A good travel in a city or an area may include a shopping phase. Time to cover that part in the french riviera
Feeling like you have to have a day or two for shopping while in the french riviera? Of course you do. After all, like every destination, Nice has its own shops and marchandise to discover.
But what if you want to do it like a pro? Among the many stores scattered in the area, the more efficient (and moslty cheaper) way to do it is by searching for a shopping center.
The really good centers are epic and worth to know about. They are modern, and have a product for every budget.
Here are the top 5 shopping centers of the region:
The “out in the open”: Polygone Riviera, Cagnes-sur-mer
Only a few stops on the train from Nice towards Cannes, Polygone Riviera is bringing nature to the spotlight.
Gone is the traditional close structure that brings air inside by air conditioners.
The concept here is to have an open area that features some green background giving it an “open” ambiance to it.
Among the boutiques there is more than enough international marques, as well as restaurants, bars, a cinema and even a Casino.
Shop by the beach: Cap 3000, Saint Laurent du Var
This gigantic 33 Acres commercial center is located minutes away from Nice and enjoys a calm beach front.
It has a unique style that reminds a deck of a yacht and modern features are all over the place.
The noticeable attraction here is the gourmet supermarket by Galeries Lafayette. It features a unique upscale food products from France and Italy.
The “bourgeois”: Metropole shopping center, Monaco
Probably one of the most posh shopping experience in the riviera is hiding under the Metropole hotel.
Despite its small size, it is full of luxury stores where you can find the world’s most desirable marques.
Despite of its location, you can find an extraordinary coffee shop with affordable prices.
The popular: Nice Etoile
If you are in a hurry and have to stay in Nice, Nice Etoile is your best option.
It has enough familiar marques (french and foreign) and some food counters to fill your bellies.
If that is not enough, you can just go outside straight to Jean Medecin street, which is full of stores anyway.
The new in town: Gare du Sud, Nice
This new 3,000 m² commercial area is now home to food stands, clothing shops and bars from various cuisines.
The latter refers to Italian, Mediterranean, Far-eastern, American and French. some are incredibly cheap as well.
Other than places to eat and drink, the compound features a cinema, a coffee shop (Starbucks), a supermarket and an underground parking.
Access to the center is easy with public transport, as it is facing the “Liberation” tram station.
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