Description Palms on the Croisette: Cannes

Tucked inside a 19th-century villa fringed by tall palms, this apartment in Cannes is a surprisingly calm retreat given how close the sea is – less than 100 metres away, with Boulevard de la Croisette and the Palais des Festivals a fifteen-minute walk. Inside, two separate living spaces mean there's room to gather or retreat, while the main bedroom doubles as a suite with its own sofa and TV area. A dedicated yoga studio, a walled courtyard off the bedroom, and a terrace with a hanging rattan chair give the place a rare sense of ease – more than you'd expect from a Riviera address this well-placed.

Home truths:
* At full occupancy, four guests will sleep on two sofa beds in the living area.
* You'll have access to the on-site swimming pool and garden here. They're shared with the building's other residents. The swimming pool is only available for use between April and September.
* The pool area sits close to a railway line, so you'll hear trains passing while you're outside – something to keep in mind if you're hoping for a completely peaceful afternoon by the water.