Cannes Private Estate on Sainte-Marguerite Island With Ecospa, 2 Pools, Hammam, Gym, & Helipad

The only private property on the car-free island of Sainte-Marguerite, Le Grand Jardin is the French Riviera’s most exclusive villa. This luxury townhouse for rent in Cannes boasts an array of luxury amenities such as an eco-spa with 2 pools and a hammam, a gym, a helipad, and a location just 10 minutes by private boat from Cannes. Guests at this property benefit from a full staff, including a house manager, chef, housekeeper, and serving staff.

This luxury townhouse for rent in Cannes comprises a total of 12 bedrooms over several buildings and a watchtower, comfortably accommodating up to 24 guests. Within easy reach of Cannes by speedboat, this exclusive private estate is ideal for those attending the Cannes Film Festival or looking to host a special event or luxury vacation.

Le Grand Jardin sits within a 1.4-acre walled estate on the car-free island of Sainte-Marguerite, the largest of the four islands within the Lérins archipelago. The estate includes the Governor’s House, 3 cottages, a guest house, and the old fortress tower, with the oldest parts dating back to the 13th century. The only private property on the island, Le Grand Jardin has long been a haven for the world’s elite. Previous owners include Louis XIV and the 15th-century Dukes of Guise. Legend has it Napoleon once grazed his horses in the garden while cannonballs were prepared elsewhere on the island before being fired at passing ships.

The estate is surrounded by sweet-smelling citrus trees, natural pools, and a 14,000 SqMt Botanic garden. The design of the property is synonymous with the architecture of Cannes and has been completed using only sustainable materials, including rock flooring, white and grey marble, and neutral beige and teak wood floors. Highlights of this luxury townhouse for rent in Cannes include 3 pool suites, wine and cigar cellars, an alfresco dining area for twenty-six with an outdoor bar, an outdoor pool, a helipad, an eco-spa with sauna and treatment room, and sprawling botanical gardens.

Guests at this property benefit from complimentary in-villa services, including daily luxury full breakfast, housekeeping, a house manager, a chef, and serving staff.

A unique private Cannes estate bursting with the history of Sainte-Marguerite and The French Riviera, Le Grand Jardin is a beautiful setting that is unrivaled anywhere in the South of France.