Hotels near Villa Domergue

Set in the hills above La Croisette, Villa Domergue is an elegant 1930s villa built by the painter Jean-Gabriel Domergue in an Italianate Art Deco style. Its terraced gardens step down the slope with cypress trees, water basins, and a small pool, framing views across the bay.

The city now owns the villa and opens its gardens seasonally, using the setting for concerts and, during the film festival, for the jury's private deliberations. It is one of the few green, tranquil corners in central Cannes and a glimpse of the artistic Riviera between the wars.

Pro Tip: Opening is seasonal and often limited to summer afternoons, so check with the tourist office first. The walk up is steep but short, and the gardens are usually free to enter.