Cinema Under the Stars: Hôtel Belles Rives Launches Its First Beachside Film Club This Summer

 

This summer, movie nights on the French Riviera are getting a glamorous upgrade. Beginning June 14, 2026, the iconic Hôtel Belles Rives in Antibes will host the very first edition of its open-air Film Club—an elegant seaside cinema experience set directly on its private beach.

 

Picture the scene: stretched out on a deck chair with the Mediterranean just steps away, the sky glowing with sunset colors, the sound of gentle waves in the background, and a giant screen lighting up as the evening’s film begins. Add gourmet popcorn and a cocktail, and it becomes one of the most stylish summer events on the Côte d’Azur.

 

The concept is designed as a tribute to both cinema and the timeless Riviera lifestyle. After creating the prestigious Fitzgerald Literary Prize in 2011—honoring F. Scott Fitzgerald, who famously spent summers in Cap d’Antibes—the hotel is now turning its attention to the seventh art. Naturally, the season opens with The Great Gatsby, Baz Luhrmann’s lavish adaptation of Fitzgerald’s classic.

 

The summer lineup features seven screenings running from June through September, with family-friendly films shown in their original language. Guests can expect Riviera-inspired classics including La La Land, Casino Royale, Call Me by Your Name, and Heartbreaker—many chosen for their connection to the glamour and romance of the South of France.

 

Three ticket options are available. The youth package (ages 12–18) is priced at €50, while the classic adult offer costs €60. Both include a reserved deck chair, gourmet popcorn served in a cone, and a non-alcoholic signature cocktail.

For €80, guests can upgrade to premium seating in the first two rows and enjoy a glass of champagne for a truly VIP Riviera cinema experience.

 

Screenings begin at 8:30 p.m., with guests welcome from 7 p.m. to settle in and enjoy the sunset atmosphere before the film starts. The season concludes with a final screening on September 13.

 

With limited seating and one of the most beautiful settings on the coast, the Belles Rives Film Club is shaping up to be one of the must-attend cultural events of summer 2026—where cinema, sea, and starlit skies come together in perfect Riviera fashion. Reservations can be made directly through Hôtel Belles Rives.