Information for: French Riviera
The famous Cote d’azur area is famous for being rich and famous. It’s probably one of the most stunning places you could visit. The amazing atmosphere and extreme wealth and glitz of Monte Carlo – the class, refinement and culture of Cannes – it’s all found here! With beautiful landscapes and a general feel of quality and choice.
Hotels located in: French Riviera
Majestic Barriere
A legendary deluxe hotel the Majestic Barriere is very exclusive and well-known for being populated with celebrities from all over the world. Situated on the main promenade of Cannes and delivering everything you would expect from a hotel in this glittering city of gold. This is a magical place to stay – with a magical [...]
10 Boulevard CroisetteCannes
Tel No: +331 70 807160
InterContinental Carlton Cannes
An outstanding luxury hotel the InterContinental Carlton Cannes is popular with celebrities. It enjoys a prestigious location within the famous landscape of the French Riviera. With such a first class location as well as excellent bars and restaurants not to mention the gardens (where you can savour the ambience and beauty of this area) you [...]
58 Boulevard CroisetteCannes
Tel No: +334 93 064006
Hotel Negresco
Voted as one of the world’s best hotels the Negresso is located on the beach and offers first class all round services and facilities for business or pleasure. Among these are the private beach, gorgeous boutiques and marvellous dining. Absolutely brilliant!
37 Promenade des AnglaisNice
Tel No: +334 93 166400
Splendid Hotel & Spa
The luxury Splendid Hotel & Spa is located close to everything which is great for business or leisure. The excellent in-house facilities include a fabulous spa with hammam jaccuzzi and treatment options as well as a panoramic solar heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sun drenched terrace bar and restaurant. An excellent hotel choice.
50 Boulevard Victor HugoNice
Tel No: +334 93 164100
Hotel Hermitage
One of the region’s very best hotels the Hermitage is luxurious well established and located extremely close to everything! With direct access to the spa and leisure facilities at Les Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo which offers 2 swimming pools, a fitness room, a hammam, saunas and a solarium this is a fabulous place to stay.
Square BeaumarchaisMonte Carlo
Tel No: +377 98 064000
Hotel de Paris
Monte Carlo’s Hotel de Paris is a very very famous hotel which is probably the ultimate offering as far as hotels go. So if you are in Monte Carlo then this has it all – for a price – but still worth the stay! The many highlights are too numerous to mention but suffice to [...]
Place du CasinoMonte Carlo
Tel No: +377 98 063000
Culture & Entertainment Located in: French Riviera
Le Lafayette
One of the top hotspots in Nice this place has been around for a long time and is also quite popular on the tourist trail. Usually pretty busy Le Lafayette has a great atmosphere that is complimented by the unique post-industrial design of the venue.
64 Rue GioffrédoTel No: +33 4 93 85 44 67
Zebra Square
Monte Carlo’s Zebra Square is an outstanding world-class bar club & restaurant. With fantastic views over the ocean and an amazing atmosphere. Attracting the usual heady mix of models and celebrities this place is not to be missed when you’re in Monaco!
10 Avenue Princesse GraceMonte Carlo
Tel No: +377 99 992550
Stars’N'Bars
Stars ‘N’ Bars is a superb American-themed bar and restaurant. It’s probably one of the best all-round fun places to spend the nightwith a few drinks and food. A great all-rounder where usually you can spot a celebrity that you recognise. Highly recommended!
6 Quai Antoine 1erMonte Carlo
Tel No: +377 97 979595
Le Ghost
Nice’s Le Ghost is a very stylish bar and club -and one of the more popular places to see and be seen when in Nice. Open til late most nightsit gets busier as the evening wears on – so get there early to secure your spot!
3 Rue De La BarillerieNice
Tel No: +334 93 929337
Caliente
Caliente in Cannes is a Spanish-style party bar which is very popular indeed. Open late most nights and attracts a real mix of people. This is a place to come when you want to party. Many a great night out has been had in here!
84 Boulevard CroisetteCannes
Tel No: +334 93 944959
The Loft
The Loft in Cannes is a New York style lounge bar which has a great atmosphere and very stylish decor. A definite place to spend the whole evening. This is exactly the type of glitzy bar that Cannes is known for. Enjoy!
13 rue du dr MonodCannes
Tel No: +336 20 670436
Restaurants Located in: French Riviera
Palme d’or
Palme d’or in Cannes is a top-quality fine-dining French restaurant in a fantastic setting overlooking the bay. With 2 Michelin stars to its name and a well deserved reputation. This place does not falter delivering exactly the level of dining experience that the prices suggest!
Hotel Martinez73 La Croisette
CannesTel No: +334 92 987414
Caffe Roma
One of the best known and most popular restaurants in Cannes is Caffe Roma. It’s always busy partly due to its great location right at the port and partly due to the first-class Italian food they serve. One of the best Italian restaurants in the region and well worth a visit.
1 Square MériméeTel No: +33 4 93 38 05 04 ‎
Chantecler
Chantecler is an amazing restaurant set in one of the best hotels in the world – Hotel Negresco. Add the setting to the 2 Michelin stars and you can imagine just how good it is. This is world class dining in a world class venue. Dont miss it!
Hotel Negresco37 promenade des Anglais
NiceTel No: +334 93 166400
Boccaccio
Boccaccio is a very well established restaurant that serves some of the very best seafood in Nice. Situated in the heart of town in the Massena pedestrian district. Don’t let the unusual decor put you off eating here. The food is terrific and you’ll enjoy a splendid dining experience!
