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Located in the heart of each destination we call home, a stay at any Fairmont hotel is truly unforgettable. Known for grand and awe-inspiring properties and thoughtful and engaging colleagues who aim to make each and every stay a cherished and memorable experience, we have been the stage for some of the most significant moments in global history. As a part of ALL - the Accor Live Limitless Lifestyle Loyalty Program, with 90 exceptional addresses in 32 countries, we are as favored by world leaders and business travelers as we are by families and those with a penchant for luxurious travels. Fairmont Hotels stand at the intersection of elegance and culture, where significant occasions are honored and pivotal global events unfold. Wherever we are situated, our hotels become the cultural and social heart of the community; so immersed in local traditions and so deeply connected to our surroundings, Fairmont Hotels are seen as an essential part of their respective destinations.

We are a diversified, family-owned industrial holding that blends entrepreneurial agility with a commitment to shaping lasting value. Beaulieu unites a diverse portfolio of businesses driven by a shared ambition: creating long-term value. Spanning chemicals, industrial applications, flooring, distribution, and real estate, our activities are guided by a focus on market driven innovation, operational excellence, and responsible growth. We provide solutions and services that deliver enduring benefits to our customers, industries, and the environments in which we operate. Headquartered in Belgium, Beaulieu is a privately owned family group employing over 4.100 people across 20 countries throughout Eurasia, America, and Oceania, serving customers in 120 countries worldwide. In 2024, Beaulieu reported sales of €2 billion.

January 1, 2012 is a historic date for our territory. 49 municipalities have united to create Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis. This new form of organization brings together the Urban Community of Nice Côte d'Azur, the Community of Communes of Vésubie, the Community of Communes of Tinée, the Community of Communes of the Mercantour resorts and the Municipality of Tour-sur-Tinée. Here is the history of this new organization: In June 2009 the 3 conurbation (Vésubie-Mercantour, La Tinée and Stations du Mercantour), representing 20,000 inhabitants, deliberated to request their attachment to the Nice Côte d'Azur Urban Community. With the Law of Reform of Territorial Communities passed on December 16, 2010 allowing the creation of Metropolises, this merger was made possible. Wednesday April 13, 2011: Decisions of the 4 intermunicipalities to launch the process for Nice Metropolis creation. Thursday, April 21, 2011: Order of the Prefect on the perimeter project From May to August 2011:Deliberation of all municipalities on the draft perimeter and statutes. - The Municipal Councils of the cities: - Nice, on 16 May 2011; - Saint-Martin-Vésubie, on 18 May 2011; - Isola, Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée, Marie and the Communauté de Communes des stations du Mercantour, on 20 May 2011; - Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage, on 21 May 2011; all voted for the project of perimeter and status of the Metropolis. June 2011: Decisions of the General Council and the Regional Council which gave their opinion on the scope. September 2011: Deliberation of the Departmental Commission for Intermunicipal Cooperation (CDCI) Monday October 17, 2011: Decree creating the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis on January 1, 2012 Monday January 3, 2022: the municipalities of Drap and Fontvieille officially integrate the Metropolis of Nice French Riviera