I’ve Lived on the French Riviera for 18 Years—This Is the Most Charming Town You Should Visit

"The most storied address in the Villefranche zip code—Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel—was also voted one of T+L readers' favorite resorts in France of 2025. Since 1908, this grand property has stood tall amid a forest of pines at the water’s edge in the neighboring village of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a hideaway for those in the know, complete with Michelin-starred dining, private villas, and a pool area at the edge of the Mediterranean. The cast of The White Lotus might just be checking in here for the fourth season, too." - Chrissie McClatchie Chrissie McClatchie Chrissie McClatchie writes about travel, wine, and yachting from her home on the Côte d’Azur, where she has lived for nearly two decades. Her stories have appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, CNN Travel, and more. She is also a contributing author to four Lonely Planet guidebooks. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines