Cannes, Antibes, Nice — Three Different Riviera
The French Riviera isn't one destination, it's three: Cannes' Croisette glamour, Antibes' quieter old-money coves, and Nice's Promenade des Anglais everyday elegance. What you wear should shift with which one you're actually in.
Where to Stay
The Carlton has anchored Cannes' La Croisette since 1913, its dining led by the Michelin-starred La Palme d'Or and a beach club, La Plage du Martinez, at the water's edge. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on Cap d'Antibes remains the Riviera's most storied address, all pine-shaded quiet a world from Cannes' energy. In Nice, Hotel Le Negresco anchors the Promenade des Anglais with its own beachside restaurant.
Beach Clubs
Plage Keller on Cap d'Antibes' La Garoupe bay has served refined, unhurried lunches since 1931. For the opposite energy, La Petite Plage in Golfe-Juan mixes gastronomy with a livelier, dance-on-the-tables crowd by late afternoon.
Nightlife
Cannes' hotel bars along the Croisette carry the evening scene; Monaco, a short drive along the coast, adds a genuine late-night layer with venues like Maona Monte Carlo running Greek-inspired residencies through the season.
What to Wear
A Mediterranean Edit one-piece suits Cap d'Antibes' quieter coves; save a Miami & Vegas Edit metallic for a Cannes hotel-bar evening or a Monaco night out.