BAL DES RÊVES® 2026 : €32,130 raised for the Ocean
On September 12, 2026, Hôtel Belles Rives hosted the 5th edition of the Bal des Rêves®, the charity gala organized by the Green Light endowment fund. Thanks to the generosity of 120 guests, €32,130 was raised in support of the Tara Ocean Foundation, helping advance knowledge and the protection of our seas. A figure that says it all: the cause of ocean preservation continues to inspire strong support. Guests, partner brands and sponsors joined forces with Green Light to make this year’s edition a true success.
Engaged Voices Under the Stars
The evening gave a voice to those taking action: Romain Troublé, Executive Director of the Tara Ocean Foundation, spoke about the urgency of ocean preservation and the progress being made in marine science, alongside Guillaume Safis, Director of Strategy and Institutional Affairs at Banque Populaire Méditerranée. Hosted by master of ceremonies Richard Barnes, the evening continued with a ball overlooking the Mediterranean, in the warm and elegant atmosphere that has become the signature of the Bal des Rêves®.
Coral, the Common Thread of an Immersive Setting
A symbol of both the beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems, coral inspired this year’s universe, imagined by Atelier Larguier: an
immersive setting in direct resonance with the cause championed by the event. This edition also benefited from the generosity of numerous partners, including NMCG Avocats, ACRI-ST, Atrium Paysage, O. Remington, Atelier Staff Passion and Laurent-Perrier, who contributed their expertise and finest offerings to the evening.
GREEN LIGHT, A COMMITMENT DRIVEN BY THE OWNER FAMILY AND BANQUE POPULAIRE
MÉDITERRANÉE
Founded by Antoine Chauvin-Estène and Marianne Estène-Chauvin, owners of Groupe Belles Rives, Green Light is an endowment fund committed to passing on expertise and cultural heritage, preserving the Mediterranean environment, and protecting biodiversity and living ecosystems. Supporting scientific research, encouraging creativity, and safeguarding heritage are among the key initiatives aimed at passing on a sustainable legacy to future generations, serving the communities and the people who bring them to life.
“Green Light was born from a simple feeling: we are merely temporary custodians of what has been passed down to us. The beauty of a landscape, the knowledge of a craftsman, the memory of a place or the richness of a sea never belongs to a single generation. Our responsibility is to protect them today so that they can continue to shine tomorrow.” The founders of Green Light
ABOUT THE TARA OCEAN FOUNDATION
For 20 years, the Tara Ocean Foundation has been dedicated to advancing knowledge and protecting the oceans. Aboard its scientific schooners, the Foundation explores the world’s seas to measure the impact of climate change and pollution, sharing its discoveries with policymakers and the general public alike, driven by the belief that science must help inform public policy.