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Irrfan Khan

The celebrated actor from the movie Life of Pi reminisces his peaceful stay at Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat, France

Suguna Sundaram

OT Favourite hotel in the world

Irrfan Khan Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat (www.grand-hotel-cap-ferrat.com). It&rsquos actually somewhere between Nice and Monaco. 


OT Last visited

Irrfan Khan I first visited when I was there for the Cannes film festival recently. I&rsquove only been there once.

OT The experience

Irrfan Khan It was memorable, utterly peaceful and amazing. My room faced the Mediterranean Sea and I had a view that was perpetually blue. At the back, I had a view of the huge hotel&rsquos own pine grove, where shade and light play and where you drink your wine against a stunning backdrop. Situated at the southernmost tip of the Cape of Antibes, I was told the building was a Napoleon III structure. Aside from being extremely luxurious, the hotel has a rich sense of history. And it adjoins Cannes and Nice, the old fortified town of Antibes and the lively neighbourhood of Juan-Les-Pins. I distinctly remember the aroma of pine wood and there was also a romantic rose garden. You walk to a pavilion built on a terrace by the sea, to swim, and you just float in the sea water there...the spectacular overflowing swimming pool is alone privy to a volume of secret memories. But I&rsquom not telling

OT The food

Irrfan Khan I have the best memories of the food there. The restaurants served absolutely exquisite and delicious food. Just imagine - fine lasagne with Aquitaine caviar, baby leeks in olive oil, a roasted rack of Aveyron lamb in an olive and parsley crust, sole with candied aubergines... perfectly presented and served, in the perfect ambience. 

OT The hotels&rsquo &lsquoUSP&rsquo

Irrfan Khan Since 2007, the hotel has hosted one of the most precious Ch&acircteau d&rsquoYquem collections, from 1854 to 2003. The Grand-Hotel regularly organises wine weekends featuring France&rsquos greatest ch&acircteaux.

OT Repeat visit

Irrfan Khan I&rsquod love to go there again. And if it is because I&rsquove been invited to the Cannes Film Festival again, that would be the icing on the cake. 

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