Christmas & New Year in Nice 2026

Address: 37 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice, France

• Iconic Belle Époque landmark on the Promenade des Anglais.
• Famous pink dome and museum-level art collection.
• Each room and suite individually designed with period pieces.
• Private beach club across the promenade.
• Michelin-star dining at Le Chantecler.
• Grand, theatrical luxury with strong Riviera character.
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Address: 1 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice, France

• Prime beachfront hotel on the Promenade des Anglais.
• Rooftop pool and restaurant with sweeping sea views.
• Modern rooms with balconies in many categories.
• Strong business and leisure mix year-round.
• Easy walk to Old Town and Place Masséna.
• Reliable upscale option with a lively central setting.
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Address: 15 Quai Rauba Capéu, 06300 Nice, France

• Seafront boutique hotel beside Castle Hill and Old Town.
• Many rooms with balconies and panoramic Mediterranean views.
• Italian-style façade with classic Riviera character.
• Smaller, intimate feel compared with large beachfront hotels.
• Steps from Cours Saleya market and Vieux Nice.
• Strong choice for views and location over full resort facilities.
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Address: 58 Rue Gioffredo, 06000 Nice, France

• Boutique-style four-star hotel near Place Masséna.
• Belle Époque façade with modern renovated interiors.
• Rooftop beach access via private beach partnership.
• Easy walk to Old Town, shopping, and Promenade des Anglais.
• Valet parking and strong concierge services.
• Popular for short stays and central sightseeing.
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Address: 8 Quai des États-Unis, 06300 Nice, France

• Iconic private beach at the foot of Castle Hill.
• Main daytime hangout for gay men in Nice.
• Sunbeds, bar, and full beachfront restaurant.
• Mixed crowd with a strong gay presence.
• Popular for long beach days and sunset drinks.
• Open: Mon–Sun 9am–6pm (beach),
• Mon–Sun 12pm–4pm & 7:30pm–9:30pm (restaurant)
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Address: Plage d'Èze-sur-Mer, Avenue de la Liberté, 06360 Èze-sur-Mer, 

• Pebble beach between Nice and Monaco with clear water.
• Known local spot for gay and naturist sunbathing.
• Rocky section at the far end attracts a gay crowd.
• More secluded than Nice city beaches.
• Popular in summer with a relaxed, discreet scene.
• Open: Open daily, 24 hours
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Address: 7 Rue Gubernatis, 06000 Nice, France

• Long-established gay sauna in the heart of central Nice.
• Multi-level venue with classic sauna, hammam, and jacuzzi zones.
• Private cabins and cruising areas attract a steady local crowd.
• Popular with visitors looking for a reliable, central sauna option.
• Practical, no-frills space that stays busy year-round.
• Open: Daily 1pm–9pm
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Address: 3 Rue Droite, 06300 Nice, France

• Cosy gay-friendly bar in Nice’s Old Town.
• Relaxed spot for cocktails, wine, and easy conversation.
• Small, colourful interior with local regulars.
• Popular early-evening and pre-club stop.
• Intimate alternative to louder gay venues in Nice.
• Open: Tue-Sat 5pm-12am, Sun-Mon Closed
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Address: 16 Rue Gubernatis, 06000 Nice, France

• Historic gay-friendly cabaret bar in central Nice.
• Known for drag, cabaret, and live performance nights.
• Cosy, old-world interior with intimate seating.
• Strong mix of locals, visitors, and regulars.
• Unique alternative to standard bar and club nights.
• Open: Thu-Mon 6pm-12:30am, Tue-Wed Closed
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Address: 10 Rue Defly, 06000 Nice, France

• Well-known gay bar with cabaret and karaoke nights.
• Strong focus on drag shows and live entertainment.
• Friendly, social atmosphere with local regulars.
• Popular sing-along spot for visitors and locals.
• Fun alternative to standard bar and club nights.
• Open: Tue-Sun 6pm-2:30am, Mon Closed
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Address: 3 Rue Lascaris, 06300 Nice, France

• Modern gay bar with art gallery and event focus.
• Strong mix of cocktails, DJs, and cultural programming.
• Relaxed, creative atmosphere near the Port of Nice.
• Popular for early-evening drinks and themed nights.
• Distinctive alternative to traditional gay bars in Nice.
• Open: Mon-Wed 2pm-10pm, Thu-Sun 2pm-12am
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Address: 9 Rue Halévy, 06000 Nice, France

