FAQ

Bijou Plage Experimental is the secret beach club on the Croisette in Cannes — a private beach with a restaurant and cocktails overlooking the Mediterranean, tucked away at Pointe Croisette on the French Riviera and a haven for regulars who embrace life lived well.

Bijou Plage Experimental is located at 110 Boulevard de la Croisette, Square Verdun, in Cannes, at Pointe Croisette in the Palm Beach district, just before the town centre and beyond Port Pierre Canto.

Yes, Bijou Plage Experimental is a charming private beach, nestled in a protected, unspoilt bay far from the hustle and bustle of the tourist trade.

The beach at Bijou Plage Experimental comprises two sandy coves, and its gentle slope makes swimming easy for everyone — a little corner of paradise for peace and quiet.

From central Cannes, the quickest route to Bijou Plage Experimental is along the Croisette, southbound, all the way to Pointe Croisette. The entrance sits just behind Square Verdun, after the Port Canto car park exit and before the Verdun car park entrance.

Yes, the closest car park to Bijou Plage Experimental is the Verdun car park. The Port Canto car park is a good alternative, as is street parking directly on the Croisette or on the streets around it in the Palm Beach district.

Yes, the closest stop is Reine Astrid, on Palm Bus line 8 (stop RAST8A).

Taxis and private transfers can't drop guests directly at the entrance to Bijou Plage Experimental — the closest drop-off points are the entrance to Square Verdun or the Verdun car park.

Yes, arriving by boat is possible, though guests can only dock at Port Canto — there's no docking or anchoring directly off Bijou Plage Experimental.

Yes, sun loungers can be reserved at Bijou Plage Experimental for a day of pure relaxation, with your feet in the sand.

As of the 2026 season, sunbeds at Bijou Plage Experimental were priced at €60 for the front row and €45 for all other rows in high season; rates are subject to change each year.

A parasol is included with every sunbed reservation at Bijou Plage Experimental. A towel is included only for front-row sunbeds during high season.

No, beach access at Bijou Plage Experimental is reserved exclusively for guests of the paying beach area. Restaurant guests are not able to swim, with the exception of children.

Bijou Plage Experimental is a very family-friendly beach, welcoming families with children of all ages, and its gentle slope makes swimming easy for everyone — though there are no specific facilities or services aimed at families.

An outdoor shower is available at Bijou Plage Experimental. For changing, two outdoor cabins sit beside the shower, and guests can also use the indoor toilets. Lockers are not available.

Yes, the restaurant at Bijou Plage Experimental serves seasonal bistro cuisine, with lunch and dinner enjoyed to the sound of the sea.

The restaurant at Bijou Plage Experimental is led by chef Olivier Gaïatto (Le Safranier), a child of the Riviera who celebrates his grandmother's cooking and the markets of Cannes and Ventimiglia.

The menu at Bijou Plage Experimental reinterprets Mediterranean classics, with seasonality of produce as the driving force: crudo, grilled meats and lively flavour are served in equal parts.

The kitchen hours of Bijou Plage Experimental vary and are updated regularly in the dedicated section.

The menu at Bijou Plage Experimental changes 3 to 4 times a year and always includes vegetarian options. Vegan dishes aren't the focus of the menu, though the kitchen can accommodate requests, and many dishes are gluten-free. An allergen chart is available on request.

Yes, Bijou Plage Experimental serves cocktails overlooking the Mediterranean, with a dedicated cocktail menu.

Yes, the cocktail menu, the food menu and the wine menu for Bijou Plage Experimental are available to download as PDFs from the venue's page on experimentalgroup.com.

Yes, guests can visit Bijou Plage Experimental for drinks only, except during peak service, whose times vary and are updated regularly in the dedicated section. It's strongly recommended to call ahead or book regardless, given availability and the occasional full-venue private event.

No, there is no minimum spend at the restaurant or for sunbeds at Bijou Plage Experimental.

Yes, tables at Bijou Plage Experimental can be reserved online through the venue's booking page on experimentalgroup.com.

A reservation is strongly recommended, though not mandatory, at Bijou Plage Experimental. Walk-ins are accepted but space is rarely available.

It's recommended to book around 48 hours ahead for the restaurant, and at least a week ahead for the beach area, at Bijou Plage Experimental.

Guests are asked to call Bijou Plage Experimental directly to cancel. A no-show results in the guest being blacklisted, and any other standing reservations under their name being cancelled. A deposit applies only at the restaurant, for bookings of 8 or more guests, taken as a card imprint (not charged) at the time of booking; it's only charged, at €25 per person, in the event of a no-show.

Larger gatherings at Bijou Plage Experimental are best arranged as a private event — see the Private Events section below.

Yes, Bijou Plage Experimental hosts private events all year round, from conventions, seminars and conferences to weddings, anniversaries, cocktail parties, lunches and dinners, in an elegant bohemian setting by the sea.

Three spaces are available at Bijou Plage Experimental: A secluded haven, inside the restaurant, for up to 100 guests at a cocktail or 70 seated; On the sand, for up to 500 guests at a cocktail or 250 seated; and A summer terrace, for up to 100 guests at a cocktail or 60 seated.

Yes, as the weather cools down and the sea awakens, events at Bijou Plage Experimental are hosted inside the restaurant, tucked away from the elements and with a view of the ocean, while the terrace comes into its own in warmer months.

Yes, Bijou Plage Experimental is a setting for seaside weddings, hosting up to 200 guests for wedding ceremonies, though a maximum of 150 guests is recommended for optimal comfort and enjoyment on the day.

Event menus at Bijou Plage Experimental are designed by chef Olivier Gaïatto, weaving local flavour into classic dishes, and the team can create a bespoke menu for each event; event food and drinks menus are available as PDFs on the venue's private events page.

Yes, Bijou Plage Experimental hosts corporate events — seminars, meetings over lunch, breakfasts, conferences and cocktail parties — including corporate gatherings on the beach with a twist.

Private event enquiries for Bijou Plage Experimental can be sent by email to amanda@plagebijou.com, and an events brochure is available on the venue's private events page.

The opening hours of Bijou Plage Experimental vary and are updated regularly in the dedicated section.

Yes, Bijou Plage Experimental stays open year-round, with one exception: the beach and restaurant close for winter maintenance from Monday 11 to Friday 29 January 2027, reopening on Saturday 30 January 2027.

There's no strict dress code at Bijou Plage Experimental, beyond the restaurant, where guests are asked to avoid coming straight from the water in wet swimwear — no bare chests for men, and no swimwear alone for women.

Bijou Plage Experimental accepts cash and cards, including American Express; cheques and chèques vacances aren't accepted.

A PMR lift gives wheelchair access to the restaurant and bar terrace at Bijou Plage Experimental; the sand itself isn't wheelchair-accessible.

Dogs are welcome on a lead on the terrace at Bijou Plage Experimental, but not permitted on the sand at any time of year, under a Cannes city decree.

Smoking is allowed on the terrace at Bijou Plage Experimental only — not inside, under the venue's own policy, and not on the sand, including at tables or sunbeds, under national decree.

Bijou Plage Experimental can be reached by phone at +33 4 93 45 31 50, by mobile at +33 6 63 67 78 10, or by email at contact@plagebijou.com.