On the Boulevard Alexandre III in Cannes, the Résidence des Pins has stood since the Belle Époque — an era when Europe's elite sought the warmth of the Riviera. Tolstoy walked these grounds. Members of Tsar Alexander III's circle called this address home.
Fully redesigned and restored by a designer-owner, the apartment was conceived as a contemporary continuation of the building's noble past.
The Living Room
The south-facing bow window captures the full arc of the sun from morning to evening. No overlooking — only the private park beyond the glass, and a cascade of handblown globe pendants marking the hours as light moves through the room. The living space feels expansive, warm, and alive, with every material — marble, oak herringbone, custom-crafted upholstery — chosen to age with grace.
The Kitchen
Open-concept by design, minimal by conviction. The kitchen dissolves into the living space — storage concealed, surfaces unbroken, every appliance integrated. What remains is a workspace that feels like furniture: elegant without being demonstrative, invisible when you want it to be, beautiful when you don't.
The Master Suite
Soft eastern light enters through a private balcony overlooking the park. The en-suite bathroom, framed by an arched doorway, is clad entirely in travertine — rain shower, brass fixtures, and the quiet discipline of natural stone. Integrated storage ensures clarity and comfort, reinforcing the feeling of a space designed to be lived in, not staged.
Guest Rooms & Bath
Two additional bedrooms positioned in the apartment's east wing, benefiting from gentle morning light and a quieter orientation. Ideal for family, guests, or a home office, each room was designed with the same level of care and coherence. They share a refined bathroom with separate guest toilets, ensuring both comfort and practicality.
After Dark
When the sun sets, the apartment transforms. Recessed LED strips trace the architecture. Backlit shelving casts a warm amber glow across curated objects. Sculptural lamps create pools of intimate light. Multiple scenarios allow the space to shift seamlessly from vibrant to hushed — from a dinner party to a quiet evening with a book. Lighting here is not decoration. It is structure.
The Private Park
Rather than facing surrounding buildings, the apartment opens onto a vast, wooded landscape reserved exclusively for residents — mature pines, open lawns, and the kind of silence that simply does not exist on the Riviera anymore. This is not a courtyard. It is a private park. A daily luxury that reveals its value over time.
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