The hotel negresco is a hotel and site of the restaurant le chantecler, located on the promenade des anglais on the baie des anges in nice, france. At the negresco, luxury and history come together to give you an experience which is unique in the world. Madame augiers presence these last 55 years has always given the negresco a certain, extra panache. A loving tribute to jeanne augier, historical owner of the negresco. Oct 15, 2012 the negresco has proved irresistible to the great, rich and notorious. Dame jeanne cocktail 23 our head barman created a long drink with delicious red fruit notes. Le negresco hotel, opened in 1912, is a french riviera legend. The board of directors and all of the employees of the negresco hotel are extremely sad to announce the passing of jeanne augier, chief executive officer, on january 7, 2019, in her 96th year.
Le negresco va mieux, le palace nicois semble entamer une renaissance. Knowing little of hotels, mme augier ignored the 1950s rule book. Since then, numerous people have signed the guest book. Founded in 1912 by henri negresco, it changed hands in 1957, and it was madame jeanne augier who dressed the hotel in lavish decor and furnishings. In 1957 a family tragedy obliged monsieur mesnage and his daughter jeanne, future spouse of maitre paul augier, to purchase the negresco which was in a sorry state.
Le negresco is a unique establishment whose pedigree, elegance, and love of art personify france. But le negresco and its stalwart commitment to france and luxury service perseveres, and celebrates 100 years on the french riviera. The board of directors and all of the employees of the negresco hotel are extremely sad to announce the passing of jeanne augier, chief executive officer. Hotel le negresco 19, nice historic hotels of the world. The conference will be held at an astounding palace. Driving up to le negresco luxury hotel you are living the reincarnation of the negresco, through the eyes of madame jeanne augier who made the renovation and decoration of the hotel her lifes passion. Jeanne augier est morte le 8 janvier 2019 et avait 95 ans. Finding an ideal luxury hotel in nice does not have to be difficult. Artists, politicians and royalty were numerous to have signed the guest book high society and chic evenings, the myth was perpetuated with jeanne augier who purchased the negresco in 1957. The hotel negresco was bought by a belgian company and although it was still a popular address for winter visitors it slowly declined and sank into oblivion.
Henri negresco, born in 1868, constructed the hotel in 1912. Scuba diving, snorkeling and water skiing adventures can be found. See whats going on at palais nikaia or allianz riviera. Famous faces, fads and fashions have come though the doors and have long faded from the front pages and catwalks. Le negresco hotel nice france best french riviera hotel. Madame jeanne augier, the grande dame of french hotels who died on monday. Madame jeanne augier and her life story at le negresco. Jeanne augier, who has died aged 95, was for more than 60 years the formidable flamehaired owner and guiding spirit of the negresco hotel, a weddingcake white, pinkdomed jewel of. I received him personally, fascinated by his genius and his personality. Free wifi access is provided and there is an onsite fitness center.
This is the realm of jeanne augier, redhaired grande dame, outspoken animal lover and the last private owner of a riviera. We were in the bar of the negresco, the landmark palace hotel on the. Snacks and drinks can be enjoyed in the britishstyle bar, and gourmet meals are served at the michelin star le chantecler restaurant. Le negresconicefranceupdated 2020official website of jp moser. Hotel negresco s guests can benefit from access to the neptune private beach area, at an extra cost, where water sports can be enjoyed.
Madame jeanne augier fr reinvigorated the hotel with luxurious decorations and furnishings. Augier ran the pinkdomed negresco hotel on the promenade des anglais in. Achete en 1957 par ses parents, le negresco est devenu le rendezvous des celebrites du monde entier. The myth is jeanne augier who is also the guardian. The hotel, designed by henri negrescu, immediately drew the attention of the international jet set. Welcome to a living art hotel set on nices cote dazur. For nearly a century the mythical hotel le negresco has dominated the promenade des anglais on the baie des anges with its huge pink dome. Jeanne augier wiki, age, husband, kids, net worth, family. Recently jeanne passed away on january 7, 2018, at the age of 95 years. Madame jeanne augier, still its owner and topfloor resident, set about making le negresco the mustbeseenat destination for royalty, movie stars, artists and musicians in the 1960s and 70s and a focal point of the burgeoning pop art scene. He died bankrupt after world war i, his hotel having been commandeered into a hospital during the war. Finding an ideal romantic hotel in nice does not have to be difficult.
Negresco proprietor jeanne augier, three years ago le point photo jeanne augier turned 90 this year, and 20 marks the 100 th birthday of her prize possession, nices negresco hotel. Jeanne augiers death brings to a close an era of glitz and glamour on the french riviera. Negresco a nice une succession qui attise les convoitises. A living heritage company, le negresco has its own tapestry workshop in the heart of the hotel. Now in her mid90s and living on the hotels 6th floor, she has meticulously supervised the collection of over 6,000 pieces of art spanning five centuries. Close to some of nices most popular landmarks, such as cathedrale saintereparate 1. With a stay at hotel le negresco in nice nice city centre, youll be steps from promenade des anglais and 9 minutes by. The famous hotel negresco, dating from the beginning of the 20th century, overlooks the beach and the promenade des anglais in nice.
