Perched atop the Croix des Gardes hill within the historic English Quarter, the Château de la Croix des Gardes reigns over the entire Bay of Cannes, a majestic structure built in 1919 for Swiss industrialist Paul Girod in a scenic appearance reminiscent of Florentine villas, standing as the only castle directly overlooking the bay. This spectacular scenery was immortalized in 1955 when Alfred Hitchcock selected it as the iconic backdrop for his film “To Catch a Thief”.
Italianate Gardens and Spectacular Sea Views
The estate’s parkland descends gracefully toward the sea in a series of terraces, winding through formal gardens, ancient stone basins, and fragrant pine woods, offering a splendid palette of colors where the gaze stretches to the Lérins Islands, the Estérel massif, and, on the clearest of days, the distant peaks of the Alps. It provides a timeless fairy tale setting for a ceremony at sunset or an exclusive aperitif suspended high above the vibrant Croisette.
An Exclusive Celebration
The grand ballroom provides an elegant stage for the wedding dinner and dancing, while the most intimate guests may reside within the estate’s refined rooms, complete with a panoramic infinity pool and private terraces. Hosting only a limited number of exclusive events each year and collaborating with its own dedicated catering service, we work alongside you to curate a bespoke celebration program tailored to the castle’s unique heritage and prestigious spaces.