Places that feel like summer: l’Hotel La Pérouse

Recently reimagined by the Paris-based design duo Friedmann & Versace, the hotel La Pérouse in Nice feels like the South of France through a cinematic lens: sun-bleached, deeply relaxed, and effortlessly chic.

Rather than chase coastal clichés, Friedmann & Versace leaned into texture and restraint. Stone floors, raw linen, hand-plastered walls — the palette is subdued but sensual, like the landscape itself. The rooms feel carved from light and silence, with curved alcoves, terracotta tones, and vintage nods that evoke Riviera glamour without the pastiche.

There’s an undeniable romance to this hotel’s geography: carved into the cliffs, overlooking the Baie des Anges, shaded by lemon trees. Every window frames a view that could be a painting. It's a masterclass in place-making — honoring the drama of the setting while offering moments of deep stillness.