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.
During a stay at Belles Rives, do not miss the opportunity of a sunset cruise around the Cap d'Antibes, the Bay of Juan-les-Pins and the Lerins Islands, just in front of us. The boat will wait for you around 7.00 pm, you will be escorted to the some of the most magical spots of the French Riviera and, cherry on the cake, a bottle of champagne will be oper for you. The boat will be back at around 9.00 pm.
Several sizes of boats are available:- 8 metres boat: 900 Euros
- 10 metres boat: 1200 Euros
- 12 metres boat: 1900 Euros
While at the Belles Rives, what about trying to live and work like an artist in our beautiful town? In the Old Antibes, a sort of village in the big town, talented craftsmen will be delighted to show you their ateliers and share with you their "savoir faire" to create your little work of art to bring home like a treasured memory of your vacation...
We are glad to propose you three half day (3/4 hours) experiences in three different ateliers:
- Ceramic Atelier at the Comptoir Ceramica;
- Binding Atelier at Plier Reliure;
- Sculpture Atelier with Firmin Sanou
For further information on availability and rates, send us an e-mail!
BE PICASSO FOR A DAY
With this activity, you will become Picasso for a moment and get into his head with the help of a local artist, teacher and creative guide. The guide will take you on this authentic creative journey of the Picasso Museum in Antibes and will help you to see it differently. The visit lasts approximately two hours. One hour discovering the art and views in the Museum. The other learning how to draw and paint in Picasso's style. You will be immersed into sketching and drawing with the unique view of the Sea and the Medieval atmosphere of the Châteeau Grimaldi (former house of the Grimaldi noble family - now Picasso Museum. Through looking and making connections using found materials, you will be encouraged to discover your inner artist whilst having a whole lot of fun at the same time. You will be able to take your work of art away with you. A memory of Antibes!
PAINTING WONDERS IN RENOIR’S GARDENThe Renoir museum is placed in the heart of a beautiful estate in Cagnes sur Mer, planted with olive and citrus trees offering a breathtaking view down the Cap d'Antibes called “Domaine des Colettes”. In the morning, you will be able to take a lovely creative pause with an art instructor, who will show you the basics of acrylic technique. You will be painting the surroundings of the beautiful Renoir's garden with the guidance of local artist. After the morning session, you will be able to enjoy a tasty picnic, made by Provencal flavors and specialties. After that, you can even go into Renoir's studio and see his brushes and the colors that were the last on his pallet.
ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE AT THE VILLA EPHRUSSIStep inside the magnificent gardens for a leisurely stroll and awake your inner artist! Inspiration abounds in every detail of the neat landscape design and intriguing sculptures. Your art instructor will help you capture some of the magic through sketching and watercolour painting. Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is also called villa Île de France. It was designed by the French architect Aaron Messiah and built between 1905 and 1912 by Baroness Beatrice de Rothschild. She filled the mansion with antique furniture, old master paintings, sculptures, artworks and assembled an extensive collection of rare porcelain. The villa is surrounded by nine gardens, each on a different theme: Florentine, Spanish, Garden à la française, exotic, a stone garden, a Japanese garden, a rose garden, Provençal... The garden was conceived in the form of a ship, to be viewed from the loggia of the house, which was like the bridge of a vessel, with the sea visible on all sides. It was inspired by a voyage the Baroness made on the liner Île de France, and the villa was given that name. The thirty gardeners who maintained the garden were dressed as sailors, with berets with red pom-pom.
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Our team will be delighted to help you discovering the most well kept secrets of the Old Town. An experienced guide will lead you to the best spots, always trying to show the best the town has to offer under new perspectives...
ON THE PAINTERS'ROUTE
Learn to love Antibes through the eyes of the various artists who lived or stayed here and who painted the city and its landscapes. Thanks to reproductions installed on the sites where the originals were created, you'll follow in the footsteps of these artists and understand their fascination with the unique light and magical colors of the Côte d'Azur. Tour duration: 2 hours;
THE ARTISANS'TRADITIONS
through this special visit, you will have the chance to meet the creators and watch demonstrations in their workshops or ateliers, where you can explore disciplines such as engraving, ceramics, sculpture, glasswork, painting, jewellery, bookbinding, casting and lost-wax casting...Tour duration: 2 hours;
THE FOOD TOUR
This delicious walk will lead you through the charming little streets of the old town while enabling you to discover the local specialties. The historical heritage of Antibes and the skills of the local craftsmen will fill you with wonder. Ideal for all food lovers! Tour duration: 1,5/2 hours;
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We invite you to discover the natural beauty of the Esterel Rocks, located on the other side of the Bay, 45 minutes drive from Belles Rives. An expert guide will help you discover this corner of paradise, with its magnificen views, unforgettable perfumes and picture-perfect colors. 2 hours walk on the spot and 1,5 hours drive (approx. 4 hours in total). The driver and the guide will wait you directly at the Belles Rives! Rate of the excursion: 720 Euros. If you do not need the driver, the rate would be of 340 Euros. For further information, e-mail us!
We are pleased to propose you to discover some confindential wineries of our region in a full day tout lead by an experienced guide, who is also a talented sommelier.
The Programme:
- 9.30 am – Departure from the Belles Rives
- 11.00 am - 12.30 pm : visit of the Château La Martinette
- 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm : lunch time - we will be pleased to book an excellent restaurant for you
- 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm : transfer to the second winery
- 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm : visit of the Clos d’Alari, with chocolates and wine tasting
- 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm: transfer back to the Belles Rives
For further information or to book your tour e-mail us!
We can create cycling day events to discover our beautiful region. This excursion might include Helicopter or Limousine service to reach your departing point. You will be able to ride the beautiful climbs of the area: Col de Vence, Col de la Madone, Col de Turini just to name a few. And in less than one hour by helicopter you can immerse yourself in the beauty of Mount Ventoux. The cycling is varied so the itineraries will suit anyone, from the beginners to world champs cyclists. For further information, contact-us.
We organize introductory and advanced photography courses (French-English) combining theory, outdoor practice and debriefng on the computer. A course to discover your camera, the priority to the diaphragm and to manage its depth of eld (very useful for the portrait and the landscape) as well as the priority speed to x or suggest the movement. And Finally you will know all about the light, one of the most important element for a successful image. For further information or to get a quote, e-mail us.