As part of Provence, Cote d’Azur boasts the world’s most highly rated cuisine.

Fish and seafood is featured in many local dishes, which tastefully blends elements from neighboring Mediterranean countries like Spain and Italy. Meat fans will find a delicious arrays of grilled dishes, which can be washed down with locally produced wine of excellent quality. Tapas are an essential part of the daily diet, served as a snack in the late afternoon. Typically, the locals dine very late, especially during the summer, so you’ll find many restaurants and cafés open until midnight. Enjoy your French Riviera nights in our spacious and tastefully decorated villas and holiday homes in a relaxed environment.

Farfalla restaurant in Cannes is a darkly lit trendy place for meeting up with friends, having a drink, or dinner. Perfect for people-watching and mixing with the guests it has an outdoor terrace and a dining room with great views. There’s a front bar area where you can come in just for a drink. The food is simple and delicious; foie gras, salmon on toast, a choice of salads, ribs and a with a special steak section of the menu that will delight all steak-lovers. This is not a luxury, romantic dinner venue but it would be perfect for a try out. Farfalla has an fortunate location – on the La Croisette and right opposite the Palais des Festivals.

Restaurant BienVenue is set in the heart of the old town of Nice. With stylish décor and a warm ambiance it serves modern interpretations of classic French dishes offering an excellent set of menus along side an original “a la carte”.

Papayou is a gorgeous restaurants in the old town of Nice, offering the best traditional cuisine in town like Daub with Gnocchi and Salad Nicoise. There are a number of dishes with oriental influence on the menu like: Wok de Beouf - a meaty dish of steak strips, cooked in the wok with soy, ginger, garlic and chili. If you happen to be here on a Friday, they serve a wonderful old-fashioned fish meal of poached cod with braised vegetables, served with a garlic mayonnaise. With is modern décor, relaxed atmosphere and indoor seats, the restaurant provides an unforgettable experience.

Le Baoli is an exotic restaurant and nightclub and regarded as one of the most trendy spots on the French Riviera. A popular venue for celebrities, this amazing waterside location offers an incredible fusion of Japanese, Chinese and French cuisine in a luxurious and incredibly upmarket atmosphere. An Asian-themed space done in exotic Balinese style, guests enter through huge temple-like doors and discover a haven of sofas, lamps, candle-lit tables and a veranda facing out on a garden of palm trees. Expect a menu that includes divine noodles and spicy beef dishes as well as strong cocktails mixed with fresh fruit from the far east.

Lei Mouscardins is located at the end of St-Tropez’s harbor. The restaurant has won awards for culinary perfection. The dining room is decorated in formal Provençal style. We recommend sea mussels for an appetizer. On the menu you will find Côte d’Azur fish stew, bourride Provençale, and an unusual main-course specialty, crushed chestnuts garnished with morels, crayfish, and truffles. The fish dishes are excellent, particularly sauté of monk fish, wild mushrooms, and green beans. Dessert specialties are soufflés made with Grand Marnier or Cointreau.

Visitors to the French Riviera have to try the local wines, especially the Rosés. They are generally cheap and a good value for the money. The golden rule is to taste the wine before you buy it. This is possible in all the cases if you visit a few of the hundreds of private vineyards around the Côte d'Azur. A day spent visiting the vineyards to experience the hospitality of the farmers, will be a great asset for your summer holidays in Cote D'Azur. You'll probably learn something you didn't know about quality wines.

A really interesting thing you can try in Antibes is a drink of Absinthe. This mysterious green liqueur, associated with the of 19th century writers and artists such as Baudelaire and Van Gogh, was banned for years because it was portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug. Recently a revival of absinthe is in vogue. You can try one of the many varieties of Absinthe at the Absinthe Bar La Balade near the market of Antibes.