Belles Rives Hotel, Juan les Pins
Timeless five-star retreat with Mediterranean views in Cap d’Antibes
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.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Juan-les-Pins
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Kayaking Tours, Juan Les Pins
Based in Antibes, their kayak activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.
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Easy Dive School, Juan les Pins
Easy Dive is a diving shop and diving centre in Antibes. There are a range of different courses for all levels from complete beginner to advanced and instructor courses.
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Paddle Boarding Tours & Hire
Based in Antibes, their activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Juan-les-Pins
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La Plage Belles Rives Beach Club, 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.
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La Cap Beach Restaurant, Juan les Pins
Open from April till October for lunch and from June till mid-September for dinner, this fantastic restaurant offers delicious fresh Mediterranean cuisine.
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La Passagère Restaurant
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.
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Les Pecheurs Gourmet Restaurant, Juan Les Pins
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.
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Cap Riviera Restaurant, Juan les Pins
Located on the seafront in Juan les Pins with wonderful over to the Lerins Islands, this seafood restaurant offers authentic cuisine in a refined environment.
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Ti Toques Restaurant, Juan les Pins
This restaurant in the heart of Juan les Pins has a varied menu ranging from raw meat to a variety of vegetarian dishes, not to mention fresh fish such as salmon, swordfish and scallops.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Juan-les-Pins
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Fitzgerald Piano Bar, Juan les Pins
Moleskine armchairs, panoramic view, masterpieces, cracked oak floors, all complemented by a breathtaking view from the terrace where the sunset is magical.
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Le Village
The club is known for hosting some of Europe’s most popular DJs, as well as its creative theme nights. Imagine a village square at night - cobbled streets, fountains and a lively atmosphere.
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Les Pirates Bar Events, Juan les Pins
Les Pirates Bar is in an exceptional location where you can savour delicious cocktails on the beach while enjoying wonderful views of the Mediterranean sea.
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Pam Pam, Juan les Pins
Pam Pam and her team invite you to discover or rediscover a wide selection of cocktails, alcoholic or not.
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Le New Orleans Bar, Juan les Pins
Wine and cocktail bar in the heart of Juan les Pins, opposite the Pinede Park that serves up live music as well.
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Eden Casino, Juan les Pins
If you fancy a gamble head to the Eden casino in Juan les Pins. There are 180 different slot machines plus tables with roulette, black jack and poker.
Beaches nearby
Beaches in Antibes
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Plage de la Gallice Beach, Juan les Pins
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.
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Plage Epi Hollywood Beach, Juan les Pins
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.
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Ponton Courbet Beach, Juan les Pins
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.
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Plage du Crouton Beach, Cap d'Antibes
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.
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Blue Flag beaches in Antibes
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.
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Grande Plage Beach, Juan les Pins
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.
Sights nearby
Sights in Antibes
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Jardin Botanique de la Villa Thuret, Cap d'Antibes
When Gustave Thuret arrived in Cap d'Antibes, he fell in love with the wild nature of the place and bought five hectares on which to build his stunning villa and cultivate a beautiful park and gardens.
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Le Phare de la Garoupe
A charming little place, lost amid maritime pines, sheltering an old chapel and the lighthouse.
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Musee d'Histoire et d'Archeologie (History & Archaeology Museum)
Take a look into the ancient past of Antibes which includes some artefacts from the Greek occupation when the town was known as Antipolis.
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Espace Mer et Littoral (Graillon Tower), Cap d'Antibes
This museum is located in the Graillon Tower on the tip of the Cap d'Antibes. It boasts panoramic views from its large terrace.
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Absinthe Museum
Absinthe has been made in Antibes for a long time. It is possible to visit the Absinthe Museum to see how this incredibly potent green spirit is made.
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Chapelle Saint Bernardin
This Gothic church was built in Antibes in the 16th century to house the Brotherhood of the White Penitents of St. Bernardin.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Antibes
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
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.
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Golf Course de Villeneuve-Loubet, Villeneuve Loubet
A great course for beginners to experienced players, slightly hilly, the greens are linked in a calm and exotic atmosphere in the heart of the Riviera.
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Opio Valbonne Golf Course, Opio
Set between Cannes, Nice and Grasse, the Golf Club of Opio Valbonne is one of the jewels in the crown of the Riviera.
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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.
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Golf Course de la Grande Bastide, Opio
Situated between Nice and Cannes, the Grande Bastide golf course is in one of the beautiful parts of the Côte d’Azur.
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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.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Antibes
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Juan Les Pins
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.
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Cap d'Antibes
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.
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Vallauris Golfe-Juan
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.
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Biot
Biot is a lovely picturesque old town located up in the hills of Antibes. This medieval town is full of culture, history and art.
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Ile Sainte Marguerite
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.
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Ile de Saint Honorat, Lerins Islands
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.