The Riviera’s Timeless Appeal
Nowhere captures the spirit of Mediterranean elegance quite like the French Riviera. Along its golden coastline, the beach clubs of Cannes and Antibes have come to define a lifestyle — one that blends sophistication, sunshine, and the effortless rhythm of seaside living.
From the sparkling jetty of Plage Martinez to the chic terraces of Belles Rives and Plage Keller, these clubs are more than destinations; they’re icons of Riviera style. For decades, they’ve drawn artists, actors, and travelers in search of the perfect balance between luxury and leisure — a world immortalized in film, literature, and now, through fine art photography.
Cannes: Where Glamour Meets the Sea
Cannes’ beaches are synonymous with cinema, fashion, and old-world glamour. The legendary La Croisette is lined with some of the most exclusive beach clubs in Europe — each with its own personality, charm, and history.
At the center of it all is Plage Martinez, a Riviera institution and the inspiration behind the print Plage Martinez I. Its pristine white parasols and calm turquoise waters evoke a timeless serenity — an atmosphere that feels luxurious yet entirely unpretentious. Long afternoons drift into golden evenings, and every moment feels cinematic, as though lifted from a classic Cannes film reel.
Nearby, Carlton Beach Club remains a symbol of Riviera refinement. Recently renovated, it retains its Art Deco grace and soft color palette — champagne parasols, pale teak decking, and the unmistakable view of the Mediterranean stretching endlessly beyond.
For those seeking a livelier rhythm, La Môme Plage offers a more contemporary energy, where music and style blend seamlessly under the Riviera sun. And across the bay, the famed La Guérite on the Île Sainte-Marguerite captures a different kind of glamour — an island hideaway frequented by the world’s elite, accessible only by boat.
Each of these beach clubs represents a different expression of Cannes’ spirit — elegant, playful, and eternally stylish.
Antibes: The Art of Discreet Luxury
If Cannes embodies the performance of glamour, Antibes perfects its quieter expression. The beaches here are defined by calm, understated sophistication — a softer kind of indulgence that still carries an unmistakable air of exclusivity.
At Plage Keller in Cap d’Antibes, captured beautifully in our print Plage Keller I, the scene is one of harmony between nature and luxury. The white sunbeds and neat rows of parasols look out over impossibly clear turquoise water, framed by pine-dotted cliffs and the elegant villas of the peninsula. The experience here feels timeless — the kind of place where conversations linger and days stretch endlessly beneath the sun.
Just around the headland sits the legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, perhaps the most famous of them all. Its saltwater infinity pool carved into the rock — immortalized by the formidable Slim Aarons, and in our photograph Poolside at the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc — is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Riviera. It represents both the height of luxury and the simplicity of sea and stone. The hotel’s beach club, perched above the waves, is an ode to the art of slow living — where time stands still, and every detail feels effortlessly perfect.
Further along the coast, the Hotel Belles Rives offers another side of Antibes’ charm — literary, romantic, and nostalgic. Once home to F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, its private beach is captured in the print Belles Rives Basking, a vision of Riviera leisure at its most elegant. The striped blue parasols, the rippling water, and the historic façade together evoke an atmosphere that is both cinematic and deeply personal — a place where past and present intertwine.
More Than Beaches: A State of Mind
What unites the beach clubs of Cannes and Antibes is not just their beauty, but their essence. Each captures a version of Riviera life — refined, sunlit, and filled with quiet joy.
It’s the contrast between the hum of conversation and the stillness of the sea. The shimmer of a wine glass in the sun. The scent of salt, sunscreen, and jasmine in the afternoon breeze. These are the sensations that make the Riviera eternal — and the moments our photography preserves.
Our collection of prints — from Plage Martinez I and Plage Keller I to Belles Rives Basking and Poolside at the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc — is a love letter to this very feeling. Each artwork distills the colors, textures, and atmosphere of the French Riviera’s most iconic beaches into a single, timeless frame.
Bring the Riviera Home
The allure of the Côte d’Azur isn’t limited to the coastline — it lives on through art. Each photograph in your Riviera series is a visual escape, capturing the beauty and elegance that have made Cannes and Antibes legendary.
Whether you’ve walked along La Croisette, lunched beneath the pines of Cap d’Antibes, or dream of one day doing so, these prints allow collectors to bring that world home — a daily reminder of sunshine, sophistication, and slow summer days by the sea.
