Free Things to Do in French Riviera

Beach / Outdoor Activity

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Party Earth Review Leisurely afternoons on the beach are what the French Riviera is all about, and Nice Beach is one of the best places to soak up the sun and the atmosphere. The city’s long shoreline and boardwalk – the Promenade des Anglais – offer wonderful panoramic views, as well as an excellent place for rollerblading ... more

Beach / Outdoor Activity

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Party Earth Review Located directly in front of the most luxurious hotels in town, some of the best shopping in the French Riviera, and the busiest nightlife in Cannes, the Plage de la Croisette has miles of beautiful sandy beaches filled with sunbathers and swimmers enjoying the clear, warm water. A fair portion of the beach is taken up ... more

Beach / Beach Bar

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Party Earth Review Patrons will have to walk down the stairway to heaven at Le Rêve Plage, a truly dreamy private beach and bar decked out in strikingly white tables, chairs, floors, and furnishings. By day, a pampered and bronzed crowd fills the luxurious white beach chairs to enjoy a meal right on the sand or to sip cocktails and peer ... more

Outdoor Activity / Square

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Party Earth Review Surrounded by Italian-style architecture of red and yellow townhouses and situated in the center of Nice’s old town, Place Rossetti is a charming square featuring a small stone fountain and the lovely baroque Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate. Easily accessed by the streets Mascoïnat, Rossetti, and the Pont-vieux, the square and ... more

Outdoor Activity

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Party Earth Review An active pedestrian walkway parallel to the beach, Rue Masséna is lined with ice cream shops, unique boutiques, and specialty shops. Street performers entertain the crowds in the evening, while local artists offer watercolors of city scenes and other handcrafted souvenirs. The recently built tram offers a comfortable ... more

Beach / Outdoor Activity

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Party Earth Review From sunrise to sunset, this private beach and restaurant draws an affluent and attractive clientele ready to spend a few pampered hours in the sun or enjoy an upscale dining experience. Afternoons at the beach usually find young jet-setters competing at table tennis or ensconced in their comfy deck chairs sipping ... more

Beach / Outdoor Activity

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Party Earth Review Surrounded by the medieval stone walls of Antibes’ fortress, Plage de la Gravette is a small enclosed beach protected from the bustling town by the walls and from the open sea by two jetties. Always packed in the afternoons with a mixed crowd of sunbathers and families, the beach provides a wonderful base not only for enjoying ... more

Beach / Outdoor Activity

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Party Earth Review For a bit of relaxation or to enjoy some relatively inexpensive water sports, it’s hard to beat the sandy beaches just south of Antibes. Completely free to the public, Plage du Ponteil offers a serene location from which to admire the natural beauty of the French Riviera, including the ancient fortress that ... more