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Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Inside Look: Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel Review
B est known as the host city of the eponymous film festival, the French Riviera town of Cannes has long been on my bucket list as a former film student and lifelong fan of the big screen. After learning that the historic Carlton Cannes completed a multi-million dollar redevelopment and became the flagship property of the Regent Hotels group, I knew a visit was inevitable. The historic neoclassical hotel, perched right on the beach, first opened in 1911 and has been the site of many major events, including the first League of Nations conference as well as the inaugural Cannes Film Festival. On a spring trip to the south of France, I finally checked in to experience its modern-yet-classic new look firsthand. Read my full review below. Porch at the Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel. Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel Who Will Love It: History buffs; film lovers; those who appreciate Old World glamour All-Star Amenities: Cannes' largest infinity pool; private beach; spa; fitness center; Dyson hair tools; five restaurants; three bars; pet-friendly perks, like embossed water bowls and organic treats What Not To Miss: The Belle Époque architecture Location: Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France My first introduction to the Carlton Cannes was in Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch A Thief , which was filmed at the property and features a famous scene where Cary Grant and Grace Kelly watch fireworks from her hotel room. That same feeling of movie magic was still present as my taxi neared the hotel, and I was greeted by its white and yellow striped awnings, resembling an opulent wedding cake. As I stepped inside, I took a moment to admire the grand staircase, pink Venini chandeliers, frescoed domes and marble stucco columns of the Belle Époque building. Female lobby attendants sport Grace Kelly-inspired uniforms—cerulean pleated skirts and beige jackets. Pool and cabanas at the Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel. Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel Located right along Cannes' Boulevard de la Croisette, the property is walking distance to a wide array of shops and restaurants right on the beach. The hotel is also home to its own private beach club, the Carlton Beach Club, as well as an outdoor infinity swimming pool located on an elevated platform with cabanas and loungers. After checking in, one of my first stops was to the property's compact Le C Club Spa, where I booked a facial featuring Dr. Barbara Sturm skincare. Le C Club is also home to a fitness center that is kitted out with Panatta machines and offers personalized classes in yoga, weight training and more. With 332 rooms and suites, many overlooking the beach, I was most looking forward to waking up to views of the Mediterranean Sea—and I wasn't disappointed. I stayed in a One Bedroom Sea View suite, which featured a separate living area and bedroom drenched in an elegant palette of cream, black and gold. I had a panoramic view of the Bay of Cannes that I was able to enjoy from both the antique-style fainting couch in my room and a desk in the main living room. Take note, though, that only 72 of the property's rooms have sea views, so make sure to double check your room type before booking. One Bedroom Sea View Suite at the Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel. Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel At about 870 square feet, the area was spacious, and I could easily picture coming home to a living space like this at the end of each day. The marble-topped bathroom featured Dyson hair tools and Byredo toiletries, while the bedroom and living area's French windows opened up onto the Croisette below. While the streets outside were lined with locals and tourists shopping and taking photos (many in front of the hotel itself), I felt no disturbance by the central location; the only sounds I heard before drifting off to sleep each night were the Mediterranean's crashing waves. Food And Beverage The hotel is home to several restaurants, including the main Riviera Restaurant, which offers a Mediterranean menu and brasserie favorites, Ruya Restaurant for Anatolian—or Turkish—cuisine, Bar 58, the Camelia Tea Lounge, and the seafront Carlton Beach Club. My stay began with lunch at the scenic Carlton Beach Club, where I enjoyed a seafood salad, with, of course, a glass of rosé. After freshening up (and taking plenty of photos), I then journeyed down to the tea lounge, where I enjoyed live music and some of the most intricately designed sweets I've ever seen. Riviera Restaurant at the Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel. Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel My favorite dining outlet was Riviera, which felt like stepping back in time to the 1960s, with its impeccable, white-glove service, emerald chairs and floor-to-ceiling windows. I ordered the sole meunière, a classic Provençal dish comprised of a fried fish topped in butter, lemon and parsley. It was brought out whole and served tableside, where swiftly deboned with the flash of a hand. Breakfast was also served at Riviera, with extensive options that included a la carte options as well as a buffet with charcuterie, cheese, fresh fruit, and a wide array of French pastries. What Not To Miss Film buffs might want to check out the hotel's Alfred Hitchcock Suite, the previously mentioned room where Grace Kelly and Cary Grant had their iconic kiss in front of the fireworks. For those who want to explore the boulevard below, there are no shortage of shops and cafés to linger in, but the city's scenic Old Quarter, known as Le Suquet, is worth a visit for its charming cobblestone streets and many photo opportunities (it's about a ten-minute drive or a twenty-minute walk from the hotel). During my stay, I also strolled to the Gambetta district, where I visited the mural of French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, who most famously starred in Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 film Breathless . How To Get There Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel is located a 30-minute drive from the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
National Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- National Post
Dan Illouz: Canada should recognize Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, not a Palestinian state
