room . Pierre-Marie Rudelle , an artist famous for his trompe l ’ oeil pieces , added his beautiful brushstrokes to the interiors . Guests still enjoy his playful work .
In 1914 , Antoine Sella had the foresight to build ‘ the annex ’ by the sea as a teahouse for passers-by . Today it is one of the most coveted locations on the Riviera . By 1987 , the Grand Hotel du Cap , now a stronghold atop those sea splashed rocks , is renamed Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc .
Though elegant and refined , the hotel provides amenities that all travelers have come to expect while on vacation . From 7am to 9pm every day of the season , hotel guests enjoy complimentary access to an expansive Fitness Village , where cutting-edge Technogym and SportsArt machines transform human effort into renewable energy for electricity . Until October , a private coach is available every morning to deliver personal training sessions .
For full-body strength , flexibility and relaxation , yoga is a gentle practice that balances all three . The hotel offers group and private sessions held outdoors in the gardens , inviting long-time yoga practitioners or complete beginners to explore the benefits of this ancient mindbody modality .
In the exclusive Bamford Cabana overlooking the Mediterranean , the hotel offers treatments with Bamford ’ s 100 % organic botanical products to nourish and protect both skin and nature . Bamford body treatments use aromatic essential oils blended purely from herbs and plants to provide the highest benefits in a sustainable formula .
The property has two clay tennis courts , and lastly , the grounds that extend to ten acres are beautifully landscaped and have many settings that overlook the Mediterranean , which provides opportunities for paddle boarding , water skiing , and other aquatic adventures .
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