5 of the best · the French Riviera, France
Cafés, Socca and Pâtisserie on the French Riviera
Socca by the port of Nice, the original Tarte Tropézienne, Sénéquier on the quay, candied fruit and ice cream.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Riviera.
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Socca from the oven
Chez Pipo
Socca, the chickpea pancake of Nice, by the port.
13 rue Bavastro, 06300 NiceExplore View on map
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Since 1955
La Tarte Tropézienne, Place des Lices
The cream-filled brioche named by Brigitte Bardot, from the original maison.
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Coffee, socca and sweet things.
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Socca from the oven
Chez Pipo
Socca, the chickpea pancake of Nice, by the port.
13 rue Bavastro, 06300 NiceExplore View on map
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Candied fruit
Confiserie Florian
Candied fruit and flowers, a Riviera tradition, from a confectioner by the port of Nice.
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Since 1955
La Tarte Tropézienne, Place des Lices
The cream-filled brioche named by Brigitte Bardot, from the original maison.
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Red chairs on the quay
Sénéquier
The café-pâtisserie on the port of Saint-Tropez, for watching the yachts.
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