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The Byblos Hotel’s legendary club has a suitably strict door policy: the unfashionable are generally unfortunate. Once selected, you’re at the heart of Tropezien nightlife (see Les Caves du Roy, St-Tropez).

This pillar of the resort’s jetset nightlife since 1962 shows no signs of fading. Progress from the terrace restaurant via the cocktail bar to the dance floor, to mingle with the trendy, and possibly famous.

Renovated in the 1990s, the casino has retained its belle époque style, added on a glass dome and widened its horizons. Alongside the gaming rooms are a hotel, restaurant and nightclub.

This hotspot livens up the beachfront with outside dance floors. Thursday evenings offer a buffet dinner then dancing till dawn.

The city’s hippest late-night bar offers more than 200 beers, 100 whiskies and music from salsa to trip-hop. The restaurant specializes in fresh fish.

After more than 60 years of existence Le Paradise remains the centre for night-time groovers. Resembling a circus big-top, it has evolved effortlessly into the techno era and beyond.

A stylish spot in which to play the fruit machines, the tables – or the field – in two different nightclubs, Le Must and Le Blackjack. The complex also boasts a reputable restaurant.

The jazz ‘n’ rock rendezvous is the best nightspot in town. As well as music (both disco and live), it lays on art exhibitions and internet connections.

A brasserie by day, Le Bora-Bora becomes a buzzing music bar by night. Wash down the Latino-Caribbean rhythms with a fine choice of cocktails.

Given the name (cocotier means coconut palm), it’s no surprise that this spot specializes in sunshine sounds, whether from stage or turntable. Dress is smart, the atmosphere welcoming.