Hôtel Palais Maeterlinck**** Nice

In 1920, the Comte de Milléant dreamt of creating the most spectacular casino on the Riviera.  This casino nestling on the Basse Corniche road between Nice and Monaco never saw the light of day as the massive landscaping work and the creation of the Palais de la Méditerranée's casino on the Promenade des Anglais soaked up the aristocrat's considerable fortune.
In 1930, the property was purchased at a candle auction by Count Maurice Maeterlinck.  Abandoning the green velvet of the casino so dear to his predecessor, he instead built a superb residence which he named "Villa Orlamonde".  All of the great names from the economic, political and artistic circles of the day rubbed shoulders here during some of the finest parties the Riviera had to offer.  Following Maeterlinck's death in 1949, his widow continued to enjoy a peaceful life here until her death, and did not change the sober decor characterised by its marble and lighting effects, so carefully crafted by her departed husband.
The property was then largely forgotten, and suffered the ravages of time.  During the 1980s a luxury property development programme saw the Villa Orlamonde being restored to its former glory, with the villa being converted into huge apartments.  This included the completion of the long neglected landscaping work originally started during the failed casino project.
It was in 1986 that a Swiss businessman,  Henri Ferdinand Lavanchy (the founder of the Adia temping company) fell in love with this unique site and completed the final work required to convert the premises into a luxury hotel. The establishment opened its doors to a select clientele in April 1990.
Today, this hotel surrounded by its 4 ha of grounds and gardens offers 12 bedrooms and 28 suites, ideally located on the rocky cliffs overlooking the headlands of Antibes and St Jean Cap Ferrat.

Le Restaurant Gastronomique "Le Melisande" Une cuisine gastronomique méditerranéenne  mettant en scène les produits locaux issus de petits producteurs.Une cuisine de saveur et de soleil

• une salle à manger orientaliste  aux murs rouge pourpre et  aux tableaux anciens. Des meubles et pièces rares comme un cabinet napolitain et une commode Boulle.
• un jardin d’hiver aux murs et toit de verre, largement ouvert sur la mer et la terrasse 
• une terrasse carrée entourée de façades ocres et de colonnes supportant le ciel

The organisation of private or business meals Banquets up to 200 guests, cocktails up to 250 pers., weddings up to 130 guests, product launches for new perfumes or cars, showcase events, etc.
We will draw up a tailored proposal to meet your needs. 

 "Le Club Nautique" for your private receptions:All the atmosphere of a luxury cruise liner on dry land, ideally located between Nice and Villefranche sur Mer.
An inner room featuring walls decorated with fabric and white panelling, a teak parquet floor and models of sailing ships.
A veranda with glass walls offering a panoramic view of the wonderful blue skies and the Mediterranean Ocean.
One of the finest rooms on the Riviera, with access via the cactus and olive tree gardens.