Plages

Plage Keller

1081 Chemin de la Garoupe, 06160 Antibes

Plage Keller is the most legendary private beach on Cap d'Antibes and arguably the most exclusive stretch of sand on the French Riviera. Operated by the Giotti-Keller family since the 1940s, this intimate beach club occupies a prime section of Plage de la Garoupe and has hosted virtually every major figure to visit the Cap over the past eight decades.

The atmosphere is deliberately old-school Riviera: no DJs, no bottle service, no velvet ropes. Instead, simple wooden loungers, blue and white parasols, impeccable service, and a menu of grilled fish and Provencal salads served on the sand. The clientele is a mix of old-money regulars who have reserved the same loungers for decades and visitors who appreciate discretion over ostentation.

Reservation is essential in summer, particularly for lunch. Plage Keller does not have a website or social media presence — bookings are made by phone, maintaining the old-world exclusivity that defines the Cap d'Antibes spirit.

Conseils pratiques

  • Call to reserve well in advance, especially for July and August. There is no website.
  • Go for the experience of old Riviera elegance — this is the antithesis of modern beach club culture.