ANNEX BEACH - Cannes

What ANNEX BEACH - Cannes does

Annex Beach Cannes is a privately held single-location luxury beachfront restaurant and beach club operating on the Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, France, directly in front of the Carlton Hotel. The venue combines an Italian-inspired Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant with beach access (sunbeds and cabanas), and layers ticketed original entertainment productions (Moon Show, Aqua Show, Elysium Dinner, Magic Fireworks) on top of the core dining experience. It serves three primary customer segments: affluent travelers and tourists (especially during the Cannes Film Festival, Yachting Festival, and Monaco Grand Prix), corporate clients booking private events and product launches, and couples or families hosting private celebrations such as weddings, anniversaries, and bachelor parties.

The core product is a single integrated physical venue rather than a software platform. Differentiated capabilities are built on top of branded partnerships: interior design by Jacques Garcia; full venue styling by Roberto Cavalli (2024 Ray of Gold collection); beach area redesign by Versace (2022); an original entertainment score composed exclusively by Cirque de Soleil composer Lionel Hamel; menus designed by Chef Gennaro Esposito; and a 100+ label wine program curated by sommelier Franco Candelma. Bookings are processed through the SevenRooms reservation platform, with a contact form for event inquiries.

The business model is entirely transactional and direct: revenue is generated from food and beverage (restaurant lunch and dinner, beach service), ticketed dinner shows, beach lounger and cabana rentals, and bespoke private event buyouts. Marketing is primarily organic social (Instagram, Facebook) supplemented by email newsletter and event-driven PR around the summer season. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the venue's positioning on La Croisette and luxury brand partnerships imply a premium price point. No headcount, revenue, funding, or ownership data is disclosed in the source material.

Name

ANNEX BEACH - Cannes

Legal name

ANNEX BEACH RESTAURANT CANNES

Website

https://annexbeach.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Annex Beach Cannes is a luxury beachfront restaurant and beach club on La Croisette in Cannes, serving affluent travelers, corporate clients, and private celebrations with Italian-Mediterranean dining, branded entertainment shows, and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Beachfront Restaurant and Hospitality

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (72232)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Luxury beachfront dining
• Fine dining restaurant
• Private event venue
• Beach club services
• Dinner show entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cannes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Italian-inspired Mediterranean cuisine served at lunch and dinner, with beach service from morning hours. Revenue from food, beverages, cocktails, and wine sales.
2. Private Events and Celebrations: Hosting of corporate events, business gatherings, product launches, private celebrations, birthday parties, anniversaries, bachelor parties, and wedding receptions. Bespoke event services with dedicated specialists.
3. Dinner Shows and Entertainment: Ticketed dinner show experiences featuring original productions including Moon Show, Aqua Show, Elysium Dinner, and Magic Fireworks viewing experiences during Cannes Pyrotechnic Art Festival.
4. Beach Services: Beach loungers, cabanas, and sunbed rentals with full beach service including cocktails and light fare during daylight hours.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Annex Beach Cannes operates a single beachfront restaurant and beach club on La Croisette in Cannes, serving Italian-inspired Mediterranean cuisine alongside beach lounger and cabana services. The venue also produces and hosts original dinner show entertainment (Moon Show, Aqua Show, Magic Fireworks, Elysium Dinner) and offers private event hosting for corporate functions, weddings, and private celebrations.

