The Château de La Croix des Gardes has seen changes since these photos were taken. Acquired by Mandarin Oriental and restored by interior designer Katharine Pooley, it reopened in 2022 for private hire, the first time in 56 years.

Now part of the Exclusive Homes portfolio, it has been described as "a contemporary reimagining of a historical masterpiece." according to Pooley's website. The largest remaining estate on the Côte d’Azur, it’s a transformation Princess Grace would surely approve of.

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