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Best Nightlife in Nice, France

Blue Whales Bar

Nice has no shortage of bars and clubs, and the best of them tend to be in the old town. To help you figure out where to go, here are my recommendations for the best nightlife in Nice:

1. Les 3 Diables
Address: 2, cours Saleya, Nice, 06300, France

Les 3 Diables in Nice is a great place for dancing the night away. With two stories and a balcony overlooking the Cours Saleya, Les 3 Diables offers karaoke, student nights (reduced cover with student ID), all-night happy hours, and a regular schedule of special events.

2. L’Escalier
Address: 10, rue de la Terrasse, Nice, 06300, France

L’Escalier in Nice is a huge underground space between the Cours Saleya and the Promenade des Anglais. With its laid-back atmosphere, it is a great place to listen to live music or play billiards.

3. Blue Whales
Address: 1, rue Mascoinat, Nice, 06300, France

With live music every night, the Blue Whales bar in Nice is the most popular nightlife spot for the after-hours scene. Head over after a night out at Wayne’s or L’Escalier.

4. Wayne’s
Address: 15, rue de la Prefecture, Nice, 06300, France

Wayne’s (aka Chez Wayne or Wayne’s Bar) is by far the most famous bar in Nice. Visitors come for the great live music, extensive drink menu, and always-packed scene. With regular ladies’ nights and other special events, Wayne’s is a popular place to go any night of the week.

New York Times: Where to Travel

London

The New York Times published an article on the top 46 destinations for travel in 2013.

Highlights include Rio de Janeiro, Marseille, Accra, and Amsterdam, which is celebrating the re-opening of both the famous Rijksmuseum and beloved Van Gogh Museum this year.

You can read the full article here: Where to Go in 2013.

Family Travel: French Riviera

Nice

When people think of Southern France, the images that come to mind usually involve late nights of partying and topless beaches. But believe it or not, family travel on the French Riviera is not only possible, but popular.

There is plenty to do on the Cote d’Azur for children of all ages, from water sports in the Mediterranean to museums and cultural attractions.

Big cities like Nice have a wide variety of places to explore, and smaller towns like Antibes have great sand beaches.

Cannes, with its long promenade and identity as a haunt for movie stars during the annual film festival, is another good place for family travel on the French Riviera. And don’t forget Monaco, where children can watch the changing of the guard at the royal palace, visit the aquarium, and go to the wax museum.