This bar and brasserie clings tightly to its French roots, and the locals love this place for a light bite, a cup of coffee, or a drink. The people-watching is excellent thanks to the upscale hotel next door to the bar. The green decor is casual, and the crowd is usually large and friendly. Good meals are available too.

This late-night favorite is small, with seating for only about fifty, and it fills up quickly with revelers seeking to dine, have a few drinks, or listen to the live music. Pianists are frequently featured as well.

As far as addresses go, in Cannes you can't do better than 1, boulevard de la Croisette. This restaurant and bar is ground zero for meeting up with friends, having a drink, or eating dinner. Great for people-watching or mingling, with an outdoor terrace, an indoor mezzanine, and a dining room with great views. The young and beautiful tend to congregate here, though all are welcome.

This hip, upscale club features your choice of beverages, including Dom Perignon, Moet and Chandon, and upscale aperitifs for those occasions when you want to pull out all the stops. Swing by after dinner for a cognac such as Hennessy or Remy Martin XO, or for wilder occasions try the specialty of the house, the margarita. Sit outside on the deck overlooking boulevard de la Croisette, which boasts great views of the beach across the street.

This bar is popular because of its enviable location in the stylish and upper crust Hôtel Martinez. During the annual Cannes Film Festival, the stargazing here is probably the best in town. Enjoy the jazz piano and rub shoulders with stars and millionaires in this elegant bar.