Product overview

Annex Beach Cannes is a single unified hospitality venue offering a beachfront restaurant experience on La Croisette. The core offering combines sophisticated Italian-inspired Mediterranean dining (operated from 12 PM daily) with beach access featuring sunbeds and cabanas. The venue differentiates through entertainment shows including the Moon Show, Aqua Show, and Magic Fireworks events, plus private event hosting for corporate events, celebrations, and weddings. Dining is enhanced by sommelier Franco Candelma's curated wine selection (100+ labels) and custom cocktails. Chef Gennaro Esposito designs the menus, which include separate lunch, dinner show, and fireworks offerings. The venue is styled by Roberto Cavalli with Jacques Garcia design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annex Beach Restaurant Dining Beachfront restaurant on La Croisette offering sophisticated Italian-inspired Mediterranean gastronomy with a curated wine selection and innovative cocktails, open daily from 12 PM for individual guests and walk-in diners.
• Beach Life Experience Beach access with sunbeds and cabanas offering relaxation with Mediterranean views and beachside cocktail and food service during daylight hours.
• Private Event Receptions Event venue hosting corporate events, business gatherings, product launches, private celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor parties, and weddings on the beachfront with bespoke services from dedicated event specialists.
• Moon Show Ticketed dinner show featuring twenty international performers combining contortionism, aerial acrobatics, pole dancing, voltige, and fire performance, with music composed exclusively by Cirque de Soleil composer Lionel Hamel.
• Aqua Show Ticketed aquatic dinner show featuring mythical creatures and themed landscapes presented alongside dinner service.
• Magic Fireworks Seasonal ticketed event featuring fireworks viewing from a Riviera vantage point with a specially curated menu, held during the Festival of Pyrotechnic Art.
• Elysium Dinner Ticketed mystical seafaring-themed dinner show where each dish is paired with performance elements to create a multi-sensory dining experience.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Roberto CavalliflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoberto Cavalli branded the entire venue with the 'Ray of Gold' summer 2024 collection. The restaurant is 'fully dressed by Roberto Cavalli', representing the brand's premier fashion-lifestyle partnership in the hospitality sector.
• VersacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVersace redesigned the beach area in summer 2022, furnishing sun loungers and cabanas with the brand's opulent style. This beach styling partnership represents exclusive luxury hospitality branding.
• Jacques GarciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned interior designer Jacques Garcia created the iconic venue design, contributing to the restaurant's distinctive aesthetic and luxury positioning.
• Lionel Hamel (Cirque de Soleil Composer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCirque de Soleil composer Lionel Hamel exclusively composed music for the Moon Show dinner entertainment production, creating unique theatrical content.
• Gennaro EspositocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef Gennaro Esposito designed the current Mediterranean menu, bringing Italian culinary heritage and creative gastronomy to the dining experience.
• Franco CandelmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert sommelier Franco Candelma curates the wine program featuring over 100 labels, providing wine pairing guidance to guests.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Carlton Beach Club (by Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic): Beachfront restaurant and club directly adjacent to Annex Beach on La Croisette, serving the same ultra-luxury clientele with dining, sunbeds, and event hosting. Same category, geography, and price point.
• Bâoli Cannes: Restaurant, lounge, and nightclub in Cannes offering upscale dining and event hosting for a similar high-end, jet-set clientele, with evening entertainment programming comparable to Annex Beach's dinner shows.
• Nikki Beach Cannes: Global luxury beach club brand with a Cannes location, offering beachfront dining, sunbeds, DJs, and branded events. Directly competes for the same affluent tourist and event clientele.
• La Palme d'Or (Hôtel Martinez): Two-Michelin-star restaurant inside the Hôtel Martinez on La Croisette, offering fine dining and premium event hosting for the same Cannes luxury market. Closest competitor in prestige dining.
• Bagatelle Cannes: French Riviera outpost of the Bagatelle restaurant and beach club group, serving Mediterranean cuisine and lively dining experiences to luxury travelers and event clients on the Croisette.

Others

• Cirque de Soleil (entertainment IP): Globally recognized live entertainment production company whose composer (Lionel Hamel) composes for Annex Beach's Moon Show. Relevant as a content-creation peer for the venue's premium theatrical dinner programming.
• Hotel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura (Marrakech): Luxury hotel and dining property; relevant because it shares the Barrière group operating luxury hospitality that competes for the same high-net-worth international guest flows that visit Cannes.

Regional players

• Le Club 55 (Saint-Tropez): Iconic beachfront restaurant on Pampelonne Beach in Saint-Tropez, considered the gold standard for Riviera beachfront dining. Comparable premium positioning and seaside luxury experience, but serves a different geography.
• Mamo Michelangelo (Antibes): Beachfront restaurant in Antibes/Juan-les-Pins offering Italian-Mediterranean cuisine and a similar daytime-to-nighttime beach club experience on the French Riviera. Comparable concept and target market, just outside Cannes.
• Plage Keller (Antibes): Beach restaurant and club on Cap d'Antibes offering premium dining and beach service to a similar ultra-luxury clientele. Same Riviera beach-club model, different micro-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AnnexBeachCannes
• Instagraminstagram.com/annexbeachcannes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/annex-beach-cannes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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