At that time of day when La Croisette is still peaceful, when the sun’s first rays begin to sparkle on the sea, the Hôtel Martinez captures the spirit of the Riviera in an immersive epicurean experience: breakfast with all the charm of a Provençal market.
Every morning, as the sun begins to rise, Le Jardin du Martinez, the hotel’s main restaurant, is transformed even more realistically into a Mediterranean village, becoming a classic market in Provence. The delights of the Provençal terroir are given pride of place here: Gourdon honey, fruit and vegetable stalls with primarily local produce, handcrafted jams from the region, a selection of aged cheeses, Italian charcuterie, cured ham from Maison Isnard in the Var, smoked trout, olives, homemade tapenade. There is tantalizing orange-blossom yogurt, sprinkled with crunchy caramelized granola, and other delicacies from La Chèvrerie du Bois d’Amon in Saint Cézaire. You can even visit ?Chez Poulette,? where eggs are prepared every way you can imagine in a vintage Citroën turned food truck.
For those seeking the sweeter side of breakfast, there are the wondrous creations from our pastry chef: tarte Tropézienne, fruit pies, chouquettes (sugar-sprinkled choux pastries), waffles, pancakes, and more. Baked treats are enchantingly presented in hanging olive-wood baskets. The breads, still warm from the oven, are arranged on an old-fashioned bike that becomes a delightful display.
At Le Jardin du Martinez, everyone can compose a breakfast that satisfies their palate’s desires as they stroll through this peaceful marketplace in the shade of the pomelo trees and cork oaks. Swings hang from the trees, tempting you to be rocked for a moment in the gentle rays of the morning sun. A time to savor the start of a new day.
