Hôtel Belles Rives, a historic Art Deco gem, offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Cap d’Antibes, with a Michelin-starred restaurant and stunning seaside views.
Since 1929, Hôtel Belles Rives has been an icon of elegance, where history and modern luxury come together. Nestled in an Art Deco building once frequented by Francis Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda, the hotel remains an intimate, welcoming retreat. Its rooms and suites provide a serene atmosphere of comfort and sophistication, where every detail is designed for relaxation.
Indulge in a Michelin-starred experience at La Passagère restaurant, or unwind at the Fitzgerald Bar with a signature cocktail. The hotel’s private beach invites guests to swim in the warm Mediterranean waters, while the terrace offers panoramic views of the Esterel mountains and Lérins Islands – perfect for enjoying the tranquil beauty of the French Riviera.
The pool
This hotel has a private beach, La Plage Belles Rives, which offers a wide selection of watersports as well as sun loungers and a relaxed beach atmosphere.
The Bar
The Bar Fitzgerald at Hôtel Belles Rives, a member of Europe’s Historic and Heritage Cafés, beautifully preserves its 1930s Art Deco charm. Offering panoramic Mediterranean views, it’s a perfect spot to unwind as the sun sets. Inside, original oak floors, black marble counters, and elegant period furnishings create a timeless atmosphere, while custom-designed details and restored artwork bring the space to life. Accessible to all, this intimate bar captures the spirit of the Côte d'Azur and its rich history.
The Restaurant
La Passagère: At Michelin-starred La Passagère, Chef Aurélien Véquaud creates imaginative seafood dishes, including expertly prepared fish and shellfish. Pastry Chef Steve Moracchini complements the experience with inventive desserts, offering a true culinary journey around the Mediterranean.
The restaurant, accessible to all, features a stunning terrace with views of the Lérins Islands. Inside, natural light floods the space, highlighting Art Deco details like restored chandeliers and mosaic floors, creating a perfect setting for an indulgent meal.
Open from April till October for lunch and from June till mid-September for dinner, this fantastic restaurant offers delicious fresh Mediterranean cuisine.
La Passagère Restaurant
Located in Juan-les-Pins
La Passagère at Hôtel Belles Rives offers a refined culinary journey shaped by the creative talents of Chef Aurélien Véquaud and Pastry Chef Steve Moracchini. Set against a stunning Riviera backdrop, this restaurant pairs inspired cuisine with a spectacular setting.
Les Pecheurs Gourmet Restaurant, Juan Les Pins
Located in Antibes
Enjoy a culinary experience at this fine dining restaurant, Les Pêcheurs. It offers a creative cuisine that deftly blends flavours and fragrances from throughout the French Riviera.
La Plage Belles Rives Beach Club, Juan les Pins
Located in Juan-les-Pins
Soft white sand, a private pontoon, a lounge bar and a restaurant at the water's edge make this beach club a very special place to be.
Plage de la Jetee Restaurant, Juan les Pins
Located in Juan-les-Pins
Private sandy beach in the heart of Juan les Pins. This beach club offers loungers and parasols on the beach front as well as a gourmet restaurant and relaxed bar.
L'Amiral Restaurant, Juan les Pins
Located in Juan-les-Pins
This is a small restaurant serves a selection of traditional French food as well as classic Italian and Mediterranean favourites. The dining space is modern and simple and the atmosphere is calm and inviting.
This little local’s hangout is found just next to Port Gallice, at the very start of the Cap d’Antibes. It’s a pretty peaceful place as is a long way from the road, with a more secluded feel than the open Juan les Pins beaches.
Plage Epi Hollywood Beach, Juan les Pins
Located <1 km away
Stretching from the Café de la Plage on Boulevard Edouard Baudoin to the Square Franck Jay Gould, this public beach offers one of the widest sections of beach in Juan les Pins.
Ponton Courbet Beach, Juan les Pins
Located <1 km away
This is a relatively narrow sand beach, backed by the Promenade du Soleil. It’s got a nice view across the bay and is very central to town.
