Cannes, garden side: a secret address on La Croisette

There is a side of Cannes everyone knows. The grand hotels, private beaches, elegant terraces, the silhouettes strolling along La Croisette and the Mediterranean never far from view. And then there is another Cannes, more discreet, made up of addresses that reveal almost nothing from the street.

This property decidedly belongs to the latter.

On La Croisette, opposite the Roseraie and just moments from the sea, an imposing private gate opens onto something entirely unexpected: a landscaped garden of more than 300 sq.m, a private pool and, beyond the greenery, an approximately 250 sq.m duplex residence redesigned by an architect only a few months ago.

A house on La Croisette? Almost. And that is precisely what makes this address so remarkable.

La Croisette, differently

This is one of the more residential stretches of Cannes’ legendary boulevard, approaching Pointe Croisette and Palm Beach. Directly opposite, the Roseraie brings an unusual sense of greenery and openness, while glimpses extend towards the Mediterranean and Port Canto.

The atmosphere is noticeably different from the livelier central section of La Croisette. There is no succession of bars and restaurants immediately outside the property, nor the nightlife one might associate with central Cannes. Yet everything remains within easy reach.

The seafront and beaches are only steps away. The Palais des Festivals can be reached with a walk along La Croisette. Cannes can be enjoyed in its entirety, from its hotels and restaurants to its cultural and international events, before returning home and closing the gate.

At that moment, the city seems to disappear.

Your own number on La Croisette, your own private entrance

The individuality of the property becomes apparent before even stepping inside.

Although technically part of a prestigious residence, it has its own independent entrance directly from La Croisette and its own street number. It is an unusual configuration that deliberately blurs the distinction between apartment and private house.

From the boulevard, the substantial solid gate protects the property from view. There is no direct relationship with the street once inside: the first thing you see is the garden.

That genuine feeling of arriving home may well be the address's greatest luxury.

It is particularly unusual on a boulevard where residential living is traditionally vertical, defined by upper-floor apartments, terraces and panoramic sea views. Here, life unfolds at garden level. You enter through your own gate, park within the property, walk through your garden and live surrounded by greenery.

La Croisette becomes not simply a location, but a private address.

A garden behind the gate

More than 300 sq.m of landscaped private garden in this position fundamentally changes the experience of living in Cannes.

Mornings can begin outside, overlooking the Roseraie. Summer days revolve around the private pool. Returning from the beach means stepping back into the garden. And as the light softens over the bay, indoor and outdoor living merge almost instinctively.

The garden is not simply an extension of the apartment. It transforms its identity.

Terraces, planting and secluded relaxation areas create an environment closer to that of an urban villa than a conventional Croisette residence. The Mediterranean remains close, visible in glimpses towards the port, yet privacy prevails.

Perhaps this is the most contemporary expression of luxury: space, greenery and a genuinely private outdoor lifestyle, with the sea only moments away.

Interiors designed as a home

Inside, a recent architect-led renovation favours warm contemporary elegance over ostentation.

Approximately 250 sq.m are arranged across two levels, with generous spaces conceived for both everyday living and entertaining.

The living room, dining area and high-end kitchen form the heart of the home, with perspectives naturally extending towards the garden. A large ethanol fireplace anchors the living space, introducing an almost unexpected sense of intimacy for an address such as this.

Because Cannes is not only a summer destination.

In winter, when Mediterranean light fills the interiors and the city settles into a more discreet rhythm, the fireplace, generous proportions and private garden reveal another personality altogether: that of a true Riviera home.

A wine cellar with capacity for 128 bottles adds another dimension to an interior clearly designed around the pleasure of entertaining.

Five suites, and the freedom to host

The property offers five en-suite bedrooms, including a generously proportioned principal suite.

Bespoke fitted wardrobes have been seamlessly integrated into the bedrooms, reinforcing the sense of visual calm that runs throughout the interiors. One of the suites also benefits from an independent configuration, an invaluable feature when hosting family, friends or staff while allowing everyone to maintain their own privacy.

Indeed, the residence seems designed as much for time spent together as for the freedom to retreat. Hosting several guests without compromising privacy, having lunch in the garden, walking to the beach, dining in Cannes and returning to the quiet of your own sanctuary: here, luxury is less about accumulation than about the effortless nature of everyday life.

In Cannes, the luxury of walking everywhere

Having a car in Cannes is convenient. Being able to forget about it is a privilege.

From this part of La Croisette, an entire day can unfold on foot: walk to the sea, spend the morning at the beach, head into central Cannes, meet friends at one of the grand hotels, attend an event at the Palais des Festivals or simply follow the waterfront towards Palm Beach.

And yet the property provides three parking spaces, including two within the grounds themselves.

A seemingly practical detail that becomes a considerable luxury on La Croisette.

This combination of possibilities perhaps best defines the property: the freedom to go out or stay in, to entertain or retreat, to immerse yourself in Cannes or remain entirely protected from it.

The address and the sanctuary

Some properties are defined by their view. Others by their architecture or scale. The rarest offer something more difficult to replicate: an experience.

Here, that experience is created through contrast.

La Croisette and the garden. The city and privacy. The Mediterranean only steps away and greenery behind the gate. Apartment and villa. The energy of Cannes and the calm of a private residential address.

With its entirely independent entrance, its own street number on La Croisette, more than 300 sq.m of landscaped garden, private pool, five suites and recent architect-led renovation, this residence ultimately escapes conventional definitions.

Above all, it offers an exceptionally rare way to experience Cannes: opening your gate in the morning and stepping directly onto one of the Mediterranean’s most celebrated boulevards, then closing it behind you and returning home.

A discreet luxury, almost invisible from the street.

This exceptional property is presented by Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty, specialist in luxury real estate in Cannes and across the French Riviera. Our Cannes agency assists French and international clients, with the utmost discretion, in discovering some of the Riviera’s most distinctive private residences.

Discover this luxury apartment-villa on the Croisette in Cannes, featuring a private landscaped garden and its own independent entrance.