Article content The appropriate response to such barbarism is not to reward it, but to ensure it never happens again. The path to a different future starts not with fantasy, but with truth. And the truth is that there is only one state between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea — the State of Israel. It's time for the world to affirm that fact by recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, otherwise known as the West Bank. Article content This is not annexation or displacement. It is the formal application of Israeli law to the historic homeland of the Jewish people, and the recognition that this land belongs to the Jewish people by historical, moral and legal right. Article content Judea and Samaria are not foreign territories. They are the cradle of Jewish civilization — Hebron, Shiloh and, yes, Jerusalem. These are not just symbols. They are tangible evidence of a deep-rooted, continuous indigenous presence. Article content In 1920, the League of Nations recognized the right of the Jewish people to re-establish their national home in this territory through the Mandate for Palestine. The modern State of Israel is the natural inheritor of that mandate. No other sovereign power has taken its place. Article content For decades, Israel has governed parts of these areas under a temporary military framework — not because it lacked legitimacy, but because of a lack of political clarity. Applying sovereignty would end that ambiguity. It would normalize governance, solidify borders and protect all residents under a unified legal system — one grounded in the principles of Israeli democracy and the rule of law. Article content October 7 shattered illusions. It showed that Hamas does not want compromise, it wants carnage. It also made clear that the Palestinian Authority, which is mired in corruption and glorifies terror, offers no credible alternative. Article content To recognize a Palestinian state now would be to embolden both. It would say that the world has learned nothing, that violence is tolerable if packaged as diplomacy and that democratic countries can be pressured into moral surrender. Article content Recognizing Israeli sovereignty, by contrast, would send the opposite message: that terror has consequences, not rewards; that borders are not determined by rockets and massacres, but by law, history and moral clarity; and that the world still knows how to distinguish right from wrong. Article content Article content This is not an argument against Palestinian dignity or hope. It is an argument against a Palestinian leadership that has destroyed both. Hamas has turned Gaza into a graveyard, and the Palestinian Authority has failed its own people. Article content The Palestinian people will not be helped by more foreign resolutions or symbolic gestures. They will be helped by stability, security and truth. Only when the fantasy of destroying Israel is finally abandoned — and when terror no longer brings results — can something new begin to grow. Article content That is what sovereignty offers: not an end to the conflict, but an end to the illusion — a firm, reality-based foundation for moving forward. Article content Canada was among the first countries in the world to recognize the State of Israel. It was an act of courage, clarity and of leadership. Article content That same clarity is needed now. Canada should not follow the crowd toward a dangerous fiction. It should lead by recognizing what history has always known and what law has always affirmed: that Judea and Samaria are part of the Jewish homeland, and that the State of Israel is the only legitimate sovereign in the Land of Israel. Article content Article content Article content
Reuters
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Exclusive: Historic UN building in Geneva could be abandoned as Trump cuts loom
GENEVA, June 17 (Reuters) - The U.N. building that was once the headquarters of the first modern global organisation dedicated to peace and international cooperation could soon be abandoned by the United Nations due to a funding crisis triggered partly by the Trump administration. Named after former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, the opulent 225-room Palais Wilson in Geneva was the first headquarters of the forerunner of the U.N., the League of Nations, and today is home to the U.N. human rights arm. Now, with the Trump administration making cuts to foreign aid, hitting U.N. agencies, and also owing the U.N. nearly $1.5 billion in arrears and for this year, the body is trying to cut its budget by up to 20%, according to a memo. The U.N. Geneva office last week made a formal proposal to vacate Palais Wilson from mid-2026, according to two sources familiar with the situation and confirmed by the United Nations. That the U.N. is considering abandoning one of the most historic buildings in the annals of international cooperation underlines how the U.S. retreat from multilateralism has shaken the body to its foundations. In all, about 75 agencies and departments faced a June 13 deadline to propose budget cuts. Member states have the final say on the budget. Many have been supportive of financial retrenchment. Wilson, who died in 1924, was one of the architects of the League of Nations after World War One though the United States never formally joined. The U.N. in Geneva (UNOG) leases the 19th century Palais on behalf of the Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights from a Swiss foundation under a nearly 30-year lease worth around 36 million Swiss francs ($44.25 million), U.N. documents show. "As part of UNOG's revised budget submission for 2026, and in line with guidance from headquarters to reduce the costs of lease payments, UNOG is indeed proposing in its submission for revised budget estimates that the end of the lease of Palais Wilson be brought forward," Alessandra Vellucci, director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, said. The lease had been due to expire in 2027. OHCHR spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said: "The U.N. is looking at all options to decrease costs, including a proposal to rehouse our headquarters in Geneva away from Palais Wilson, the symbolic home of human rights." He added that the impact of the financial crisis went far beyond this one proposal and that funding cuts by the United States and others were already affecting its work. The Trump administration has repeatedly defended the foreign aid cuts, saying they are focused on wasted funds. Trump said in February that the United Nations had "great potential and ... we'll continue to go along with it, but they got to get their act together". The U.N. cuts are part of a major review called "UN80" that the body launched in March to make it more efficient. The U.N. Controller will analyse proposed cuts and submit recommendations to Secretary General Antonio Guterres by early July, officials said. ($1 = 0.8135 Swiss francs)