Plage du Crouton Beach, Cap d'Antibes
Located <1 km away
Also known as Plages Les Pecheurs, Plage du Crouton is a small strip of fine white sand situated on the far side of the Port du Crouton.
Blue Flag beaches in Antibes
Located 1.0 km away
The FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) is a non-profit organisation that awards the sought-after Blue Flag label. And if you're planning a visit to Antibes and its beaches you'll be pleased to know that it has some Blue Flag beaches.
Grande Plage Beach, Juan les Pins
Located 1.1 km away
This is the main beach of Juan-les-Pins, and it’s also one of the widest. This is a great beach with lots of sand, a great view and a buzzing energy in the summer months.
This Gothic church was built in Antibes in the 16th century to house the Brotherhood of the White Penitents of St. Bernardin.
Abbaye de Lerins Monastery (Lerins Abbey), Ile Saint-Honorat
Located in Cannes
Located on the island of Saint Honorat, the abbey is still occupied by monks. It's possible to receive a guided tour and re-charge your spiritual batteries.
Musee Picasso (Chateau Grimaldi)
The Picasso museum is housed in the Chateau Grimaldi in the centre of the town of Vallauris. The chateau was built over a Roman fort in the 16th century.
Mougins Museum of Classical Art
Located in Mougins
In the heart of the old village of Mougins, discover how the beauty of the ancient world has influenced neoclassical, modern and contemporary art.
Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite
Located in Cannes
Situated within the Royal Fort on Ile Sainte-Marguerite in the Bay of Cannes, this museum is a place not only of learning but also of rich history.
Maeght Fondation Museum, St-Paul de Vence
Located in Vence
Just outside Saint-Paul de Vence lies one of France's most famous modern and contemporary art museums. Surrounded by pleasant gardens, this is a nice place to spend your afternoon.
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
Saint Donat Golf Course, Grasse
This beautifully situated golf club has two courses, one 18 hole and one 9 hole, plus a practice range and practice bunker.
Old Course Golf Course, Cannes-Mandelieu
The Cannes-Mandelieu Old Race golf course was drawn and traced by Harry Colt in 1891 at the request of Grand Duke Michel of Russia.
Claux Amic Golf Course, Grasse
Located in Grasse
This golf course is located on a charming old private hunting estate dating back to the 17th century.
Valescure Golf Course, Saint Raphael
The course was designed by the renowned architect Harry Colt.
Biot Golf Course, Biot
Located in Biot
The course of Biot Golf Club extends over 4511m, and has been designed so that it is suitable for players of all levels, but also to enhance the beauty of the site.
Located just west of the old town of Antibes, Juan Les Pins is a seaside resort with beautiful sandy beaches, independent boutiques and a good selection of lively restaurants, bars and hotels.
Cap d'Antibes
Located 1.7 km away
A short walk from both Antibes and Juan-les-Pins is the Cap d'Antibes. This gorgeous headland is gently undulating and is filled with smart and very private villas. The Cap is best known for the uber-luxurious (and expensive) Hotel du Cap Eden Roc.
Vallauris Golfe-Juan, Alpes-Maritimes
Located 5.1 km away
The commune is known as Vallauris Golfe-Juan, combining the traditional charm of the pottery capital of the Riviera, Vallauris, which sits inland, with the seaside resort and sandy beaches of Golfe-Juan.
Biot, Alpes-Maritimes
Located 7.1 km away
Biot is a lovely picturesque old town located up in the hills of Antibes. This medieval town is full of culture, history and art.
Ile Sainte Marguerite, Lerins Islands
Located 7.4 km away
The gorgeous island of Saint Marguerite is the largest of the islands off the coast of Cannes. Regular ferries run from Cannes and only take around 15 minutes, yet this small island made up of a quiet pine forest and pretty coves feels far separated from the glitzy boutiques and hotels of Cannes.
Ile de Saint Honorat, Lerins Islands
Located 8.5 km away
The island of Saint Honorat is the smaller of the two inhabited Lerins islands. Its main attraction is the monastery, a wonderful stone building well worth a visit.