Between sea and hills, the Village of Vallauris is very famous for its pottery. At the heart of the village, on the Boulevard Clemenceau, you will find several shops and galleries that sell local handmade productions. Do not miss a visit to the Place à l’Homme au Mouton, famous statue by Pablo Picasso. 6 Km away from the hotel – 10’ drive.
On May 4th and May 5th, around thirty exhibitors — rose growers, nursery gardeners, and plant professionals —, will organise a rendezvous in the Villa’s luxurious gardens, where they will display their finest plants and flowers to garden lovers. Visitors will be able to speak to the exhibiting plant producers and connoisseurs, take part in gardening and flower arranging workshops
35 Km away from the Belles Rives - 50' Drive. For further information, e-mail us.
Our concierge desk is pleased to propose you a big variety of water-toys units for an experience of a lifetime (Jet-Pack, Jet Surf, Overboard, Flyboard...)! At an Anchorage, near our beach or through one of our rental yachts, a team of qualified instructors will come to you and coordinate a day of watersports heaven and unparalleled fun! For further information, e-mail us.
Would you like to take a boat ride at sea and enjoy a sport fishing experience? Our concierge desk is glad to propose you a specialized boat fully equipped to live a unique experience. You will be accompanied by local professionals that will unveil you their best secrets. Rate of 1600 Euros. To book your boat, e-mail us.
150 years ago Cannes was nothing more than an unimportant fishing village. Since then it has become an elegant city known around the world and attracts an international clientele. The main things to see are the Old Harbour, the Souquet (Historic Village) and the Palais des Festivals on the wold famous Croisette. 11 km away from the hotel - 20' drive.
Old Town: one gets to the top of the city by climbing the Mont Chevalier up to Suquet. The panorama at the top is breath-taking with the whole city below surrounded by the blue sea and the Lérins Islands.
The Old Harbour: all along the Quai St Pierre in the old port you can find fishing boats and pleasure boats side by side. The fishermen work on their nets next to their colorful barks. On the pier Albert Edouard the most beautiful yachts in the world come to moor.
The Croisette and the Palais des Festivals: the Croisette is one of the most famous promenades in the world. For three kilometers following the curve of the bay one can see flowering gardens, lawns planted with palm trees, umbrella pines and the best designers'shops in the World! On the Croisette, you will find also the Palais des Festivals, where the Film Festival takes place. Do not forget to take a photo on the stairs...like a Hollywood star!
Just in front of the Belles Rives, a short boat ride away, the Lerins Island await you with their exceptional natural setting. Situated in an unspoilt environment, these Mediterranean beauties offer visitors a unique combination of flora and fauna, as well as an unusual history that includes the mysteries of the Man in the Iron Mask (Sainte Marguerite)and the tranquility of Cistercian monks (Saint Honorat). Saint Honorat is definitely our favourite island. Here you will be able to visit the monastery, with its peaceful cloister, the vineyard (where the monks still produce their wine) and, last but not least, have a delicious lunch under the trees at the Restaurant "La Tonnelle".
For further information, to book your boat or a table, e-mail us.
- Automatic gear and GPS on board
- 250 Km per day included
- Basic insurances
- Free delivering and drop off at the hotel
- Rate of 330 Euros per day (1 to 3 days rental)
- Rate of 300 Euros per day (4 to 6 days rental)
- Rate of 270 Euros per day (7 or more days rental)
This memorial museum is located at Les Collettes, where the painter spent the last twelve years of his life. The artist’s house and two studios have been preserved just as they were here and now it is a charming museum, with a magnificent olive groove. 10 km away from the hotel - 25' by car.
The old village of Valbonne, located in the hills between Antibes and Nice, has retained much of its 16th century character, though mixed with an active town atmosphere. The Place des Arcades, located at the cetre of the village, is the right place to stop for a drink or a lunch in one of the pictoresque restaurants and cafés. At the bottom of the village you can visit the 12th-century Eglise Saint Blaise, the attached Chalaisien Abbey (or "Ancien Couvent Chalaisien"), the Moulin des Moines (now a restaurant), and a very ancient-looking carved-stone monument. 15 km away from th Hotel - 20' drive.
The exclusive peninsula of Cap Ferrat is studded with idyllic coves that look like private playgrounds for its celebrated inhabitants but are mostly public. To discover them, you can take a walk on the path that rounds the Cap, dipping into the sea for refreshment. The sandy beaches are quiet, relatively non-commercial and offer calm, sheltered waters. Off-season the beaches are left to "mother nature", which means that the water's edge is carpeted with beds of drying seaweeds. Some exclusive little beach club are available for a more comfortable day. 35 km away from the hotel - 35' drive.
