Discover Nice / French Riviera
Stay
Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
At the tip of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, this Four Seasons retreat sits in Mediterranean gardens, with coastal views and the atmosphere of a historic Riviera estate.
Hôtel Le Negresco
On Nice's seafront, Le Negresco brings French art and period furnishings into individually styled rooms and suites, with contemporary touches throughout its historic setting.
Hôtel Martinez - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
On Cannes's Boulevard de la Croisette, Hôtel Martinez combines an Art Deco heritage with Riviera accommodation, dining and a beachside setting.
Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel
On Cannes's Croisette, Carlton Cannes combines a historic Riviera setting with contemporary rooms and suites, dining and spaces for time beside the Mediterranean.
Cheval Blanc St-Tropez
On Bouillabaisse Beach at the entrance to Saint-Tropez, Cheval Blanc offers a coastal retreat within easy reach of the village centre.
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
On Monaco's Place du Casino, Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo combines a landmark building dating to 1864 with rooms and suites in the heart of the principality.
Eat
Restaurants Worth Discovering
La Vague d'Or (Saint-Tropez)
3 Michelin stars, Arnaud Donckele; pine-shaded terrace over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Why famous: named France's best chef at 35; the Riviera's top table.
Mirazur (Menton)
3 stars, Mauro Colagreco, perched above the sea near the Italian border. Why famous: voted World's Best Restaurant 2019.
Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse à l'Hôtel de Paris (Monaco)
3 stars; the Mediterranean grand restaurant. Why famous: Ducasse's flagship; Monaco's gastronomic crown.
Le Chantecler (Nice, Le Negresco)
2 stars, Jean-Denis Rieubland; regency dining room in the Negresco. Why famous: Nice's highest-rated table.
La Palme d'Or (Cannes, Hôtel Martinez)
1 star; the Croisette's power dining room. Why famous: where deals are toasted every May during the festival.
L'Abysse Monte-Carlo (Hôtel Hermitage)
2 stars (2025), Yannick Alléno with sushi master Yasunari Okazaki. Why famous: Monaco's newest two-star sensation.
Culture
Things to See and Do
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's famous seafront walk under the palms, from the airport to the port. Why visit: the postcard image of Nice itself.
Vieux Nice and the Cours Saleya market
Flower stalls, produce and Niçois specialties in the old town's narrow lanes. Why visit: the old town at its most alive.
Prince's Palace of Monaco
The Grimaldi family's home on the Rock, with the changing of the guard each day. Why visit: Monaco's seat of power, a short helicopter hop from Nice.
Casino de Monte-Carlo
The 1863 Belle Époque gaming hall on Casino Square. Why visit: the most famous casino in the world.