During peak congress weeks on the French Riviera (whether for Cannes Lions, MIPIM, or the Cannes Film Festival) the competition for corporate visibility operates as a zero-sum game. Executives face an overwhelming influx of invitations daily, transforming time into the region’s most limited resource. In this highly saturated environment, the traditional approach of hosting gatherings in crowded hotel lobbies or public restaurants no longer yields meaningful engagement.
To convert fleeting attention into high-value professional connections, forward-thinking brands are shifting their event strategy away from standard lifestyle formats toward controlled, experiential environments. Curated beach clubs have emerged as the premier alternative for executive lunches, private client entertainment, and discreet networking. When properly integrated into a brand’s operational roadmap, these coastal sanctuaries offer a powerful spatial advantage, blending elite hospitality with the physical separation required to close critical deals away from the noise of the main congress.
Here is our curated list of the most exclusive beach clubs in Cannes and in the beautiful French Riviera.
La Guérite
Located on the rocky shores of Île Sainte-Marguerite, La Guérite is one of the most iconic destinations in Cannes. Accessible only via private boats or tender services, the venue combines exceptional Mediterranean cuisine, live music, and an extraordinary island setting. The short crossing from the mainland immediately creates an atmosphere of escape and high-level selectivity, transforming corporate lunches or gala dinners into memorable networking experiences. It remains one of the most sought-after venues for exclusive brand takeovers and VIP hosting during major international congresses.
- Location: Île Sainte-Marguerite, Cannes
- Official Website: La Guérite
- Phone Number: +33 4 93 43 49 30
Rado Beach Helen
Positioned at a prime location on the central Croisette between the Carlton and Martinez hotels, Rado Beach Helen stands out with its timeless setting and highly functional corporate capabilities. It features fully customizable modular spaces that allow for extensive brand styling, staging, and structural installations. Operating all year round, it serves as a sophisticated, turnkey environment designed to host high-stakes professional receptions, product launches, and networking evening cocktails within a short walking distance from major hotels.
- Location: Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes
- Official Website: Rado Beach Helen
- Phone Number: +33 4 93 94 00 61
La Plage 45
Forming an elegant extension of Le Grand Hôtel Cannes, La Plage 45 offers a refined, trendy beachfront retreat positioned directly opposite the area’s only five-star garden hotel. Located just a short walk from the Palais des Festivals, this premium beach club boasts an impressive reputation for gourmet dining—famous for its high-end Mediterranean specialties and signature cocktails. Featuring a large panoramic terrace and a private pontoon, it is an exceptional venue for brands wanting to host intimate executive meetings or stylish sunset networking parties away from the busy crowds.
- Location: 45 Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes
- Official Website: La Plage 45
- Phone Number: +33 4 93 38 19 57
La Plage du Martinez
As the beachfront signature of the legendary Hôtel Martinez, this iconic venue balances historic art-deco sophistication with immense operational capacity. Boasting the largest private sandy beach footprint along the Croisette, it provides a highly visible and prestigious canvas for large-scale brand takeovers, red-carpet client hosting, and media activations. Known for its impeccable luxury standards and culinary excellence, it is a dominant infrastructure choice for global companies during peak festival periods.
- Location: 73 Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes
- Official Website: La Plage du Martinez
- Phone Number: +33 4 93 90 12 34
Vilebrequin La Plage (Formerly Vegaluna)
Fully reimagined and rebranded in collaboration with the high-end luxury fashion label, Vilebrequin La Plage embodies the playful elegance of Riviera heritage through a highly sophisticated, design-forward aesthetic. Located close to the Carlton Hotel, the venue features over 600 square meters of modular space optimized to handle major MICE corporate events and large-scale cocktail assemblies for up to 1,000 guests. Its upscale restaurant specializes in refined Mediterranean seafood, offering an exceptional setting for brands looking to anchor their presence inside a creative, highly curated corporate ecosystem.
- Location: Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes
- Official Website: Vilebrequin La Plage
- Phone Number: +33 4 93 43 67 37
Maëma Plage du Midi
Situated on the Boulevard du Midi, just past the Vieux Port, Maëma Plage provides an exceptional panoramic view of the sea away from the saturated traffic blocks of the central Croisette. This venue delivers a warm, cozy atmosphere combined with precise operational versatility, making it a unique setting for relaxed corporate gatherings. Offering a high-quality international menu and an expert event planning team, it is ideal for companies seeking an elegant, professional beach environment that prioritizes guest comfort and strategic networking clarity.
- Location: 26 Boulevard du Midi Jean Hibert, Cannes
- Official Website: Maëma Plage du Midi
- Phone Number: +33 4 93 38 50 36
La Plage Croisette Beach Club
Affiliated with the upscale Croisette Beach Cannes MGallery hotel, this private beach venue delivers a chic and intimate seaside environment tailored for corporate entertainment. Featuring a stylish wood-decked restaurant, comfortable day beds, and a dedicated private pontoon, it offers seamless logistics for water arrivals and executive drop-offs. It is a highly effective, centrally located base for hosting focused business lunches, client retention gatherings, or premium sunset cocktails right at the heart of the city’s activity.
- Location: Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes
- Official Website: La Plage Croisette Beach Club
- Phone Number: +33 4 92 18 88 00
Bagatelle St. Tropez
Located on the legendary Pampelonne Beach in Saint-Tropez, Bagatelle is one of the most iconic beach clubs in the world. It is accessible by boat with a service of dicter tender from yachts anchored off Pampellonne Beach.
Booking in advance is required, especially during summer and congress season.
