Join the stars at the Cannes Film Festival

Luxury villa rental company Sanctuary Villas & Apartments will be rolling out the red carpet this May, offering guests the opportunity to live like the rich and famous at the Cannes Film Festival.

The company is offering some outstanding A-list extras for clients booking a stay in a deluxe rental villa on the glamorous Côte d’Azur, including private helicopter flights; personalised designer shopping; exclusive yacht charter tours; and luxury motorcar rentals. The Cannes Film Festival will be taking place between 14th-25th May 2008.

Sanctuary Villas & Apartments has several deluxe villas on the Côte d’Azur and amongst the extra services the company can provide is a personal shopper, who can accompany guests on a tailor made, informative tour taking in haute couture at the designer boutiques of Cannes. For the truly opulent traveller, the company can organise private helicopter transfers from Cannes to Monaco for more accompanied personalised shopping in central Monaco. Two fantastic destinations for shopaholics who want to live the A-list lifestyle.

Guests wishing to keep their feet on the ground can cruise the South of France in style, with the use of a luxury car. Clients can choose from a selection of opulent cars, ranging from driving a Bentley to a Jaguar to a Maserati Quattraporte, which can be delivered directly to guests’ villas.

For the ultimate vacation of indulgence, Sanctuary can also offer guests the chance to tour the Cote d’Azur aboard a privately chartered yacht. Whether guests wish to enjoy the picturesque sea views of this beautiful region, or simply partake in a game of star-spotting, this is a truly exclusive way to celebrate the Cannes Film Festival.

All the following properties are within easy reach of Cannes.

Le Roc, Théoule sur Mer
Le Roc is a stylish, contemporary villa set in a privileged location in a private, gated domain, offering breathtaking views over Cannes, which is just 6.5 miles away. This impeccably presented villa includes modern fixtures and fittings, such as, double Gaggenau oven; wine cooler and Bang and Olufsen TVs.

Outdoors, the large swimming pool, with its 180° vista, provides the ultimate A-list spot for enjoying a chilled glass of champagne whilst admiring the magnificent panorama. The property sleeps eight guests in four en suite bedrooms. Le Roc can be rented from £8,285 per week on a Tailor Made (villa only) basis.

Les Hauts de Vence, Vence
Les Hauts de Vence is a smart, minimalist villa, perfectly situated just 17 miles from Cannes and 15 minutes from Nice Airport. The villa comes equipped with its own entertainment room; outdoor spa/Jacuzzi/pool; Wi-Fi Internet; B&O system and fully enclosed landscaped gardens incorporating a boules pitch.

The villa’s sun and dining terraces provide a magnificent 180º panoramic outlook over the glittering Riviera. The property sleeps 12 guests in seven bedrooms. Les Hauts de Vence can be rented from £12,065 per week on a Tailor Made (villa only) basis.

St Paul, St Paul de Vence
Just 15 miles from Cannes, this contemporary villa is furnished in a Scandinavian style and rests just outside the charming village of Saint Paul de Vence, one of the most renowned artist enclaves in the world. The villa has been recently updated to an exceptional standard and benefits from beautifully maintained gardens with boules pitch; spacious swimming pool and a separate television room with Sony LCD TV.

A balcony running the length of the property can be accessed via French windows in the upstairs bedrooms, from where picturesque views overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the Côte d’Azur can be enjoyed. The property sleeps eight people across four en suite bedrooms. St Paul can be rented from £5,180 per week on a Tailor Made (villa only) basis.

Solaia, St Jean Cap Ferrat
If you’re looking to experience the life of an international film star, there is no villa more extravagant or opulent than Solaia. Located on the exclusive St Jean Cap Ferrat peninsula, the villa has marble flooring throughout, as well as marble bathrooms, a marble terrace and a fireplace from the estate of King Edward VII. The property includes a home cinema with fabric walls for optimum sound quality, a tennis court and exotic gardens.

The main house sleeps eight guests across two master suites and two double rooms, however, eight more can be accommodated in the self contained garden cottages. If this isn’t enough space for your entourage, Solaia also comprises a staff apartment with a double bedroom. Solaia can be rented from £45,465 per week on a Tailor Made (villa only) basis.

Booking information:

Villas are available on a Tailor Made (villa-only) basis or with an upgrade to the unique Sanctuary Hosted basis. The Sanctuary Hosted package offers guests an inclusive, but not intrusive, selection of extra services including an arrival supper, a welcome pack of toiletries and daily maid service amongst other special touches. Flights are not included, although extra services, from chefs to car hire can be arranged.

To book or for more information, visit Sanctuary-villas.com.