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The French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur (Blue Coast) as it is also known, combines wealth, style, beauty, and decadence with miles of pristine coastline, making it a top destination for people of privilege looking for things to do with all their gold-plated time.
A playground for the upper crust since the eighteenth century, the area is replete with elegant shopping, streets lined with exclusive clubs, lounges, and bars, a mélange of upscale restaurants, breathtaking beaches, and an aura of glamour that accompanies the celebrity clientele.
But while this coastal playground certainly caters to the jet set, both its daytime and nightlife offerings can provide party seekers with whatever vibe they crave, from the glitz and glamour of the intimate concerts and chichi clubs, to the laid-back atmosphere of a local pub, to a wayward musician belting out live music with his toes dug in the sand
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As the largest city on the French Riviera, it’s not surprising that Nice also offers the largest range of nightlife options for every style and budget.
Centered in Vieux Nice (Old Nice), the scene finds diverse crowds of young revelers, from the upscale and fashionable set to punk rockers, all prowling the many inviting cafés, restaurants, bars, and clubs in search of the night’s best party.
While there are some good clubs, the bars really dominate the
... read full Nice descriptionAs the largest city on the French Riviera, it’s not surprising that Nice also offers the largest range of nightlife options for every style and budget.
Centered in Vieux Nice (Old Nice), the scene finds diverse crowds of young revelers, from the upscale and fashionable set to punk rockers, all prowling the many inviting cafés, restaurants, bars, and clubs in search of the night’s best party.
While there are some good clubs, the bars really dominate the
... read full Nice descriptionOne of the glitziest beach towns on the Mediterranean, Cannes is a bastion of sun worship, shopping, and nightlife.
During the day, French Riviera beachgoers can either rent lounge chairs and umbrellas from one of the many hotel chains or lay out their towels at one of the free public areas. Those in search of more daytime activity can indulge in some of the best high-end shopping in the Côte d’Azur at the designer boutiques along Avenue de la Croisette
... read full Cannes descriptionA small French Riviera beach town with a large upscale party scene, Juan-les-Pins is home to crowded beaches, a bustling boardwalk, and an array of high-end clubs and bars that stay open all night long.
During the day, bronzed beauties pack the umbrella-lined white-sand shore overlooking the hundreds of yachts docked in the harbor.
Just off the beach, the boardwalk features vendors selling handcrafted art, jewelry, and clothing, as well as street
... read full Juan-les-Pins descriptionWith its ancient stone architecture and laid-back vibe, Antibes stands out from the rest of the French Riviera and offers narrow cobblestone streets full of shops and quaint sidewalk cafés.
A stroll beyond the ancient walls reveals sandy beaches and a busy harbor that becomes home to over a thousand yachts every summer.
By night, Antibes’ few vibrant bars are packed with an international mix of yacht workers, university students, young locals, and
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