Packages & Short Breaks

We’ve all done it – looked at the calendar in January to count the number of long weekends in spring. It just so happens that this year is perfect for a few short breaks in the sun, a few days off, an early taster to get you in the mood for the longer summer holidays ahead. This year, in addition to the traditional Easter weekend from 15 to 17 April, French holidays include the extended weekends from 26 April to 1 May, 5 to 8 May and 2 to 5 June.

At last a chance to enjoy a Monday or two off in the warm sunshine! And there’s no better way of celebrating than by taking advantage of the Barrière Cannes Resort’s irresistible special offers at its two Cannes hotels, Le Majestic and Le Gray d’Albion.

The former, a famous palace-hotel if there ever was one, has introduced a €395 per night offer in a double room, including a whole host of gourmet treats. Start your day with your included breakfast, then for lunch head to La Plage Barrière Le Majestic, without doubt one of the most beautiful beaches on the Croisette, for an included brunch (non-alcoholic drinks and coffee included) in the sunshine looking out over the Mediterranean. For dinner, this special offer also includes a €30 discount voucher that can be used in one of the hotel’s two restaurants: La Petite Maison de Nicole, a temple of Mediterranean cuisine, and the famous Le Fouquet’s Cannes brasserie, with a decor that has been completely updated this winter and a menu overseen by Pierre Gagnaire, one of the world’s best chefs.

The icing on the cake is a visit from the Easter bunny who will organise a special chocolate surprise in your room just before you arrive. And as the bunny is particularly lively at this time of year, guests at Le Gray d’Albion will receive exactly the same attention from him! This small gourmet touch is in addition to the benefits of the Easter offer available at this four-star property on Rue des Serbes: breakfast, lunch for two at La Plage du Gray d'Albion (main course + Easter dessert, half a bottle of mineral per person and coffee), plus access to the hotel’s fitness centre. The total cost for these myriad pleasures? Just €249 per night in a double room.

If you’ve already made plans for the Easter weekend there’s no need to worry as the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic will still be offering a special package every spring weekend. The price? From €457 per night in a double room. In addition to your accommodation, this rate includes breakfast, lunch or dinner for two at Le Fouquet’s Cannes (three courses, mineral water and coffee) as well as a €30 discount voucher for another meal at Le Fouquet’s Cannes, or alternatively La Petite Maison de Nicole. What better way could there be of combining a romantic break with May’s delightful weather and gourmet delights galore?