Palm Beach Complex
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12 December 2022
Palm Beach Complex
In 2019, the Caprini & Pellerin agency was selected to restore the Palm Beach Complex in Cannes, an iconic landmark on the French Riviera. Originally designed in 1928 by architect Roger Séassal as a palace inspired by the tales of the Thousand and One Nights, this building has left its mark on Riviera history with its prestigious galas and distinguished guests. The agency’s mission was to modernize the site while preserving its historical heritage, including the rehabilitation of the façades and surrounding areas, and to restore its harmony with its environment.
Localisation: Cannes – France
Projet Type : Renovation of a historical monument
Area : 23 000 sqm
Land: 4500 sqm
After nearly five years of renovation, the Palm Beach has been transformed into a prestigious 23,000 sqm entertainment complex that seamlessly blends history and modernity. It features a spacious event hall of over 1,000 sqm, a fitness center with panoramic sea views, and nine restaurants celebrated for their refined and bold cuisine, including Zuma, Nammos, Tamarin, La Petite Maison, and Medusa Cabaret. The complex also includes the reconstruction of its legendary seawater swimming pool, made famous by Henri Verneuil’s 1963 film “Any Number Can Win,” starring Alain Delon.
The architects meticulously reintegrated historical decorative elements into the façades, guided by extensive research into the building's past, and used sustainable materials to create a timeless aesthetic. The interior spaces, including the interior galleries, showcase noble materials such as marble and bronze, along with intricate moldings inspired by the original Art Deco and Hispano-Moorish styles.
Reopened in 2024, the complex will also feature the Jean-Paul Members’ Bar, an exclusive venue evoking the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, and a grand casino set to open in 2025, offering a unique and theatrical atmosphere. The Palm Beach is one of the largest projects of its kind on the Mediterranean coast, centered around a private members’ club, the first of its kind on the Côte d’Azur.
