Serene Scenes: Top R&R Destinations In Europe

Cap Estel, Côte d'Azur, France

There is something about the French Riviera itself that embodies inspiration... especially if you’re checked in at the right place. Cap Estel at the famed Côte d'Azur is our top choice. As it was once a summer home to Russian royalty, the hotel is well-hidden from the tourist path and free of the Eurotrash gaudiness that often plague many hot spots in the French Riviera. Perhaps this is why many celebrities and dignitaries consider this to be their second home since it became a hotel in the 50s. That said, if and when you get bored and yearn for lively but equally glamorous distractions, Monaco and Nice are both a short drive away.