Grand Hôtel Bellevue Lille: a rooftop for all seasons with Camargue pergolas
An iconic view over Lille, all year round
Overlooking Lille’s Grand Place, the rooftop of the Grand Hôtel Bellevue (★★★★) offers one of the finest views of the city. To turn this unique asset into a truly memorable guest experience, the hotel created a comfortable outdoor space that can be used in every season, thanks to five coupled Renson Camargue pergolas. The result? In the very first year, more than 1,000 visitors enjoyed this rooftop, sheltered from wind and rain, with exceptional panoramic views over Lille’s historic heart.
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The challenge: a premium rooftop on a protected building
Built in 1913, the Grand Hôtel Bellevue enjoys an iconic location, but its position within a protected area also entails significant constraints.
The owners had a clear ambition: to create a welcoming rooftop for hotel guests, Lille residents, and private or corporate events, without compromising the building’s architecture.
In close collaboration with the city and the Architectes des Bâtiments de France, we succeeded in creating an exceptional meeting place with a magnificent view. It is a magical setting, especially at sunset.
Pierre Ceaux, Director of Grand Hôtel Bellevue
An outdoor solution tailored to the hospitality sector
To make the rooftop profitable all year round, the new infrastructure had to meet several requirements:
- Protection from rain and wind
- Comfortable use in every season
- Integrated storage space
- An exclusive atmosphere suitable for different types of events
Renson’s Camargue pergolas proved to be the ideal solution.
Thanks to their tilting louvres, glass sliding panels, fixed walls, integrated LED lighting and heating, they create a pleasant environment whatever the weather conditions.
A rain sensor automatically closes the louvres as soon as the weather changes, guaranteeing optimal comfort for visitors.
Five Camargue pergolas for a tailor-made result
The project was completed with Premium Fermetures, a Renson distributor and installer.
The greatest technical challenge was the rooftop terrace’s high exposure to wind. After studying several configurations, the team opted to couple five Camargue pergolas, providing maximum coverage while retaining an elegant appearance.
We studied three different configurations. Coupling five Camargue pergolas proved to be the best solution, both technically and aesthetically.
Pierre-François Moulin, CEO of Premium Fermetures
Particular attention was also paid to the design. The structures in shade grey blend harmoniously with the building’s architecture, while the colour of the roof louvres was determined in accordance with local regulations, respecting the historic urban surroundings.
A true driver of growth
In addition to enhancing the guest experience, the rooftop has also become an important commercial asset for the hotel.
The space now welcomes:
- hotel guests,
- external visitors,
- private events,
- corporate and B2B events.
This diversification has broadened the hotel’s customer base while strengthening its overall appeal.
We are reaching more customers and, above all, different customers. We have already hosted several corporate events, and this additional asset has also enabled us to increase our average room rate.
Pierre Ceaux, Director of Grand Hôtel Bellevue
Among other events, the rooftop hosted an official dinner as part of the local Séries Mania festival, perfectly illustrating the flexibility of the space.
A benchmark project for the hospitality sector
The installation also presented a significant logistical challenge. All materials had to be lifted by crane to the fifth floor at night.
For Premium Fermetures, this project perfectly illustrates the potential of Renson solutions in the hotel and restaurant sector: creating profitable, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces that can be used for a large part of the year.
Would you also like an outdoor space that generates returns all year round for your hospitality business? Discover the possibilities of Renson’s Camargue pergola