The Carlton Hotel and Caroline Otero
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The Carlton's distinctive domes on both seaward corners were reputedly designed to resemble the breasts of Caroline Otero ("La Belle Otero") the most famous courtesan of the French Riviera during the years surrounding World War I. Otero grew to be the most sought after woman in all of Europe. Six men reportedly committed suicide after their love affairs with Otero ended, although this has never been substantiated beyond a doubt. It was once said of her that her extraordinarily dark black eyes were so captivating that they were of such intensity that it was impossible not to be detained before them!