Tranquility awaits at this villa above the glamorous city of Cannes. In some corners, you might feel like you're in your own tropical paradise, swimming in the pool under blazing sunshine. In others, the vistas of stunning hills and the French Riviera will leave you mesmerised. Indoors the coastline is invited in, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows giving the open-plan living space sea views at every turn. Monochrome furnishings give the home that French chic-ness, a coherent palette running through every room. If you can drag yourself away from the views, take the short drive into Cannes, where you can wander along the famous Croisette, shop in chic boutiques, and savour local delicacies in beachfront restaurants.

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