No photographer would need to remind her to stand up straight. When I saw her approaching, I knew that a backup lighting plan was unavoidable, and trusted in Katrin’s goodwill to act as a last-minute light stand. While they sprang into action on urgent walkie-talkie instructions from the valet, progress wasn’t quick enough to beat Madame’s famous punctuality. However, when I jumped out of the buggy to set up the light at the second location, it became apparent that the groundsmen had not received the message about electricity. It was as if the Lady was simply inseparable from the Hotel.Ĭaptured by editor/writer/mobile lightstand (thank you, Katrin!)
Beige, pastels and quiet floral patterns dominated, and the only item on the side table was a luxury photo book celebrating L’Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, identical to one displayed in the lobby. Apart from a family photo on the sideboard, and a painting of a leopard, the decoration resembled that of the hotel rooms. I was surprised, though, by the simplicity of her home – and its faithful dedication to the hotel’s brand. I wasn’t surprised to learn that Maja likes punctuality, and writer and photographer were ushered to her villa through private grounds of watered lawns and olive trees, exactly 2 minutes before the allotted hour. Her billionaire hubbie, who, by all accounts, had doted on her before he passed away over 10 years ago, may have been known as the businessman of the piece (family fortune made through pizza, reputation slightly complicated by former membership of the Nazi party), but Maja, while discreet, has shown herself to be more than capable of leading her hotel from strength to strength. With her upright posture, tall stature and astuteness, I had trouble believing that this lady was really 85 years old.
If Maja is anything to go by, living a crème de la crème lifestyle as owner of one of the France’s finest 5 star hotels, is good for the health. Bunte article’s opening spread Paradise: punctuality and pastels
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