Known for its glamorous atmosphere, lively music, and internationally renowned restaurant, it attracts a stylish crowd of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and luxury travelers. The experience begins as a refined seaside lunch and gradually evolves into a festive afternoon celebration.
Bagatelle is ideal for brands looking to host highly visible events in a vibrant and unmistakably Saint-Tropez setting. The combination of gourmet cuisine, premium service, and an energetic social atmosphere makes it particularly attractive for luxury, fashion, media, and lifestyle-oriented gatherings.
- Location: Pampelonne Beach, Saint-Tropez
- Official Website: Bagatelle St. Tropez
- Phone Number: +33 4 94 79 83 25
Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel
Nestled on the waterfront in Antibes, Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel combines contemporary design with serene Riviera elegance. The setting is discreet, sophisticated, and highly curated, with exceptional service and a peaceful atmosphere.
It is possible to reach the beach club by docking at Port Gallice, next to the hotel. Before anchoring it is necessary to contact the harbour’s master office. GPS coordinates: 43.561618 – 7.118211.
Unlike more high-energy beach clubs, the experience here is defined by understated luxury. The private beach area offers comfortable sunbeds, elegant service, and a calm environment where guests can enjoy panoramic sea views in complete privacy. The hotel is home to Baba, a stylish beachside restaurant with a relaxed yet upscale vibe, as well as the Michelin-starred Les Pêcheurs, one of the Côte d’Azur’s most respected fine dining destinations.
It offers one of the most refined beachfront experiences on the Côte d’Azur.
- Location: Cap d’Antibes
- Official Website: Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel
- Phone Number: +33 4 92 93 13 30
Plage Keller
A true Riviera institution, Plage Keller is located on the beautiful Garoupe Beach in Cap d’Antibes. Known for its long lunches, elegant setting, and exceptional seafood, it has been attracting discerning visitors for decades. The club can be reached by boat shuttle.
It will be closed for the 2026 season while some renovation works are taking place.
The atmosphere is refined yet relaxed, with a timeless charm that makes it one of the Côte d’Azur’s most beloved destinations.
- Location: Cap d’Antibes
- Official Website: Plage Keller
- Phone Number:+33 4 93 61 33 74
Jardin Tropezina
Part of the prestigious Château de la Messardière, Jardin Tropezina offers a refined interpretation of Saint-Tropez beach culture. The venue combines natural elegance, exceptional service, and a sophisticated atmosphere with a strong focus on design and gastronomy. There is a service of boat pick-up for clients and the transition from yacht to tables is seamless.
It is ideal for guests seeking understated luxury in a serene setting.
- Location: Pampelonne Beach, Saint-Tropez
- Official Website: Jardin Tropezina
- Phone Number: +33 4 94 97 36 78
La Môme Riviera
Perched inside The Maybourne Riviera, La Môme Riviera offers one of the most spectacular panoramic settings on the French Riviera. With dramatic sea views, elegant interiors, and highly curated service, the venue feels cinematic and exclusive. There is a service of shuttle boat and private shuttle departing from Port Hercule.
It is one of the most impressive destinations for those seeking exceptional atmosphere and discretion.
- Location: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
- Official Website: La Môme Riviera
- Phone Number: +33 4 93 37 20 00
Managing operational scarcity and compliance realities
Securing a high-end beach club for a 20–30 pax corporate lunch or complete privatization requires navigating a complex web of local regulations and extreme market constraints. In cities like Cannes, beach access operates under tight municipal oversight:
- The Saturated Calendar: High-demand timeframes, particularly the evening transition window between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM, are heavily contested six to nine months in advance by official festival sponsors and global conglomerates.
- Regulatory Feasibility: Any branding extending onto the public sidewalks, visible structures, or facade transformations requires an official AOT (Autorisation d’Occupation Temporaire) and compliance with the local graphic charters. Unapproved signage or overflowing dimensions face strict penalties and rapid dismantling by the Police Municipale.
- Logistical Invisibility: Moving elite guests efficiently between anchored yachts, private hillside villas, and beach clubs requires precise coordination of tender rotations, pre-reserved vehicle parking permits, and dynamic traffic routing.
Engineering high-impact hospitality partnerships
Translating a complex brand vision into a flawless, compliant physical asset on the French Riviera demands a level of ground-level infrastructure that remote teams cannot establish alone. Our role serves as the essential operational link in this ecosystem. Rather than acting as a traditional transactional vendor, we function as a strategic extension of your execution team.
By aligning your organization’s strategic imperatives with our deeply rooted local network, we handle the bureaucratic heavy lifting (from navigating complex French administrative compliance and AOT submissions to sourcing off-market venue options). We coordinate complex multi-partner networks comprising luxury property owners, custom catering teams, elite chauffeurs, and maritime logistics operators. The result is the complete elimination of operational friction, guaranteeing that your high-stakes corporate environment functions with the absolute precision your guests expect.
In the fast-moving theater of the congress season, the true luxury of an event is its operational invisibility. Guests should remain entirely unaware of the permit structures, tender schedules, or supply-chain logistics powering the background. By selecting a highly intentional beachfront venue, maintaining a strict strategy of curation over scale, and anchoring your execution in local expertise, you protect your marketing investment. You provide your most critical stakeholders with the spatial and cognitive calm required to build lasting trust, turning a seasonal activation into a measurable engine for commercial growth.
Connect with the EAS team to secure your 2026 venue strategy early and engineer a beachfront corporate ecosystem built for performance.
EAS is a Barcelona-based DMC offering premium MICE services with over 35 years of combined industry experience,
consistently delivering unparalleled event experiences. EAS delivers custom solutions for corporate accommodation
and events in Barcelona, Cannes and other select European locations.
