Your 5-star hotel in Juan les Pins
A legacy of timeless charm
The Juana story
In the 1930s, Juan-les-Pins became one of the most sought-after destinations on the Riviera, attracting an international clientele drawn to its elegance and lifestyle. Inspired by this growing appeal, Alexandre Barache commissioned renowned French Riviera architect Georges Dikansky to build the Hôtel Juana in 1931. The architect designed many iconic buildings, several of which are now listed as historic monuments.
The hotel soon welcomed distinguished guests, including the Aga Khan III, Edward VIII, and Winston Churchill. In the 1960s, it became an emblematic gathering place for artists and jazz icons. Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald all became part of its legend, closely linked to the Jazz à Juan Festival.
In 1984, under the leadership of Alain Ducasse, the hotel established itself as a landmark destination for fine dining before joining the Belles Rives Group in 2006, led by Marianne Estène-Chauvin.
A legend born of jazz
In the 1920s, Jazz became as the soundtrack to a carefree era. The Charleston, ragtime, blues, and Negro spirituals accompanied the festive life of the seaside resort.
In 1950, the town became a mecca for the New Orleans jazz revival, marked by the presence of Sidney Bechet. Since the 1960s, the Hôtel Juana has played a central role in welcoming artists for the Jazz à Juan Festival. Some icons as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Ray Charles became regular guests, sometimes staying up late into the night to jam at the bar.
Even today, the Jazz à Juan Festival continues this tradition every July with an eclectic lineup featuring contemporary artists such as Diana Krall, Sting, Lionel Richie, Tom Jones, Gregory Porter, Seal and still Stevie Wonder.
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