• Popular gay and gay-friendly café-bar near the Promenade.
  Large terrace ideal for people-watching and social drinks.
  Daytime café that turns lively in the evening.
  Mixed local and visitor crowd with strong LGBTQ+ presence.
  Reliable pre-club and casual nightlife stop in Nice.
• Open: Daily 5pm-2:30am
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Address: 6 Rue Eugène Emanuel, 06000 Nice, France

• Main gay nightclub in Nice with drag and themed nights.
• High-energy weekend venue with packed dance floors.
• Strong focus on shows and cabaret-style performances.
• Mixed local and visitor crowd.
• Key late-night stop on the Nice gay circuit.
• Open: Fri-Sun 11:30pm-4:30am
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Address: 14 Rue Benoît Bunico, 06300 Nice, France

• Main gay after-hours club in Nice’s Old Town.
• Opens very late and runs into the morning.
• Techno, house, and party DJ sets.
• Backroom and adult-focused atmosphere.
• Key stop for late-night gay clubbing in Nice.
• Open: Fri-Mon 5am-11am, Tue-Thu Closed
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Address: 8 Passage Emile Négrin, 06000 Nice, France

• Main gay nightclub near Place Masséna in Nice.
• Electro, house, and party-focused DJ nights.
• Compact, high-energy dance floor after midnight.
• Regular drag shows and themed party events.
• Key late-night stop on the Nice gay circuit.
• Open: Thu-Sun 11:45pm-6am (Fri-Sat often until 7am)
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Address: 6 Rue Raoul Bosio, 06300 Nice, France

• Long-running gay club-bar in Nice’s Old Town.
• Known for drag shows and shower performances.
• Compact, high-energy layout with raised areas.
• Pop, disco, and party DJ sets late into the night.
• Key stop for late-night gay clubbing in Nice.
• Open: Tue-Sat 10pm-5am, Sun-Mon Closed
• (In summer season, often open 7 nights a week.)
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Address: 7 Rue Foncet, 06000 Nice, France

• Long-running gay cruising club in central Nice.
• Multi-level venue with bar, cabins, and darkrooms.
• Retro, old-school interior with themed spaces.
• Mixed local and visitor crowd late at night.
• Key stop for adult gay nightlife in Nice.
• Open: Thu-Sun 9:30pm-2:30am, Tue Closed
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Address: 4 Rue Jean-Pierre Papon, 06300 Nice, France

• Well-known gay cruising and fetish club in Nice.
• Multi-level venue with cabins, darkrooms, and slings.
• Regular naked and themed fetish party nights.
• Mixed local and international crowd late at night.
• Key stop for adult gay nightlife in central Nice.
• Open: Mon-Thu 10pm-2:30am, Fri-Sat 10pm-5am,
• Sun 2pm-6pm & 10pm-2:30am
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Address: 3 Rue Claudia, 06000 Nice, France

• Long-running gay cruising bar in central Nice.
• Small labyrinth, cabins, sling, and video room.
• Regular themed and dress-code party nights.
• Friendly, social vibe with adult focus.
• Popular with locals and visiting party crowd.
• Open: Tue-Sun 10pm-2:30am, Mon Closed
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Address: 1 Rue Alberti, 06000 Nice, France

• One of Nice’s longest-running gay bars near Place Masséna.
• Tiny, cosy interior with leopard print and old-school charm.
• Local crowd mixed with visitors early evening.
• After-work drinks are a big part of the vibe.
• Relaxed spot for conversation before heading to clubs.
• Open: Tue–Sat 6pm–1am, Sun–Mon Closed
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Address: 9 Rue Bonaparte, 06300 Nice, France

• Popular gay bar in Nice Old Town near the Port area.
• Cocktails, tapas, and a social early-evening crowd.
• Drag shows and karaoke on selected nights.
• Friendly, mixed local and visitor scene.
• Lively but relaxed stop before heading to late-night clubs.
• Open: Daily 5pm–1am
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Address: 10 Avenue Félix Faure, 06000 Nice, France

• Central gay-friendly bar on Avenue Félix Faure.
• Tapas, cocktails, and a social early-evening crowd.
• Regular drag, karaoke, and themed nights.
• Friendly, mixed local and visitor scene.
• Popular pre-club stop near Old Town and Place Masséna.
• Open: Mon–Sun 10am–12:30am
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