Demonstrating diligence and efficiency, such is the philosophy that drives Gilles Bastoni, head concierge of the prestigious Cannes palace, the Majestic. Indeed, in the face of the most demanding requests, this concierge expert deploys an inexhaustible energy to satisfy the craziest demands of customers, as well as the whims of the stars of the Festival.
During this renowned film event, the crème de la crème of the world's seventh art converges on the French Riviera, a large part of which at the Majestic in Cannes. In this highly prestigious context, Gilles Bastoni must live up to the highest expectations in terms of service, know-how and discretion, in order to honor the establishment's legendary reputation.
It is therefore only natural that Paris Select asked this expert in Cannes life to entrust the readers of Paris Select with the best addresses in the city.
A beach to see and be seen?
" For me, The Sentry Box is the emblematic place to Cannes to see and be seen. It's a beach and festive restaurant which was taken over ten years ago. The peculiarity of this beach is that thewe get there by boat because she is on an island. Hence the pretty side exclusive. Honestly, for me it's the most beautiful place in the French Riviera, by its authenticity but at the same time by its magnificent clientele."
The Sentry Box – Sainte-Marguerite Island, 06400
“Secondly, I will put the beach of The kid. Must-visit address at Cannes , it's a trendy beach which adapts to the clientele of the day. This beach is stuck to the unmissable beach Miss Gray. Redone a few years ago, it has regained its full extent thanks to its executive chef, Pierrick Cizeron. He was able to create a beautiful card with connotations lebanese. It is very successful ! »
The kid – Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Miss Gray – Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
A quiet beach where to relax?
"I think we should get out of Cannes. But I will give you two absolutely magnificent addresses. First of all, Keller Beach in Cap d'Antibes. She is in a small cove behind the Hotel du Cap. It really is a beautiful place with a very nice kitchen."
Keller Beach – Juan les Pins, 1035 Chem. de la Garoupe, 06160 Antibes
“The second place I would like to mention is the Mala Reserve. She is right in front St Jean Cap-Ferrat. This beach is more accessible by boat because you can't park there. This place is absolutely amazing! »
The Mala Reserve – Mala Beach, 06320 Cap d'Ail
A confidential restaurant for a dinner for two?
" For something romantic and quite calm in Cannes, I recommend the Table 22. It's a restaurant in the Cannes old town and his Head is called christmas coat. He really created a very nice table in the Suquet pedestrian street."
Table 22 – 22 Rue Saint-Antoine, 06400 Cannes
“The second place I suggest to you is quite atypical. It's a meat restaurant: the Maschou. The restaurant is also located in the old town of Cannes. Very romantic, it is as if we were entering a small cave. Everything is cooked over a wood fire. For the starter, the restaurant serves a ham platter with melon. We can also make our own raw vegetable salad. Then, for the dish, you have the choice between beef, coquet, lamb or rack of lamb. It is a very fine institution in Cannes. »
The Maschou – 15 Rue Saint-Antoine, 06400 Cannes
A restaurant where people like to meet?
“There are many festive restaurants in Cannes. First of all, the Baoli, near Port Canto. It's a very nice place to eat good french cuisine and drinks premium cocktails. To pass a good night, you have an option to access at the nightclub."
Baoli – Port Pierre Canto, 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
" There is also the kid which has succeeded in 7 years in creating a real place for itself in Cannes . Honestly, it's one of the places you have to go through, for the quality of service and l'festive atmosphere that reigns there. It's held by two twins who made a absolutely amazing work. »
The kid – 6 Rue Florian, 06400 Cannes
“I also recommend the restaurant at the Hotel Majestic: the Paradiso. It's a really festive restaurant with an music group and DJ.It is located on the host's terracel around the swimming pool which is just magnificent. The place is owned by Geoffrey and Tanguy who come straight from the world of the night and know how to provide a unique atmosphere. »
Paradiso Nicole & Pierre – 10 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Good, chic and pleasant restaurants in Cannes?
« Bobo Bistro, The Circus or even From Laura, an address Italian over the top! »
bobo bistro – 21 Rue du Commandant André, 06400 Cannes
Cirque – 30 Rue Hoche, 06400 Cannes
Da Laura – 9 Rue Du Vingt-Quatre Aout, 06400 Cannes
One or more places of the night where to slum?
" Of course the Baoli. There is also The Kisses Kisses, club belonging to the hotel. This club is a real success and attracts more and more tourists. It is located at the stand of festival hall first floor. A festive and beautiful place with a very nice terrace facing Le Suquet and facing the port of Cannes."
Baoli – Port Pierre Canto, 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
XOXO – 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
A spa where you can pamper yourself?
« The Majestic SPA Of course ! the SPA is very beautiful and we have a gym with a breathtaking view facing the sea. The cabins are tops… It really is a beautiful product! »
SPA Diane Barrière Cannes – 10 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
A cultural visit not to be missed?
"I recommend the World Exploration Museum, formerly the Castre Museum. Second, I would say The Malmaison, which is more a place where there are permanent exhibitions. There is also the Marine Museum, under the sea. It is enough atypical because this museum is located under water. We have to go scuba diving! »
World Exploration Museum – 6 Rue de la Castre, 06400 Cannes
The Malmaison – 47 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Underwater Ecomuseum by Jason de Caires Taylor – Beach, Sainte-Marguerite Island, 06400 Cannes
A fair or an unmissable event in Cannes?
« Cannes festival ! This is the event the most attractive and interesting at Cannes. It's like 10 days out of time. The whole city is changing. The beaches and the Croisette are changing, the attractiveness in Cannes is no longer the same, the stars are there… There is no photo, it's the festival! »
Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes – 1 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
An authentic place to feel the soul of Cannes?
"For me, the the most emblematic place of Cannes is the Forville Market. Between Cannes we meet there, we can do our Brive market but at the same time stop for have an aperitif. It's a place very friendly which is behind the town hall of Cannes."
Forville Market – 6 Rue du Marché Forville, 06400 Cannes
« The top of the forecourt of the church of Le Suquet is also one of the places the most emblematic at Cannes. This place gives a beautiful view of the sea and the port of La Croisette. This is a place that we recommend to many of our customers. It's a unavoidable at Cannes ! »
Church of Our Lady of Hope – 1 Rue de la Castre, 06400 Cannes
