Through this podcast series, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc gives a voice to four individuals who work every day to preserve its environment and surrounding territory, while passing on valuable expertise and know-how.
From its partnership with WWF France’s Club Entreprendre pour la Planète and the protection of the Mediterranean, to the challenge of responsible tourism, the practices of a local coffee roaster, and the training of the next generation of horticultural professionals, each episode explores a different aspect of the hotel’s sustainability approach and the concrete initiatives that bring it to life.
Every Week in September, Discover a New Episode:
EPISODE 1: WWF FRANCE
PROTECTING THE MEDITERRANEAN AND ITS BIODIVERSITY
Available on September 8
The series opens with Anna Pauthenier and Yoann Cardon from WWF France, with whom Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc shares a commitment to preserving marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean. As a member of WWF France’s Club Entreprendre pour la Planète, the hotel is committed to taking concrete action to protect marine biodiversity. The episode explores the major environmental challenges facing the Mediterranean and the initiatives being implemented to help preserve this unique and fragile ecosystem.
EPISODE 2: NICE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT CENTRE
TRAINING THE HOSPITALITY TALENT OF TOMORROW
Available on September 15
In this second episode, Carole Cutier, Deputy Director of CMH Nice, shares her perspective on the new generation of professionals and the transformations needed within the hospitality industry. The conversation explores Generation Z’s expectations regarding values, management styles, diversity, workplace well-being, and environmental commitment, while highlighting the essential role of education and training in shaping a more responsible hospitality sector.
EPISODE 3: FRANCK MADEI, COFFEE ROASTER IN ANTIBES
CELEBRATING LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP AND EXPERTISE
Available on September 22
The third episode shines a light on Franck Madei, a coffee roaster based in Antibes, with whom Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has been collaborating for several years. Alongside Tarek Ahmada, Pastry Chef, he takes listeners behind the scenes of his craft, from the selection of specialty coffees to the precision of the roasting process, while exploring the current challenges facing the industry, relationships with producers, and the impact of climate change on coffee plantations.
EPISODE 4: CAMPUS VERT D’AZUR
CULTIVATING AND EXPERIMENTING TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT
Available on September 29
The series concludes with Nathalie Ferrando, a biology and ecology teacher at Campus Vert d’Azur horticultural high school in Antibes. This episode highlights the connection between Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and the local horticultural education community, as well as its role in sharing knowledge and supporting the training of future generations. It also explores the challenges of biodiversity and water conservation, particularly through practices related to the maintenance of green spaces and irrigation.
Practical Information
Podcast episodes will be released on September 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2026, and will be available on YouTube, Spotify and Deezer.
