Mandarin Oriental Welcomes Iconic French Château to Luxury Home Collection
Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes has recently added the iconic Château de la Croix des Gardes to its impressive array of luxury vacation properties for 2024, marking a significant expansion in France’s Côte d’Azur.
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This 16-bedroom enhances the collection’s presence in the region, which now boasts six exquisite homes, emphasizing the Côte d’Azur’s prestige as a top-tier destination for opulent living.
This collaboration between Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes and the luxury home rental platform StayOne brings together a branded collection of the world’s most exceptional private vacation residences, including chalets and mansions.
Selected for their unmatched quality and prime locations, these homes offer the personalized service and experiences synonymous with Mandarin Oriental’s legendary hospitality.
A Blend of History and Luxury
Nestled within 25 acres of meticulously maintained Italian-style gardens, Château de la Croix des Gardes offers its guests privacy, spectacular views of the Mediterranean, and is just a stone’s throw away from Cannes’ renowned Croisette. The estate’s luxurious amenities and interior design embody a perfect marriage of traditional elegance and contemporary comfort, featuring 16 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms inspired by impressionist art, spread across the main house, cottages, and a pool penthouse.
The estate is not just about splendid accommodations; it also offers a wide range of entertainment options. Guests can enjoy a cozy cinema room, a private bowling alley, a newly constructed tennis court, and a grand ballroom that can host up to 100 people for grand celebrations. A dedicated Château Manager and Head Butler ensure that every guest’s stay is marked by the impeccable service Mandarin Oriental is known for.
Château de la Croix des Gardes holds a special place in the history of cinema and glamour, having served as the setting for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 classic “To Catch a Thief,” and continues to attract celebrities and fashion icons, including hosting a fashion show by Donatella Versace.
Ersev Demiroz, General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes, and Thomas Bennett, Co-Founder & CEO of StayOne, both expressed their excitement about the addition of Château de la Croix des Gardes to their portfolio.
They highlighted the estate’s alignment with Mandarin Oriental’s ethos of providing exceptional service and guest experiences, underscoring its blend of elegance, history, and luxury as key to delivering extraordinary experiences for their discerning guests.
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
Villa prices saw particularly strong growth, with capital values increasing by 33.4 percent year-on-year
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Dubai’s real estate market showed strong performance in the second quarter of 2024, with notable increases across the residential, office, and retail sectors, according to a new ValuStrat real estate report for Q2 2024.
Villa prices experienced particularly strong growth, with capital values rising by 33.4 percent year-on-year.
Haider Tuaima, Director and Head of Real Estate Research at ValuStrat said: “The Dubai real estate market has shown impressive growth and resilience in recent months. The ValuStrat Price Index for Residential Capital Values increased by 6.4 percent quarterly and 28.2 percent annually, reaching 178.2 points.
“Despite severe flooding caused by record rainfalls in April, the quick and effective response from developers and authorities helped to control the damage, ensuring that market activity and property valuations remained robust in the subsequent months.”
The office sector also performed well, with the VPI for office capital values surging by 31.7 percent annually and 9.4 percent quarterly, reaching 212.5 points—the highest quarterly increase in a decade.
In the retail sector, Emaar Properties reported 98 percent occupancy in their prime mall assets, while overall mall occupancy stood at 96 percent during the first quarter of 2024. The hospitality sector also saw growth, with total international guests reaching 8.12 million as of May 2024, a 9.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Hotel occupancy reached 81 percent, rising by 1.4 percent year-on-year.
Despite these positive indicators, Tuaima added, “The decline in transaction volumes calls for a closer examination of market dynamics as stakeholders navigate this evolving landscape.”
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
