HOTEL BELLES RIVES in Juan-les-Pins, Provence

Hôtel Belles Rives offers 43 rooms and suites, many with panoramic sea views overlooking the Lérins Islands and Esterel mountains. Deluxe Sea View rooms provide balconies with views as far as the eye can see, while Panoramic Sea View rooms offer windows and balconies that look out over the Mediterranean. The cottage, located opposite the hotel, features a secluded entrance, a shady terrace with sea views, two adjoining bedrooms, and a bathroom, designed for families or long stays.

The Michelin-starred restaurant La Passagère serves fish, shellfish, and other seafood prepared by Chef Aurélien Véquaud, with desserts by Pastry Chef Steve Moracchini, on a terrace with views of the Lérins Islands. La Plage Belles Rives, open from June to the end of August, serves summery and Provençal cuisine on the private beach for lunch and dinner. The Fitzgerald Bar, styled like a 1930s ocean liner, overlooks the Mediterranean and offers cocktails in an Art Deco setting with original oak floors and period light fittings.

The hotel's private beach includes beach huts, a pontoon with a private landing stage, a solarium, and sun loungers with service. Guests have access to water-skiing via the Belles Rives Ski Club, dating back to the 1940s, located at the end of the pier. Diving and other water sport facilities are available on site, and the beach is open to hotel guests and day visitors.

The Valmont Beauty Corner offers personalized treatments for both men and women, developed exclusively for Hôtel Belles Rives, including facials, body treatments, and massages. Guests also receive complimentary access to the Health Club and heated swimming pool at Hôtel Juana, located 200 metres from the hotel. Treatment rooms are designed for relaxation, with options for mid-morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.

Hôtel Belles Rives is situated on the seafront at 33 Boulevard Edouard Baudoin, next to Port Gallice, on the road to Cap d'Antibes. The property is 1 kilometre from the train station and near the Picasso Museum in Antibes, the historic Fort Carré, and the old town of Antibes. Guests can explore the French Riviera with boat trips, visits to Provençal markets, or shopping in Cannes, Saint-Tropez, and Monaco.

Rooms: 43 rooms and suites, many with panoramic sea views

Dining: Michelin-starred restaurant La Passagère and La Plage Belles Rives

Beach: private beach with pontoon, solarium, and water-skiing club

Wellness: Valmont Beauty Corner with exclusive treatments

History: Art Deco building, former home of F. Scott Fitzgerald

Family: cottage with two bedrooms and terrace, babysitting services available

Events: private beach for up to 600 guests, catered by Michelin-starred chefs