Fittedout with period furniture and paintings, each of the 100 rooms and 25 suites tells you a story, that of the great eras of french art. On 7 january, madame jeanne augier, owner of the negresco hotel since 1957, passed away at the age of 96. Promenade des anglais and place massena are notable landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at castle hill. Nov 21, 2016 for over a century the striking hotel negresco has been the favourite holiday destination for celebrities, royalty, millionaires, and politicians this magnificent belleepoque building, instantly recognizable by its pink domed roof, stands proudly on the promenade des anglais in nice. Succession lessons as grande dame of luxury hospitality jeanne. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel deals. She was influential in bringing the city of nice to world recognition with the grand hotel that she inherited from her father. High society and chic evenings, the myth was perpetuated with jeanne augier who purchased the negresco in 1957. Le negresco isnt the only graceful hotel in the french riviera, of course, but it may be its most fascinating. Much credit goes to jeanne augier, owner of le negrescu since 1957. Located by the sea, hotel le negresco is in nices nice city centre neighborhood.
Less than 15 minutes from nice airport, 5star hotel le negresco occupies pole. Good food in the restaurant and walking distance to everything you want to do in nice. Le negresco french riviera hotels french riviera, france. Many hotels claim to have a worldclass art collection but in the case of the stunning le negresco, it is utterly trueand then some. Welcome to hotel negresco, a nice option for travellers like you. The fascinating story of the hotel negresco in nice. Whether you can afford to spend a night in the deluxe suite or you can just treat yourself with a drink at le bar relais.
Close to some of nices most popular landmarks, such as cathedrale saintereparate 0. The negresco is a blend of antique and contemporary. Jan 24, 2018 le negresco, a grand old belle epoque hotel, is the perfect venue for a girls weekend in nice, finds louise reynolds moments after entering our room, my friend and i exchange a look before bursting into fits of excited giggles. Jul 12, 2012 le negresco is considered one of frances most legendary palaces and is the last remaining privatelyowned luxury palace hotel in france, purchased by the augier family in 1957, and still owned and run today by madame jeanne augier, an omnipresent 89year old force who lives on the top floor of the hotel, and who has spent her life committed. She is one of frances most flamboyant hoteliers, who ran negresco hotel on the promenade des anglais in nice. Pomegranate liqueur, botanist gin, strawberry and raspberry nectar, mediterranean tonic. On the january the 7th, the sad news of madame augier s death came as a struck for some. Augier inherited the negresco from her father in 1957 and devoted herself to reviving the hotel into the enviable epitome of luxury french. Jul 20, 2019 driving up to le negresco luxury hotel you are living the reincarnation of the negresco, through the eyes of madame jeanne augier who made the renovation and decoration of the hotel her lifes passion. On the january the 7th, the sad news of madame augiers death came as a struck for some. Madame augier s presence these last 55 years has always given the negresco a certain, extra panache.
Less than 15 minutes from nice airport, 5star hotel le negresco occupies pole position on the promenade des anglais, offering eclectic luxury with all the allure of the cote dazur. Jeanne augier lemblematique proprietaire du negresco a nice sest eteinte cette nuit. Jeanne augier, formidable owner of the famed hotel. The start of 2019 saw the loss of one of nices most iconic personalities. Book the hotel le negresco in nice book now at hotel info and save 30% discount with business rate cancellation is free of charge recommended by 88% of all hotel guests. The hotel negresco is a hotel and site of the restaurant le chantecler, located on the. At 95 years old, jeanne augier s life came to an end on her negresco s apartment, along with her two dogs, lilou and lili. Welcome to hotel negresco, a nice option for travelers like you. The mythical le negresco has stood through two world wars and has seen 16 french presidents ushered into office. The very expression, on a daily basis, of exceptional and excellent savoirfaire.
Owner jeanne augier is an art connoisseur who amassed a museumworthy collection at le negresco. It is directly across from the beach ask for a sea view, and the only family owned hotel left. The propertys enthralling backstory the 19constructed hotel was the idea of henri negresco, a charismatic casino owner, but it didnt blossom into the elegant address we know today until it was purchased by madame jeanne augier in the late 1950s sets the tone for a. From louis xiii style to modern art, 5 centuries of history are exhibited throughout the hotel. Le negresco cest sa maison, jeanne augier sest occupee en devenant collectionneuse, raconte son ami administrateur du fonds, le cure gil florini, figure nicoise qui baptise portables et. Current owner, and topfloor resident, the nonagenarian jeanne augier, set about making le negresco the mustbeseenat destination for royalty, movie stars, artists and musicians in the 1960s and 70s. The flamboyant owner of the seafront negresco hotel in the french city of nice has died at the age of 95, her guardian told afp on tuesday, plunging the future of the pinkdomed riviera landmark into uncertainty. Hotel le negresco in nice great prices at hotel info. It was named after henri negresco 18681920, who had the palatial hotel constructed in 1912.
May 07, 20 negresco proprietor jeanne augier, three years ago le point photo jeanne augier turned 90 this year, and 20 marks the 100 th birthday of her prize possession, nices negresco hotel. Book a sea view suite or one of the three exceptional suites if the budget allows. The decline of madame augier frank pleasants hotel musings. At 95 years old, jeanne augiers life came to an end on her negrescos apartment, along with her two dogs, lilou and lili.