Let There Be Light: Hotel Le Sud in the South of France, a Guesthouse Inspired by Picasso

Located in Juan-les-Pins, Hotel Le Sud is a newly redesigned guest house that pays homage to Picasso (perhaps the most notable resident of the Côte d’Azur), with interiors by Paris-based designer Stéphanie Lizée. Stéphanie has outfitted the premises—29 guest rooms, plus a charming cafe—with custom furniture made by local artisans, vintage Vallauris ceramics, and wicker lighting.

Join us for a tour:

Above: The sunny cafe features traditional rattan cafe chairs.
Above: A corner of the dining area.
Above: The cafe is open year round.
Above: French artist Franck Lebraly painted a whimsical mural above the striped banquette in the cafe.
Above: Ceramics sourced locally serve as wall decor.
Above: The striped theme continues.
Above: Hand painted signage by Franck Lebraly.
Above: The headboards are outlined with a swoop of paint.
Above: Bedrooms are simple and airy with ceramics as decor.
Above: A collection of spatterware plates adds a dash of color to one of the bedrooms.
Above: Stéphanie designed the scalloped-edged wooden side tables.
Above: The bathrooms are accented with terra cotta tile.
Above: An aerial view of the terrace.

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