Set in the sought-after Super Cannes area, this elegant home is a worthy poster child for French chic. Picture yourself reclining on one of the loungers with a good book (that’s if you can tear your eyes away from the dazzling view across the Mediterranean Sea), swimming laps in the gorgeous pool, and lunching on the wrap-around sun deck. Each of the large bedrooms has an en suite, making it perfect for groups holidaying together, and there’s a handy pool house – ideal for keeping damp children out of the main living area. Head into Cannes proper for designer bars, couture and spotting celebrities on yachts, or drive along the iconic French Riviera. Then come back to your glamorous villa in time to sip a chilled glass of rosé on the terrace, as the sun goes down over the ocean.

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