Victorians have suffered through some of the iciest mornings on record this winter. Sydneysiders have been buffeted by Antarctic winds. But if you’re young and exceedingly wealthy, that’s not your problem.

A sojourn to Europe to escape the winter months is a yearly occurrence for most of the uber rich, and if you’ve recently added retinol to your skincare regime, there’s only one place to be seen this year – the French Riviera.