody the grandeur and abandon of its era. Inaugurated the following year in a skillful blend of Art Deco lines, Provençal accents, and Moorish motifs, Le Provençal became the first great hotel of the Côte d’Azur and one of the symbols of the elegance of the Roaring Twenties.
The place is now entering a new chapter, one built around a collection of 35 residences of the highest order, apartments, penthouses, or garden apartments, each conceived as a piece apart, faithful to the building’s Art Deco heritage while embracing the most exacting standards of contemporary elegance. Nestled within landscaped gardens with panoramic sea views from nearly every angle, these residences reflect a rare ambition: to celebrate, in every detail, the opulent lifestyle for which this coastline is famed. Among the amenities, a 30-metre outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a spa, fitness and yoga spaces, a private cinema, and round-the-clock security set the residence further apart.
A partnership with Hôtel Belles Rives also opens the doors of La Passagère restaurant, golf, sailing, and the other pleasures of the Côte d’Azur to residents, while a concierge service tends to daily needs. Valmont Riviera currently has several apartments within this residence for sale.
A heritage still coveted
These addresses are not mere historical curiosities: they still set the scale of value for the entire Cap d’Antibes market today. Whether an entire estate like Eilenroc or Château de la Croë, or an apartment within an exceptional residence like Le Provençal, the scarcity of land on this peninsula continues to attract a select circle of discerning buyers.
How Valmont Riviera can assist you
Properties of this scale rarely change hands, and almost never on the open market. Our team maintains long-standing relationships with families, notaries, and wealth managers on Cap d’Antibes, and supports a demanding international clientele in the acquisition, sale, or management of exceptional properties, with the same discretion these addresses require.
Considering a project on Cap d’Antibes? We currently have several apartments for sale within the Le Provençal residence, as well as villas on the peninsula. Contact us: our team is at your disposal to guide you through the process.
