X-Cube

Connected with Le Traxx to the right of the building is X-Cube, a cute little lounge bar where you can grab a drink and hang out.

X-Cube 

X-Cube has a clean and cool decor with a laid back ambiance.

Expect to see a set up like a small art gallery, part deco, with a high tech feel and yet oddly, it's like a neighborhood lounge.  They have DJ's spinning the latest, free wi-fi, drink specials and even go-go dancers.

X-Cube's address is:13 avenue du Marechal Foch.  Just like with getting to Le Traxx, head for avenue Jean Médecin towards the train station until you are at the cross street of avenue du Marechal Foch.  Then walk about four blocks east until you see X-Cube at:13 avenue du Marechal Foch.

You'll find X-Cube has a great atmosphere and being next door to Le Traxx, who knows what the night will bring?

X-Cube is open seven days a week from 2pm until 3am.

Unfortunately as of late 2012, X-Cube has closed for business.

Le Traxx

Nice has such a variety of gay venues to offer that there is certainly an easy way to find something to attract any individual's taste.  One such place (of many) I am going to suggest is a sex club called Le Traxx.

 Le Traxx 

Le Traxx is a very unique and well maintained club for some man to man action.  Housed by a receptive and discreet staff, you'll feel comfortable and ready for some fun as soon as you arrive.

Finding the club is very straightforward.  Just make your way to avenue Jean Médecin towards the train station until you arrive to the cross street; avenue du Marechal Foch.  Walk east down avenue du Marechal Foch about four blocks until you see Le Traxx on your left hand side at: 11 avenue du Marechal Foch.

As soon as you enter Le Traxx, you will be in the check-in area where you will pay about 8 euros to stay and explore amongst two floors levels for as long as you want. 

Once you have made your way into Le Traxx you will find a labyrinth with rooms to use, glory holes, slings, prison set up, dungeon, etc.  You get the idea.

The crowd seems to be quite varied, but I've noticed business types, some of the leather crowd and lots of guys in their 20's and 30's.  Everyone is casual in their approach, they find what they want and go for it.

Now that you're inside Le Traxx, it's up to you to decide how you want things to go, with any venue it can sometimes be hit and miss.  Wednesdays are especially popular as it is a naked night event.  But I've been told that generally evenings are the busiest any night of the week.

Le Traxx is open seven days a week from 2pm-3am, and on Fridays and Saturdays it stays open until 5am.

Play safe!

Unfortunately as of late 2012, Le Traxx has closed for business.

Le Fard

Le Fard is fun, boutique style, 'before' bar that you should really check out if you are visiting Nice.

Le Fard

 

Since it opened in 2007, Le Fard is where everyone seems to go before heading off to the bigger nightclubs.  At times they will even promote themselves as the “before” place to attend, as will other clubs with their cross-promotions in Nice.

Yet if you’ve ever been there you’ll notice people are enjoying themselves so much they can’t seem to tear away from the place, many people will just stay and make a night of it.  I’ve definitely seen plenty of parties start and end here.

Le Fard is in one of the best spots in Nice.  Directly across from the beach at: 25 Promenade des Anglais.

Making your way down the Promenade des Anglais, you’ll start to hear the music playing and come upon groups of gorgeous men having drinks out front of the establishment, that’s when you’ll know you are at Le Fard.

The inside of Le Fard is certainly not huge but it’s comfortable and colorful, one of the best parts about it though is the crowd and staff are both attitude free.  This is a very easy place to meet new people if you are traveling on your own.

In the heat of the summer, it’s nice to be able to get a drink inside and then relax out front in the courtyard with the other patrons, cooling down with the fresh evening breeze coming in off the sea.  During the winter months, it’s not unusual to find everyone heating up by socializing inside, making it a winning situation anytime of year.

Le Fard is open Monday to Sunday from 6:30pm-2:30am.

Be sure to stop by Le Fard when you are in Nice.

Update: Unfortunately Le Fard is no longer in business.

Coco Beach

The furthest section of Coco Beach in Nice is supposed to be a gay beach, the thing is, the popularity of it seems to change every year.

There will either be a number of gay people clustered together on the rocks sunning themselves (clothing optional) or you will just have more space to yourself.

I still think this gay beach is worth a mention because of the breathtaking location, even if there aren’t other people around at the time.  I do consistently hear though that for the most part, the journey is worth it.

The whole of Coco Beach is absolutely stunning and many tourists don’t seem to know about it since it is away from the center of the city.  It appears to be where those in the neighborhood go as anytime I have been down to the main beach area, it seems everyone knows each other but new people are certainly welcome.

Here, I will explain how to get to the main Coco Beach area and then continue further if you want to the gay section of the beach.  It’s all a gorgeous trip.

Make your way around the port towards Mont Boron, going east and walk along boulevard Franck Pilate past the longstanding La Reserve Restaurant situated on the edge of the sea.

Boulevard Franck Pilate will eventually turn into avenue Jean Lorrain.  You’ll know you are headed in the right direction when you see the exquisite villas on Mont Boron looking out over the sea.

Now you are at the main Coco Beach area, you will see all types of people of various ages swimming at their favorite spots along the beach.  Keep in mind there are very few places that are even remotely sandy, most of this area is rocky with some areas flattened out along the paths for you to relax and sunbathe.

To get to the gay section though, you are going to want to keep walking along avenue Jean Lorrain until you see the Coco Beach Restaurant.  You won’t be able to miss it because of how it too is built over the sea edge and also by the signage.

Step into the entrance of the walkway to the Coco Beach Restaurant and proceed towards it.

It feels a bit odd at first, like you are intruding, but there are paths and stairs that lead you down and around the restaurant so that you can keep making your way to the gay section of Coco Beach.

Just keep following the path, even when you approach other buildings along the way.

It is a bit of a hike, but a beautiful one, past some amazing estates.  I walk fast, so for me it takes about 10-15 minutes to get to the gay beach.

If this is your first time there, it may to difficult to recognize if you have arrived to the actual beach, but usually when you start seeing other men around, you know you are in the right area.

You’ll also know you have arrived when you are facing the peninsula of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat to the east in the direction of Villefranche sur Mer.

Another option to get to the gay beach is to take the paths leading from the streets above near Palais Maeterlinck.  I haven’t taken those paths yet myself though so I can’t give clear directions yet.  I’m also a bit hesitant coming from that direction with so many luxury estates next to each other that might not be fenced off in such a way that one may actually be trespassing.

With the route I have currently given, it’s such a nice walk with the sun shining, the sea lapping up on to the rocks and the light breeze gently cooling you off.

Explore and enjoy!