France - Cote D'Azur & South
Proven Cote D'Azur, South of France, Cannes, Monaco & Monte Carlo Destination Management Company:
DMC and Planner for Specialist Incentive, Conference, Event and Convention Travel Organisers Worldwide
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General Information
Company
Based in Cannes, Sunazur International offers a complete destination management service for the Principality of Monaco, and the French Riviera across the border into Italy.
With a dedicated multi lingual staff and a knowledge and experience built up over 20 years of creating exciting and innovative taylor made programmes for conferences, incentives, events, product launches, special interest tours, exhibitions and special events, Sunazur International is your perfect partner in Monaco and the South of France.
Let us be the planner for your next meeting or event.
Destination
MONACO
Monaco is a real paradise for business tourism! Sun and Sea pleasures all year long!
2 Congress centres, palaces & hotels, restaurants, bars, entertainment 365 days.
The jewel in the crown of the Riviera, the Principality of Monaco is renowned for its sophistication and luxury. It is a world class venue for conferences, incentives and product launches with a high perceived value, more than justified by the range of hotels, restaurants, shops, clubs, sports facilities and wow activities.
Example Programme
Day One
Arrival at Nice International airport - transfer to hotel via motorway or scenic coastal road (40 mins on a coach) or by helicopter (7 mins flight) then hotel transfer by airline minivan.
Afternoon city walking tour to get acquainted with area or water sport activities.
First night dinner at typical restaurant preferably at walking distance or very short transfer.
(e.g. Le Café de Paris, on the Casino’s square).
Day Two
Full day activities, according to guests profile: sports, culture, gastronomy, pleasure...
e.g. Sailing regattas or Cruising, Tour to Eze and visit of a perfume factory, or St Paul de Vence, a fortified medieval village, Visit of Antibes and the Picasso museum, or Cannes.
Dinner at Hotel or race in the Bay of Monaco: Helico vs Offshore boat!
Day Three
Half day tour or activity... as on day two, giving the opportunity of shopping.
e.g. Old Nice and flower market, including local food for lunch or visit to an Italian Market.
Afternoon at leisure.
Gala Dinner at somewhat ‘different’ venue -
e.g. Monaco Top Car Museum with a Formula 1 theme.
Day Four
Transfer back to airport with stop en route for wine tasting at Château de Bellet, where is produced a fine wine of the Nice area.
Suggested Sightseeing
FULL DAY
CANNES
Today, the International Film Festival, attract thousand of professionals and tourists from all over the world, and gave its imprint to the city which is now associated to the image of the 7th Art.
World renown Cannes is quite a small town, but it is a town of many faces. Indeed, the centre itself presents three very different landscapes the prestigious seaside promenade, La Croisette, the lively town centre overflowing with boutiques, and the picturesque old port and Suquet hill which make up the old town.
After a visit of these districts, have a lunch nearby the Palais des Festivals and its famous red carpet for an unforgettable photo or on a sunny beach along La Croisette, then enjoy sun and sea or a mini cruise to the very close Lerins Islands
A DAY IN PROVENCE
The Greeks planted the first vines in Provence in 600 BC and produced the first wines in a country to be known later as France. These wines were rosé. From then to nowadays, via the Romans then the 17th-18th centuries, you will be given a summary of this very interesting part of French history at LA MAISON DES VINS COTES DE PROVENCE (House of Wines) But more than just listening, you will learn, with a professional how to taste a wine and recognise a vintage during a one hour session.
Then the trip will take you to the medieval village of LES ARCS, where your guide will tell the story of this place which dates back to 1010, the oldest part of which still contains numerous vestiges of the Middle Ages.
Lunch will be taken at the LOGIS DU GUETTEUR, a delightful place tucked under the deep shade of the castle keep from which it got its name. Renovated in a charming way, the original character has been preserved.
After lunch, the trip will go on deeper into Provencal nature to the ABBAYE DU THORONET a jewel of Cistercian architecture, where you will enjoy the quietness and magnificence of the area.
HALF DAY
ST PAUL DE VENCE
The medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence founded by the Celto-Ligurian tribes was fortified in the 16th century and thus allies the pleasures of history in beautiful surroundings. It is a cultural an artistic revival, where painters came to seek inspiration (Picasso, Léger, Chagall, Miro, Dufy...). Numerous art galleries and gift shops still witness this, and the famous MAEGHT FOUNDATION, the highlight of modern art gatherings, can be offered as an optional visit.
NICE, VILLEFRANCHE & CAP FERRAT
Every morning but Mondays, the old Nice FLOWER and PROVENCAL MARKET offers its thousands of scents and colours.
Strolling in this atmosphere will enhance your interest in the history of this city the guides will make you discover with passion - showing the most interesting spots.
This tour will then resume estwards to CAP FERRAT, where, amongst fabulous villas, stands the Rothschild Foundation
There, Béatrice de ROTHSCHILD-EPHRUSSI's imagination producted the Villa Ile-de-France, which resembles an Italian Palace in Paradise gardens. It houses an outstanding collection of Sevres and Meissen porcelain.
Lunch will then take place on the bay of the lovely fishermen's village: VILLEFRANCHE.
Theme Party Ideas for Incentives
Day Activities
Treasure hunt on a maxi catamaran cruise in the marvellous settings around Monaco, or in a typical village in the countryside, or a convertible cars rally on the magnificent coastal roads
Themed dinners or parties
Casino Evening
A real casino atmosphere is created with roulette and blackjack and the services of professional croupiers. This can be followed by an auction with humorous gifts or...real ones supplied by your client.
Formula 1 Gala dinner in Monaco
Enjoy your gala dinner at the Monaco Top Car Collection. This museum can host a private party from 40 up to 900 pax. Among the the private cars collection of the late prince Rainier. Specific decoration. Animations can be added on request: mini racing cars track, Formula 1 simulator, Champion’s fake Photo stand…
James Bond Evening
Enter the 007 Universe with specific decoration and music. Party’s welcome by the movie’s hero’s look alike.
Convention Centres
Monaco Grimaldi Forum
Large auditorium seating; Hall 2000 m².
2 Exhibitions Space for 8200 m² up to 6500 persons
3 Theatre Congress Rooms up to 3000 seats
11 Subcommittee rooms (convertible to 22 breakout rooms) up to 1200 persons
Meridien Beach Plaza Sea Club
Conference Centre designed and managed the the Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel. It is a blend of modern technology and elegant design. Facing the sea, it covers a surface of 3000 sq meters in 12 modular meeting rooms + terraces over 4 floors. Each size of event will find the adequate capacity in a modern space up to 2000 delegates.
A Few Extra Touches
Wine Tasting
Rallies
Treasure Hunts
Sailing
Skiing
Flying
Formula 1 & 3 Driving on a private track (in the Var area)
Helicopter Riding
Race Helico vs. Offshore in the Bay of Monaco
Ferrari driving experience along the Monaco streets
Welcome Gifts
- Baskets of provincial specialities
- Wide selection of gifts from Soleiado. (Scarves, ties, house gifts)
- Flower for the ladies
- Books and DVD’s about Monaco
- Blown and bubble glass from Biot
- Perfumes and soaps from Eze and Grasse
GASTRONOMIC GIFTS:
- Wine with personalised logo
- Olive oil and all olive products as the famous “Tapenade”
- Foie Gras
- Chocolates
- Crystallised fruits
Specialist Groups
- Yachting & Water activities
- Golf
- Art & Architecture
- Botany & Gardens
- Wine & Cooking