Patrick Janelle

Les Roches Rouges

  • Where:
  • Why:Work trip with my team, The Liquor Cabinet, researching spirit distillation (and sneaking in a few photoshoots).
  • When:June 2018
  • Who:Me, my brother Peter Janelle (who I co-founded The Liquor Cabinet with), and the rest of the TLC team.
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Les Roches Rouges While the chic entrance to the hotel is on a main beach thoroughfare, it is subtly shielded from road traffic by thick, translucent sliding glass doors imprinted with the hotel logo.

While the chic entrance to the hotel is on a main beach thoroughfare, it is subtly shielded from road traffic by thick, translucent sliding glass doors imprinted with the hotel logo.

Les Roches Rouges Step through the breezy reception area, and you’re met with jaw-dropping Mediterranean views that also overlook the hotel’s gorgeous rock pool.

Step through the breezy reception area, and you’re met with jaw-dropping Mediterranean views that also overlook the hotel’s gorgeous rock pool.

Les Roches Rouges The property is set on three levels that descend toward the beach and coastline. One of the resorts two restaurants, the more casual La Plage, overlooks the water.

The property is set on three levels that descend toward the beach and coastline. One of the resorts two restaurants, the more casual La Plage, overlooks the water.

Les Roches Rouges Contributor Patrick Janelle at Les Roches Rouge in Côte d'Azur, France

Contributor Patrick Janelle at Les Roches Rouge in Côte d'Azur, France

Les Roches Rouges A lounging nook adjacent to the property’s casual, all-day, ocean side restaurant.

A lounging nook adjacent to the property’s casual, all-day, ocean side restaurant.

Les Roches Rouges Each guest room features a cozy patio with ocean views.

Each guest room features a cozy patio with ocean views.

Les Roches Rouges The sun sets over the fresh saltwater rock pool.

The sun sets over the fresh saltwater rock pool.

Les Roches Rouges The property’s upscale restaurant La Terrasse, is set in an indoor/outdoor dining space with a bar. The concept is a chef-driven set menu with fresh ingredients sourced from the local market each day.

The property’s upscale restaurant La Terrasse, is set in an indoor/outdoor dining space with a bar. The concept is a chef-driven set menu with fresh ingredients sourced from the local market each day.

Highs & Lows

  • The scene. From the moment you walk through the gorgeous glass-paneled front door and see right through the narrow building to the ocean, you’re in seaside heaven.

  • The pier...that leads right into the water. Climb down, dive off, or stand at the edge and ponder the universe.

  • The bar offers a variety of local spirits to sample. One not to miss is rinquinquin, a delightful peach liqueur with a hint of summery sweetness.

  • The slow pace of service is nice if you’re there to relax, but can feel a tad too slow if you’re there working (and need another coffee or spritz, stat).

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Plastic Free

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 44/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Luxury boutique hotel.

  • Vibe

    Relaxed Riviera meets mid-century brutalist.

  • Location

    Around a lush bend in the road that hugs the Cote d'Azur coastline, perched just above the famous, eponymous Roche Rouges (red rocks) that appear only in this stretch of the South of France.

  • Rooms

    48

  • Music

    Soft bossanova. Or is it jazz? Something soothing and quiet and very much unobtrusive.

  • Year Opened

    May 2017

  • Designed By

    Festen Architecture formed the chic exteriors while the Parisian boutique studio Be-poles created the artistic identity of the property.

  • Health & Wellness

    A lap pool offers the traditional pool experience, but the saltwater pool, carved into the cliff just above sea level, provides breathtaking views and the feeling of swimming in the ocean (because you are). Yoga, paddle boarding, snorkelling, and kayaking are all on offer, too.

  • Restaurant

    A poolside restaurant with views provides casual Mediterranean fare while an indoor/outdoor, sit-down restaurant upstairs focused on a locally-sourced, chef’s dinner is perfect for a special night out.

  • Bar

    Yes

  • Minibar

    A sophisticated mini bar with olives and Old Fashioneds.

  • Children

    Leave them.

  • Price

    Luxury within reach.

  • Website

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