Living in a major city is expensive. But living at the pinnacle of luxury is an entirely different story. For the ultra-rich, the bill goes far beyond the price of an apartment. It also includes high-end cars, fine-dining restaurants, five-star hotels, watches, jewelry, luxury clothing, business-class travel, private schools, and exclusive services.

In Cannes, luxury is no longer defined solely by the glittering grandeur of its palaces, suites overlooking the Croisette, or the soirées of the Film Festival. It can also be found in those suspended moments when time seems to slow down. At Canopy by Hilton Cannes, the spa embodies this new definition of refinement: an intimate, sensory experience, unmistakably inspired by the Mediterranean.

Blending design object, leisure vehicle, and electric car, Kate brings the iconic beach car into the modern era. Inspired by the distinctive open-top vehicles of the 1960s, the French brand offers a contemporary take on this timeless icon: electric, lightweight, customizable, and made in France.

Achieving long-lasting hair reduction and minimizing the need for shaving or traditional hair removal is now possible thanks to laser technology. In Cannes, Smart Duck offers a specialized approach combining state-of-the-art laser technology, personalized care, and protocols tailored to different skin types. Located at 21 Rue Maréchal Joffre, 06400 Cannes, Smart Duck welcomes both women and men seeking effective laser hair removal for various areas of the face and body.

Suspended high above Victoria Harbour, Harbour House embodies contemporary luxury at its most spectacular, discreet and uncompromisingly exclusive. Perched on the 57th floor of Rosewood Hong Kong, this exceptional private residence, complete with its own swimming pool, can command rates approaching €100,000 per night in its most prestigious configuration.

With 420 PS, 500 Nm of torque, a 0–100 km/h sprint in just 3.9 seconds and an even sharper chassis, the new Lotus Emira 420 Sport takes its place at the pinnacle of the range. Lighter and more aerodynamically refined, it pushes the Hethel philosophy further than ever: less weight, heightened sensations, and the driver firmly at the heart of the experience.

There are watches that simply tell the time chosen for their discretion, their balance, or their timeless elegance. And then there are those conceived with an altogether different ambition: to stir emotion from the very first glance. The The Joker – Chaos Timekeeper by Filippo Loreti unquestionably belongs to the latter.

Located close to the beaches and the port of Bormes-les-Mimosas, Hotel La Voile is a 3-star hotel offering the perfect setting to enjoy the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle of the Var coast.

With its latest creation, the Astronomia “Gates of Olympus,” Jacob & Co. reaches a new milestone by seamlessly blending mythology, high jewelry, and watchmaking engineering into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of extraordinary extravagance.

Set against the prestigious backdrop of the 2026 Cannes International Film Festival, where the worlds of cinema, luxury, and innovation converge each year, L.RAPHAEL Geneva once again reaffirms its position as a global leader in scientific skincare, luxury beauty, and premium wellness with new premium LED mask MMZ01.

For decades, Ferrari built its legend around visceral engineering: the piercing howl of a V12, the refined brutality of a twin-turbo V8, the lingering scent of hot carbon after hard acceleration. Then came the Luce. A Ferrari without pistons. Without exhaust pipes. Without the soundtrack that had defined Maranello since 1947.

On this December 16, 2025, Elon Musk makes history as the first human being to cross the unimaginable threshold of a $600 billion personal fortune. According to Forbes, his wealth now stands at approximately $677 billion, fueled by a new valuation of SpaceX at $800 billion. Bloomberg corroborates this meteoric rise, estimating his net worth at nearly $638 billion.

Behind the gilded moldings of Parisian townhouses, beyond the Haussmann façades and the discreet meeting rooms of private banks, a subtle shift is underway. No grand declarations, no dramatic exits, just the measured execution of carefully engineered wealth strategies. Quietly, year after year, a segment of France’s most affluent households is slipping away.

In a world shaken by uncertainty, a select few nations have mastered the art of resilience. Through exemplary governance, long-term vision, and unshakable market confidence, these ten countries embody an economy defined by elegance and serenity.

In the golden light of the French Riviera, Cannes stretches between glamour and effortless leisure. At the heart of this legendary city, the Five Seas Hotel, a five-star boutique hotel from the Inwood group offers a refined sensory escape: its Spa by Sothys. More than just a wellness space, it is a promise of pure serenity a still journey into the art of awakened rest.

Monte-Carlo. Beneath the majestic chandeliers of the Belle Époque Hall at the Hôtel Hermitage, September 13, 2025 marked the dazzling debut of a new name in the world of prestigious spirits: Jardins d’Arménie Royal Brandy. A sumptuous evening, steeped in elegance and refinement, gathered a select circle of distinguished guests, including H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Quand l’élégance rencontre la stratégie fiscale. Optimiser sa fiscalité ne signifie pas forcément s’enfermer dans un cabinet d’experts avec des colonnes de chiffres interminables. Pour les plus fortunés, il s’agit aussi d’un art subtil : transformer des passions en placements intelligents.

The ultimate symbol of power and refinement, the superyacht is no longer merely a means of transport: it is a private island, a floating palace, a technological fortress, and a statement of pure opulence. Across the globe, billionaires, princes, and magnates vie for the privilege of owning these nautical masterpieces. Here is the ranking of the world’s ten most expensive yachts, where fantasy, extravagance, and reality converge.

Dubai is not building an airport. It is imagining a palace of travel, a futuristic cathedral of glass and steel rising from the desert. Set to open in 2035, Al Maktoum International Airport will not merely be the largest in the world, with a capacity of 260 million passengers a year. It will be an experience a stage where luxury and elegance are orchestrated on a global scale.

Bernard Arnault, born in Roubaix in 1949, is today recognized as the richest man in France. Yet behind this prestigious title lies a fascinating intrigue: how did this engineer by training manage to transform a struggling couture house into a worldwide luxury empire ?