The 5 best paillotes around Nice

Discover the best paillotes around Nice to enjoy the splendors of the Baie des Anges in all relaxed.

Nice is considered one of the most beautiful cities in France, and rightly. Everything is splendid: the Baie des Anges and its famous Promenade des Anglais, along one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

After an exciting visit in the heart of Old Nice, go on the sand bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The water temperature is ideal, the sun is at the rendezvous and a little thirst is felt?

Don't panic! Balnear establishments offer delicious snacks and first-choice refreshments. The best paillotes around Nice have been selected by us: you’ll only have to make your choice. Cheers!

1. Opera Beach

The Opera Beach was created in 1889: more than 130 years of existence allowed it to be one of the best paillotes around Nice.

It must be said that its 400 beds are home to one of the most demanding clients. Featuring a jersey shop (if you have forgotten yours), the place is ideally located on the oldest beach in Nice. It is necessary to book a transat or a table in view of the attendance, but we quickly understand why once installed.

The service is provided every day from noon to 5pm. Preferably a grilled fresh wolf prepared just in front of your eyes. The truffled homemade purée that accompanies it is a pure success, especially noted by a local wine.

Opt for the region rosé: the server will advise you the appropriate bottle. Ah, one last thing: a masseuse is at your disposal if however you were not sufficiently relaxed!

2. Beach Beau Rivage

There's one that's got his name. This private beach is one of the best paillotes around Nice and this title is not galvauded.

Ideally located along the Promenade des Anglais, just steps from the city centre of Nice, you can enjoy a generous sun. Choose between a location on the beach itself or on the restaurant terrace. The bar lounge is also worth the detour especially if you enjoy the music aperos!

In fact, you should order a homemade (and fresh) cocktail prepared by the bartender. If it opens your appetite, head to the restaurant where you will enjoy the card of chef Juan Carlos Ferreiro.

The latter is committed to highlighting local products with Mediterranean flavours. Our advice? Hold the fisherman’s plate, rarely equal in the region, followed by a light and gourmet panna cotta. Miam!

3. The Ruhl Beach

The blue and white band umbrellas of the Ruhl Plage are emblematic of the Baie des Anges. If they protect the customers of the sun, it appreciates leaving to reach the massage area in which a osteopath exercises June to September . The 80 private cabins with showers are overlooked by a beautiful corner lounge where you admire a unique setting facing the Mediterranean Sea.

The refined and cozy atmosphere invites relaxation and relaxation from the opening. We will welcome you there from 9 a.m. with a hearty breakfast. But it is clearly from 6 p.m. that the place offers the best of itself. Start with a selection of tapas sprinkled with a pink wine Minuty Cuvée Prestige.

These delights will surely precede the dishes prepared by Chief Numa from local products. Gourmet salads, whole dorade, farmer chicken cut to the plate or pizza to the summer truffle and enjoy giants. Otherwise, do in simplicity and require a typical Pan Bagnat from the corner!

4. The Cigalon

In the heart of Cagnes-sur-Mer, close to the city of Nice, the Cigalon beach team welcomes you in a zen and refined setting. At the same time private beach and restaurant, the Cigalon is a place for relaxation, worthy of the best paillotes around Nice!

Choose between the beautiful terrace facing the Mediterranean Sea or the mellow decks arranged on the fine sand. Then treat yourself with the dishes on a map mixing South flavors and Asian spirit.

Here, meats but above all fish and seafood contain pizzas, burgers and -tradition obligates – paninis. Special mention of fishery products: all are fresh and for the most part come from the rade of Cagnes-sur-Mer.

Let yourself be tempted by a tasty salmon bowl poke or by the speciality home: the Cigalon mussels with cream sauce, curry, honey and garlic juice. Unbelievable!

5. The Blue Square

From May to the end of September, the Blue Square serves as a choice among the best paillotes around Nice. Its cozy atmosphere and the brightness of its beautiful interior room are for many.

Its huge bay windows open onto the sea and the carefully decorated decoration is reflected there in the evening. A beautiful panoramic terrace overlooking the shaded beach where you can enjoy homemade cocktails.

On the kitchen side, the chef mixes with the envi regional and Italian recipes while making the part beautiful with salads. We fell insanely stiff from the risotto to the Saint-Jacques walnuts, from the cute chorizo fillet and various boards proposed to the map.

From relaxation to formal dinners to romantic tasters, you will surely find your happiness at the Blue Square. Book fast!