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portrait palaces ıAn Exceptional Oasis,The swimming pool at the “Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat”© D.R.The Sun KingNot even a shadow on Club Dauphin’s olympicswimming pool, glistening in the sun and givinga gleaming ‘overflowing’ effect, Infity-Pool, offersa pure and invigorating swimming experience.The beach concept sparkles softly in the unlimitedvastness of the sea and the blue sky, providing230 mattresses and parasols in a stylish twotonedgrey-pink colour.Club Dauphin’s resplendent charm is a heavenlyhaven in the heart of the conserved bush.The terraces, where the restaurant area is,presents the local products from Didier Aniès’ list.In summer’s natural light, this high place surroundedby soft contours is synonymous with holidays.The enticements to rest are multiple, with no noiseand in absolute privacy that Yvan Dutheil hastactfully created.Exclusive Swimming“I am aware of my clients’ needs and solve dailyany problems that may arise. I insist on the factthat my team and I have mastered the art ofrelaxation ! I personally monitor the whole poolarea. Lessons are taught by Pierre Grunberg,who excels in his job. His knowledge is impressive,many celebrities such as Gérard Depardieu orJohnny Hallyday, have been seduced by hisYvan Dutheil, in his capacity as swimming instructor ofClub Dauphin’s swimming pool, delivers an ever clearerservice.special lessons. I also teach swimming, for exampleto Basile Boli, the footballer, who learnt how toswim thanks to the ‘Bowl Method’ establishedfifty years ago by Pierre Grunberg. The methodconsists in getting the students to relax andcalming their fear of not being able to breatheunder water by teaching them to control theirbreathing”.Pool SynchronizationYvan Dutheil sheds light on the running of thehotel’s pool, “Apart from giving tips for a perfectswim, we divide up the tasks. The beach managersmanage the reception desk, the reservations andthe assigned places. The lifeguard keeps awatchful eye on the swimmer’s safety.Pierre Grunberg and I look after our prestigiousguests such as Bernard Henri-Levy or the singer,Mika. From the beginning to the end of the summer,I’m always very vigilant and careful that therequired tranquility is maintained and that thevisitor’s moods and various requests, often linkedto the unexpected effect that the sun has on them”.Pierre Grunberg35