1919
The Birth of an Icon – La Belle Époque
Commissioned in 1919, Château de la Croix des Gardes was built for Swiss industrialist <b>Paul Girod</b>, embodying the grandeur and refinement of the Belle Époque era.
1946
The Birth of Cinema’s Greatest Stage
The <b>1st Cannes Film Festival</b> debuted from <b>September 20 to October 5, 1946</b>, marking the beginning of a legendary cinematic tradition. Twenty-one nations came together to present their finest films, cementing Cannes as the world’s film capital.
1955
Hollywood Comes to Cannes – Hitchcock’s Masterpiece
The Château’s legacy reached the silver screen when it became the <b>stunning backdrop for Alfred Hitchcock’s <em>To Catch a Thief</em></b>. Starring <b>Cary Grant and Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco</b>, the film immortalized the Château’s lavish interiors, securing its place in cinematic history.
1960
The Perrier Dynasty – A Vision Reimagined
Industrialist <b>Gustave Leven</b>, founder of the <b>Perrier Empire</b>, acquired the estate and transformed it with exquisite <b>Palladian-style architecture</b>, elevating its splendor to new heights.
2017
A New Chapter Begins
After decades of exclusivity, <b>Château de la Croix des Gardes</b> was privately acquired in <b>2017</b> by a distinguished family, embarking on an extensive restoration to revive its <b>1919 grandeur</b>.
2018
A Night of Starlit Magic – Chopard Secret Night
The Château played host to <b>Chopard’s legendary Secret Night</b>, a spectacular soirée that marked the grand finale of the <b>Cannes Film Festival</b>, gathering the world’s elite in an unforgettable setting.
2022
A New Era of Exclusivity
For the <b>first time in 56 years, Château de la Croix des Gardes reopened for private hire</b>, ushering in a new age of ultra-exclusive hospitality. In absolute secrecy, a <b>dazzling transformation</b> was unveiled—an invitation-only experience for those who appreciate <b>the rarest luxury of all: timeless beauty, absolute privacy, and legendary history</b>.
