Domaine de la Belle Étoile: Three Exceptional Villas in Cap d'Antibes

From Chaplin to Jackie Kennedy: Forty Years of Social Legend

Here in Cap d'Antibes, where large estates are more often passed down through generations than sold, an ambitious decision was made: to build one of the only new-construction projects ever designed in the area. It is also a way of demonstrating that a new property can preserve the memory of a place, rather than erase it. Marketed by Magrey & Sons, the estate now spans 1.47 hectares, making it the largest available plot in Cap d'Antibes, overlooking the Port de l'Olivette. It consists of three villas, each with its own distinct character, yet all united by the same attention to detail and the same view of the sea.

Before becoming an estate, La Belle Étoile was a playground—in the literal sense. From the 1930s to the 1970s, the site was home to the Hôtel Provençal Tennis Club, a friendly gathering place for insiders. Charlie Chaplin, the Duke of Windsor, Coco Chanel, and Jackie Kennedy would cross paths on the club’s eight courts before meeting up at the clubhouse. The courts are gone. The clubhouse remains. Restored with meticulous care, it has become Villa Céleste, a stone guesthouse that many would dream of discovering: vaulted ceilings, vintage-inspired wallpaper, and cypress trees at the entrance, a traditional symbol of Provençal hospitality. A bold nod to four decades of legend.

Villa La Belle Étoile, the centerpiece of the complex, spans a total of 1,300 m², spread over three levels. The villa features six suites, including a 100-square-meter master suite with two bathrooms, a walk-in closet, and access to a private terrace. The reception areas include several living rooms, an elegant dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen that meets the highest standards.

Opening onto the garden, the villa features a dedicated leisure area: a multimedia lounge with a game room and billiards table, a fully equipped home theater, a relaxation area that includes a gym, and a full-service spa with a treatment room, a steam room, a sauna, and a cryotherapy room. The pool, bordered by an olive grove, is complemented by an elegant pool house.

Villa Capella, a former fisherman’s hut converted into a guest villa, rounds out the property with its 15-square-meter terrace offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean and its private garden lined with fig and citrus trees.

A Unique Sunset Cocktail Party 

To mark this new milestone, Magrey & Sons brought together its teams and partners for a sunset cocktail party in the heart of the estate. In this historic setting, the warm, friendly atmosphere that once filled the courts of the Hôtel Provençal Tennis Club was fully restored for one evening.

This experience was made possible by four exceptional partners, each embodying a lifestyle unique to the French Riviera.

Riva Cannes brought the timeless essence of Italian Dolce Vita the undisputed benchmark of elegant yachting since 1842 in direct harmony with the Port de l’Olivette, which borders the estate. Lamborghini Cannes infused the evening with the energy and radical design of the Italian automaker, the embodiment of a car conceived as a rolling work of art.

Louis Julian, a family-owned jewelry and watchmaking house located on Rue d’Antibes since 1862, contributed its artisanal expertise, passed down through six generations. Finally, the Nice-based artist from Maison Fred Allard, known for his high-society portraits that capture the paradox between pop culture and luxury, lent the event a contemporary and distinctive touch that is decidedly in tune with today’s world of prestige.