Realized in 1993, the Golf of Saint Donat, 18 holes for 6031 metres, par 71, has been designed by Robert Trent Junior. It offers a perfect adaptation to all kinds of game. Possibility of club rental. 25 km from away the hotel - 25’ drive. For further information or to book a tee time, e-mail us.
- 1 Cabin
- 12 Passengers
- Max Speed: 41 Knots
- Lenght: 11,97 mt
- Full day rate: 2600 Euros
- Skipper on board: included
- Fuel and Vat 20% in addition
- 1 Cabin
- 12 Passengers
- Speed: 40 Knots
- Lenght: 13,5 mt
- Full day rate: 2400 Euros
- Skipper on board: included
- Fuel and Vat 20% in addition
Started in 1949, the Confiserie Florian is located between Tourrettes and Bar sur Loup and it is tastefully decorated with local furniture of the 17th and 18th century. Here they know how to change into sweets the most delicious fruits and lovely flowers of the area. The best products are: flower and citrus fruit marmalades, crystallized flowers, home made chocolates, glazed fruits, three chocolates orangettes. 30 km away from the hotel - 45' drive.
The Belles Rives is the perfect spot to create a photo book to remember! Leave your phone in your room and ask our photographer a collection of shoots that will be a precious memory for a lifetime. Our concierge desk is glad to propose several solutions and proposals:
- Shooting Lifestyle "Riviera": on-site photo session (1 hour), editing and post production, delivery of all files (web-res) within 24 hours: 650 Euros;
- Shooting Lifestyle "Baie des Anges": on-site photo session (2 hours), editing and post production, delivery of all files (high-res), photo book and home delivery: 1150 Euros;
- Photo Shooing "Iles de Lerins": on-site photo "fine art" session (2 hours) medium format film with the iconic Hasselblad (10 to 12 films), delivery of negatives and memory stick: 1490 Euros;
- The Ultimate Experience "Cote d'Azur Collection": all day long photo session (on-site, boat, excursion), editing and post production, design and print of an album with 80 pictures (25x35), high-res photo delivery within 72 hours: 1990 Euros.
For the young artists to be, the Belles Rives Concierge Desk is pleased to propose kids art activities working in collaboration with the high standard art school "La Petite Academie", located in Antibes. In the schedule you can find private drawing ateliers, painting, sculpture classes on the shores of the Cap d'Antibes or directly at the hotel, or even some "four hands" workshops for Parents and Children to create together. In a chic and elegant atmosphere, children and parents alike will be able to enjoy a high quality teaching and go back home with unforgettable memories.
- Painting - clay modeling: enjoy a unique moment with our qualified teacher and leave with your own piece of art! Duration 1 hour 30' - 300 Euros
- Seaside and drowing: guided by your teacher, you will create your souvenir sketches of Antibes through an artistic gateaway. Duration 2 hours - 300 Euros
- Duo painting on canva: our qualified teacher will give you all the keys to realise a piece of art on canva with 4 hands. Memories guaranteed! Duration 1 hour 30' - 300 Euros
Le "J" is the newest restaurant of Juan-les-Pins, few steps away from the Belles Rives. Located at the heart of the vibrant nightlife of the village, it proposes a tasty, simple cuisine based on fresh and high-quality ingredients. The interior design of the restaurant is modern and informat with a chic twist. 500 metres away from the hotel, 5' walk. For furher information or to book a table, e-mail us.
La Plage Keller is a family-run upscale beach that overlooks the Bay of La Garoupe. On the beach level you will find classic easy-Meditterranean food; on the first floor the atmosphere is more sofisticated and you will be able to find good fish proposals as well as refined Southern flavours. 2 km away from the hotel – 8’ drive. For further information or to book a table e-mail us.
Discover the French Riviera on board of a convertible classic car driven by an experienced chauffeur...Very Belles Rives!
The available models:
- Rolls Royce Corniche - Crème - 1978;
- Ford Thunderbird - Rouge - 1966;
- Ford Mustang - Crème - 1966.
If you wish to visit an atypical museum, the Mougins Museum of Classical Art will unveil its precious treasures to you! A unique collection of antiquities from the Greek and Roman civilization, but also works of renowned contemporary artists. 13 km away from the hotel - 25' by car.