The Côte d'Azur, it's the beaches, the luxury hotels , the lifestyle ... A sunny region perfect for holidays and relaxation! Another asset? The charming towns along the Mediterranean side invite you to enjoy pleasant walks. To enjoy the charm of the region, we selected for you the 5 most beautiful terraces of Nice , the capital of the French Riviera. Ideal addresses for a drink while enjoying a breathtaking view!

1 / The Skylounge Bar, rooftop in the city center of Nice

500 m from the central station, the Hotel Mercure enjoys a location in the heart of the city. Just a stone's throw from the charming Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Basilica and a shopping street, the Mercure hotel has a canon bar. In rooftop, the Skylounge Bar offers a panoramic view of the roofs of the old center ... to the Mediterranean! Open from 9.30 am to 11.30 pm, the bar offers glasses of wine and slates of cold meats or cheeses.
Count about 5 € for a glass of wine and 8 € for a cocktail.
Address: 28 avenue Notre Dame , Nice.

2 / Le Vivier, feet in the water

The Mediterranean Sea as far as the eye can see ... and nothing else! After 3 years of work, Le Plongeoir, mythical restaurant, reopened its doors. This unusual establishment has invested an old diving board - hence its name -. Result? A cannon terrace where one sips quietly a glass admiring the landscape. The bar "Le Vivier" is open from 17h to 23h every day from June to September.
On the price side, count 14 € for a cocktail and 9 € for a glass of wine . We also have the possibility to taste some plancha, slates and boards ...
Address: 60, Boulevard Franck Pilatte , Nice.

3 / The Moon Bar, panoramic view of Nice

Located on the 7th floor of the Hotel Aston La Scala, the Moon Bar as it offers stunning views of the roofs of Nice. You can admire all the old Nice, from Place Masséna, to the sea and the hills of Mercantour. Below you can enjoy the soothing view of the Albert 1 st garden, a green setting that is popular with families, 2 steps from the sea! Open all year from 5pm to midnight, the Moon Bar is a sure bet for those who enjoy cocktails. We are advised by the barman and enjoy a signature cocktail accompanied (or not) by a plate to share.
On the price side, count between 11 and 14 € for a cocktail, 6 € for a soda and 7 € for a glass of rosé.
Address: 12 avenue Félix Faure

4 / The Bar Lounge, sea side

Again, this is the bar of a luxury hotel. The Lounge Bar has indeed taken up residence on the 3rd floor of the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Mediterranne and enjoys an idyllic setting. Located on the Promenade des Anglais, you have a direct view of the sea. Open daily from 11 am to midnight, the menu offers cocktails and tapas ... to be enjoyed face to face with the sea.
Allow about 7 € for a glass of wine.
Address: 13 Promenade des Anglais, Nice.

5 / Free terraces:

There, of course, you will have to bring your own bottle and glasses but you can enjoy a breathtaking view! As for comfort, obviously, we will not compete with the addresses suggested above, but sometimes the charm of an improvised aperitif ... We reveal you 2 sites where the view is breathtaking and, bonus, one accesses it for free.

The Bellanda Tower , seen in the Instagram photo below offers a top view of the Promenade des Anglais. It is reached by a staircase of a few steps or an elevator. The small flat? The terrace is taken by storm by the tourists and it is difficult to create a small comfortable corner.

The castle hill offers a breathtaking panorama of everything Nice. You can see both the Promenade des Anglais and the port. It is reached at the end of a small walk which can quickly fatigue when it is hot. But it's promised, the view at the finish is definitely worth the effort! In addition the park is vast and one will find quite easily a comfortable place where to take a well deserved break to recover his spirits and enjoy.