French Riviera Attractions

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French Riviera Activities

Marineland - Found in Antibes. This is one of the most popular places to take the children, it's comparative to Seaworld in Florida with dolphins, whales and seals showing their tricks. There are also many other marinelife exhibitions to keep them busy for the whole day.

Adventure Golf Antibes - Next to Marineland you'll find this awsome mini-golf park. Here the kids can have a great time playing in caves, beyond waterfalls and through the trees. Its very popular and the whole family can have a great time.

French Riviera Parks & Gardens

Parc zoologique de Frejus - In Cannes. This 20-hectare mini safari park gives you the chance to get close to some of the animal kingdom's strangest and most beautiful animals. Opened in 1971, this highly acclaimed park, located just out of Cannes, was specially designed to let its animals live in as natural a habitat as possible. Admission is $11 adults, $7 ages 10 and up, and under age 3 are free.

Massena Square - It is located near Promenade Des Anglais, Nice. City life revolves around Nice’s geographic centreand it was originally created in 1832. This beautifully landscaped plaza of fountains, statues, trees, flowers, etc. is a centrepiece where Nice's citizens and visitors can stroll and admire the surrounding architecture and gardens.

French Riviera Beaches

Le Meridien Garden Beach - This beach is located just out of Cannes and with its white sand, warm sun and great atmosphere, it is one of the most popular beaches. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes near the beach, so you can have a great time regardless of what you're in the mood for.

Plage du Martinez - This is one of the more famous private beaches. The rich and trendy of Cannes come here to catch a few rays and hang out with other beautiful people under its famous pink umbrellas. If you're feeling more energetic there's water skiing, parachuting or tubing.

The Blue Beach - This is one of the most child-friendly beaches in Nice, it's a private beach so you have to pay an entrance fee. There are plenty restaurants and other activities to keep the whole family entertained, elasticated harnesses will bounce you really high on tramoplines and there is a variety of water activities, from paragliding for one or two at a time, canoe hire and inflatable rides behind a speed boat.

French Riviera Restaurants and Bars

French Riviera Restaurants

Cafe Rome - This restaurant, near the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, is set up like green house where you can enjoy the warm sunshine and delicious food at reasonable prices. It is a very popular seafood restaurant, both with tourists and locals, the bouillabaisse and salada nicoise are recommended.

Lou Pilha Leva - Found at Place Central and rue du Collet, Nice. This cafe is the place to go for a light meal or late-night snack. Socca, beignets d'aubergines, and stuffed courgette are some of the delicious and inexpensive choices on offer here. Open daily till midnight.

Ghandi - 3 quai de l'Epi, St Tropez. This is an excellent indian restaurant. They serve curries and tandoori, with a great selection of fish and shellfish on the menu. The food is excellent and the prices are reasonable. This is a great place to go for a taste of India.

French Riviera Bars & Clubs

Loft Bar - Located at 13 rue du docteur monod, Cannes. This is a New York style lounge bar and is very popular with locals and tourists alike. After 11pm the bar and sofas fill right up and the dance floor is heaving with party goers. Dress trendy and smart.

Cat Corner - 22, rue Mace, Cannes. Serious clubbers head for this club every time. Mix with the venue's young, attractive clientele and get down to the sounds of groove, funk and house. This is one of the best and most popular clubs, not to be missed when in Cannes.

Scarlet O'Hara - Located on the corner of rue Rosetti and 22 rue Droite, Nice. This is a small Irish folk bar serving the creamiest Guinness this side of the Irish Sea. If you're a bit home-sick and are looking for a taste of home, this is the place to go. It's a great place to meet some new people.

Le Blue Boy - Found at 9 rue Jean-Baptiste-Spinetta, Nice. This is the best gay venue in town, although everyone's welcome. Two bars, two dance floors, DJs who know what's what, and a floorshow every Wed night. This is a great place to party the night away from dusk till dawn.