Set on the hills above Vallauris, Domaine des Encourdoules occupies more than one hectare of protected parkland overlooking Cap d’Antibes and the Mediterranean. Fourteen landscaped terraces, mature olive and cypress trees, and a secluded belvedere give the estate a peaceful atmosphere, while the beaches of Golfe-Juan, Antibes, and Cannes remain within easy driving distance.

Hosted by Agathe Freymann and Martin Lartigue, the property combines the intimacy of a private home with a distinctly French approach to hospitality. Art, architecture, gastronomy, music, and wine shape the experience, with attentive service designed to feel personal and discreet rather than formal.

The guest rooms occupy a restored 18th-century sheepfold where original beams and stone walls from the estate’s former quarry have been preserved. Retro Mediterranean furnishings, vintage pieces from Vallauris, 20th-century design, and locally connected ceramics create interiors that feel collected over time rather than conventionally decorated.

Accommodation includes two independent double rooms and a three-bedroom family suite, providing five bedrooms in total and space for up to nine guests. Beyond the rooms, the estate offers an outdoor pool, extensive gardens, sea-facing terraces, a summer kitchen, pétanque and table tennis areas, and the option to reserve the entire property for a private stay.

Today, Domaine des Encourdoules is particularly suited to couples, families, private groups, art and design enthusiasts, and travellers seeking a quiet residential experience within reach of the French Riviera’s beaches, cultural towns, and coastal cities.