Inspirations

Let There Be Light: Hotel Le Sud in the South of France, a Guesthouse Inspired by Picasso

This week we’re revisiting some of the most popular summer stories from the archives. Here’s one:

Located in Juan-les-Pins, Hotel Le Sud is a newly redesigned guest house that pays homage to Picasso (perhaps the most notable resident of the Côte d’Azur), with interiors by Paris-based designer Stéphanie Lizée. Stéphanie has outfitted the premises—29 guest rooms, plus a charming cafe—with custom furniture made by local artisans, vintage Vallauris ceramics, and wicker lighting.

Join us for a tour:

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Above: The sunny cafe features traditional rattan cafe chairs.

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Above: A corner of the dining area.

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Above: The cafe is open year round.

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Above: French artist Franck Lebraly painted a whimsical mural above the striped banquette in the cafe.
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Above: Ceramics sourced locally serve as wall decor.

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Above: The striped theme continues.

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Above: Hand painted signage by Franck Lebraly.

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Above: The headboards are outlined with a swoop of paint.

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Above: Bedrooms are simple and airy with ceramics as decor.

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Above: A collection of spatterware plates adds a dash of color to one of the bedrooms.

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Above: Stéphanie designed the scalloped-edged wooden side tables.

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Above: The bathrooms are accented with terra cotta tile.

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Above: An aerial view of the terrace.

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N.B.: This story has been updated; it originally ran on November 12, 2020.

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