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The focus of nightlife, as elsewhere on the Côte d'Azur, is the casino. The streets buzz at night, particularly around La Croisette and in Le Suquet, except for the rare occasions when it rains. Many restaurants double up as bars and clubs as the night draws on. On the whole, the Cannois like to dress up to go out; but visitors will feel at ease in anything from jeans to eveningwear, depending on the venue. Restaurant-bars serve drinks until about 0200, casinos remain open until about 0400 and discos and nightclubs until 0400 or 0500. Many bars have a happy hour 1800-1900. However, for all its excitement, Cannes is a small town and long-term residents and revellers may feel tempted to make the trip to Nice.

Bars: The popular Loft bar, 13 rue du Dr Monod, above a Chinese restaurant, is ideal for a relaxing drink. Another cosy little bar is Les Coulisses, 29 rue Commandant AndrÉ, which plays black American music. Why Not?, 8 rue des Freres Pradignac, just a stone's throw from La Croisette, can be relied upon for playing the latest pop tunes to a lively crowd. Le LÉgend CafÉ, 9 rue d'Oran, plays chilled music in the early evening before progressing to techno from 2300 onwards. Morrison's, 10 rue Teisseire, with its entire dÉcor imported from Ireland, acts as a magnet to Cannes' youngish foreign crowd. There are plenty of reasons to join them - not least the wide choice of beer and drinks. Le Zanzibar, rue FÉlix Faure, is Cannes' oldest gay bar. For romantic nights, head for seaside La Fregate, boulevard Jean Hibert, and watch the sun slowly rise. This restaurant-bar is open 24-hours.

Casinos: The Carlton Casino Club, is located on the seventh floor of the smart Hotel Carlton, 58 La Croisette. The Casino Croisette Club is situated inside the Palais des Festivals. French law requires the presentation of an identity card (EU nationals) or passport at all casinos. Casual dress is accepted for the slot machines, but formal attire is required to gain access to the gambling rooms.

Clubs: Le Cat Corner, 22 rue MacÉ, is one of the trendiest and most happening clubs in Cannes. Jane's Club, Hotel Gray d'Albion, 38 rue de Serbes, has themed evenings on Fridays and disco nights on Sundays. Le Jimmy's, at the Casino Croisette, has a bar, thumping dance floor and a large terrace for an older crowd. Gays and straights converge at Disco 7, 7 rue Rouguiere, known for its techno music, transvestite show and party atmsophere. Le CÉsar Palace, 48 boulevard de la RÉpublique, is lushly if kitchly decorated in Greco-roman style. One of the biggest clubs in Cannes, it is a good choice for an evening's entertainment. Rap, groove and dance artists are invited for personal appearances on Friday nights.

Live music: Within the palatial hotels on La Croisette, there are many piano bars, such as Le Bar des CÉlÉbritÉs (Hotel Carlton) and the wonderful L'Amiral (Hotel Martinez). Or visitors could try Brumel's Piano Bar, 3 boulevard de la RÉpublique, as an alternative. Irish pubs are particularly good for live music, including Morrison's (see above). Salsa and latino groups play at restaurant-bar El Caliente, 84 boulevard la Croisette - also excellent for Cuban cocktails and spicy meals.



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