The newly opened beach club Zebra plage is the place to go to hang out in the pure St Tropez style. The sand is golden, the parking is valet and the vibe is full on glamour. This beach club is tied to the Zebra lounges in Paris and Monaco so they understand what makes a place hottter than the mediterranean mid day sun. Open late with the prerequisite luxurious lounging areas, beach butlers, great restaurant, cocktails and tunes it is a fun place to hang out that feels like everything a Riviera beach should feel like.

Villefranche beach is one of the most beautiful in the south of France and is loved by all.

Beach in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Framed by beach bars and restaurants, near the port and with parking, showers, lifeguards and services.

Far from 'passable' this beach front restaurant is classy, relaxed, chic with great food, a lovely beach and beautiful views across the water towards Villefranche. It gets the last of the evening sun and is very conducive to staying a while with large sofas and relaxing areas. Food is Mediterranean with a focus on fish; lobster taglitelle, grilled fish and Italian influenced dishes. A la Carte from €45.

Nestled in an enclave in one of the French Riviera's wealthiest suburbs, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Paloma Plage (Paloma Beach) serves up wonderful food (albeit at quite steep prices), has a variety of watersports available but its ultimate attraction is the crystal clear waters, very suitable for bathing, due to its sheltered location. Take the walk around the coastal road after a day on the beach for spectacular views in every direction.

Pebbley, as opposed to sandy, beach located in Eze Bord de Mer, so it's important to bring beach mats. The beach feels very secluded and sheltered and the water is clear and clean but parts of the shore line can be rocky.

Beach club and restaurant on Eze beach with a relaxed eclectic style inflected with bright Indian colours and mosaics intended to be reminiscent of beaches in Goa. Likewise the food is inspired by Asia, Spain and our own Mediterranean cuisine. Beach loungers, relaxed seating and raised sea views from the balcony all complete the experience. Thoroughly enjoyable. Opening times are seasonal, you can forget it in the Winter months.