7 Rue MassénaTel No: +33 4 93 87 71 76
Le Louis XV
Set in one of the world’s best hotels in one of the the world’s best places this is the dining experience of a lifetime. Operating a strict entry and dress code you will need to book ahead and dress very well to get in. But you really should visit Le Louis XV. Just make sure [...]
Hotel de ParisPlace du Casino
Monte CarloTel No: +377 98 068864
Stars’N'Bars
Stars ‘N’ Bars is not just a great bar but excellent for good American-style food. Set in a brilliant location and with a great atmosphere this really is a perfect place to have an unpretentious and relaxed night out. And unlike many other restaurants in this part of the world the prices aren’t too OTT!
6 Quai Antoine 1erMonte Carlo
Tel No: +377 97 979595
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: French Riviera
Nice Etoile
Located in the centre of Nice town on the main road Avenue Jean Medecin is a decent shopping mall. Taking up 4 floors it has a large range of clothing shoes and accessory shops home furnishings a music and technology store as well as some cafes. Open between 10am – 7.30pm from Monday to Saturday.
Avenue Jean Medecin
Cercle d’Or
Monte-Carlo’s “Cercle d’Or†(the “Golden Squareâ€Â, comprised of Avenue Monte-Carlo, Avenue des Beaux Arts, Les Allées Lumières) The boutiques in the “Cercle d’Or†and the Galerie des Allées Lumières carry the most prestigious brands and propose the latest collections from couturiers such as Hermès, Céline, Christian Dior, Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, [...]
Monte Carlo
Cap 3000
Cap 3000 (‘cape three thousand’ pronounced ‘cap trois mille’) is located in St Laurent du Var near Nice International Airport. And it’s the largest shopping mall in the region with more than100 shops (fashion accessories, technology, luggage, etc) as well as restaurants and cafes. Open 10am – 9pm Monday to Saturday (and on Sundays during [...]
Avenue Eugène DonadeïNice
Tel No: +33 4 9331 1035
Monte Carlo Casino
One of the most famous casinos in the world Monte Carlo Casino is an absolute must to visit whilst you’re here. James Bond may not be at the tables but you’ll still have an absolute blast when you’re here. Great fun at the time – as well as when you get home and tell everyone [...]
Place du CasinoMonte Carlo
Tel No: +377 98 062121
Le Métropole
Le Métropole is an upmarket shopping centre with 80 shops including branches of Christian Lacroix and Kenzo and over 3500 different labels. A very very smart place to shop. It is open between 10am -7.30pm Monday to Saturday and on some Sundays and public holidays.
17, Avenue des SpéluguesMonaco
Tel No: +377 93 501536
Royal Mougins Golf Club
Royal Mougins Golf Club is a very luxurious golf resort set in an amazing location. Situated not too far away from the main population centres this is a very high standard of golf course with facilities to match. Like most things in this part of France it is quite expensive but still worth the trip.
424 Avenue du RoiMougins
Tel No: +334 92 924969
Entertainment located in: French Riviera
Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art
In a region laden with museums and galleries covering France’s past history the MAMAC takes care of more modern times. Featuring French and American Avant-garde art from the 1960′s to present day. The different sections of the museum are linked together by glass passageways. The art displayed here includes the works of Andy Warhol, Yves [...]
Promenade des ArtsNice
Tel No: +334 93 626162
Picasso Museum
It’s no surprise that Picasso gets in on the act in the French Riviera! Located in the richly historical Chateau Grimaldi the Picasso Museum chronicles the fascinating life of the eccentric painter. Guided tours of his works occur daily and the Mediterranean views from the museum’s windows provide a spectacular backdrop to the displays.
Chauteau GrimaldiAntibes
Tel No: +334 92 905420
The Matisse Museum
Within a magnificent red building The Matisse Museum stands on Cimiez Hill close to the city’s ancient amphitheatre. Here you will find paintings drawings and some of Matisse’s earliest works on display along with some pieces that reveal his lesser-known talents as a sculptor. Interestingly some of Matisse’s personal belongings are also on display making [...]
164, av. des Arènes de CimiezTel No: (+33) (0)4 93 81 08 08
National Theatre
Established in 1989 Nice’s National Theatre has won its fair share of support and criticism. Performances in the 900 seat Pierre Brasseur Auditorium or the smaller 300 seat Michel Simon Auditorium are varied ranging from classic to modern as well as less well known plays (around 20 plays are performed here every year). There are [...]
Promenade des ArtsNice
Tel No: +334 93 139090
National Museum Marc Chagall
Among the many museums and galleries in this part of France this bright and spacious museum is one of the most popular. The Museum  National Marc Chagall houses some of his finest works including his interpretations of the Bible presented on vast canvasses. At the entrance a small bookshop stocks a number of publications about [...]
Avenue du Docteur MénardTel No: +33 (0)4 93 53 87 31
Napoleonic Museum
Not tonight Josephine?! This museum is home to some of the most notable artefacts relating to the former ruler of France. From a bust sculpted by Canova in 1810 to richly textured paintings, letters and etchings. Here you will enjoy a fascinating insight into the life of the famous French leader at the museum bearing [...]
Batterie du GraillonBd J-F Kennedy
Juan-les-PinsTel No: +334 93 614532