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
| Government |
French Republic |
| Capital |
Paris |
| GMT |
+ 1 hour |
| Online Weekly Weather |
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day |
| Yearly Weather Climate |
www.worldtravelguide.net/data/fra/fra500.asp |
| Airport |
Nice International Airport / Cannes International Airport for private flights |
| Average Flying Time from London |
2 hours |
| Passport & Visa Requirements |
www.worldtravelguide.net/data/fra/fra040.asp |
| Health and Medical information |
www.worldtravelguide.net/data/fra/fra080.asp |
| Public Holidays |
www.worldtravelguide.net/data/fra/fra070.asp |
| Currency |
Euro (EUR) |
| Currency Converter |
www.oanda.com/convert/classic |
| Language |
French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish) |
| Electricity |
220 volts |
| Population |
64,071,655 (Jan 2007 est) |
| Total Land Area |
545,630 sq km |
| Coastline |
3,427 km |
| Driving |
On the right |
| Transportation |
Excellent road and rail system and comprehensive internal flight network. Rental cars & taxis readily available |
Company
Based in Cannes Sunazur International offers a complete destination management service for the French Riviera, the Principality of Monaco and across the border into Italy.
With a dedicated multi lingual staff and a knowledge and experience built up over many years of creating exciting and innovative programmes for conferences, incentives, event, product launches, special interest tours, exhibitions and special events, Sunazur International is your perfect partner in the South of France.
Let us be the planner for your next meeting or event.
Destination
THE FRENCH RIVIERAOne of the world's most glamorous and sophisticated destinations the Cote D`Azur includes the three main centres of Cannes, Nice and Monaco together with a host of delightful smaller towns, villages and attractions that can be incorporated into your programme.
CANNES, once a small Roman outpost on the edge of a swamp, overrun with reeds of Cannae, a plant that gave Cannes its name. For years it was a peaceful fishing village, until the turn of the 20th Century when visitors from Germany, Russia and England began to arrive.
Today, home to the annual film festival Cannes offers La Croisette, stretching from the famous Palm Beach to the Palais des Festivals and bordered by the cafe terraces of luxury hotels, fashionable boutiques, palm trees and numerous private and public beaches, all of fine white sand offering a choice of al-fresco restaurants and bars, and a wide range of water sports.
NICE, Capital of the Riviera and the second largest city on the French Mediterranean coast is an attractive blend of the old town, nestled below the castle with its labyrinth of narrow streets, tall houses and tiny squares, the port area and the world famous Promenade des Anglais, with its collection of fashionable hotels,and beach restaurants.
There is an excellent range of night life and superb shopping which ranges from designer boutiques to the famous Flower Market of Cours Saleya.
MONTE CARLO, 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, and sports facilities.
SAINT TROPEZ
With miles of rugged scenery and beautiful sun-soaked beaches surrounding a series of chic resorts, the St. Tropez area is surely one of the most famous, fashionable and "people" in all France and one of the world's most beautiful destinations. In high season spot the celebrities behind the designer sun glasses, or stroll the dreamy port with its gleaming yachts and cruisers, browse the trend-setting shops or take in the magnificent atmosphere.
Example Programme
eg, if based in Cannes...:
DAY ONE
Arrival at Nice International airport - transfer to hotel via motorway or scenic coastal road (30 mins on a coach)
Afternoon city walking tour to get acquainted with area
First night dinner at typical restaurant preferably at walking distance or very short transfer
(e.g. Le Festival, on the Croisette Avenue)
DAY TWO
Full day activities, according to guests profile : sports, culture, gastronomy, pleasure...
eg Sailing regattas or Cruising, Tour to Grasse and visit of a perfume factory, and St Paul de Vence, a fortified mediaval village, Visit of Antibes and the Picasso museum, Cooking lesson in Mougins etc...
Dinner at Hotel
DAY THREE
Half day tour or activity... according to day before, giving the opportunity of shopping
e.g. Old Nice and flower market, including local food for lunch
Afternoon at leisure
Gala Dinner at somewhat 'different' venue
e.g. La Vignette Haute
DAY FOUR
Transfer back to airport eg with stop en route for wine tasting at Château de Bellet, where is produced a fine product of the Nice area.
Suggested Sightseeing
FULL DAY
EZE / MONACO
A day out of time, in this unreal little secluded country called the Principality of Monaco. The coach(es) will take the ‘middle corniche’, most scenic road. Stop en route to visit Eze, called the Eagles Nest as this fascinating hill top village looks down from its 1,388 ft on the French Riviera, up through the village, where one can appreciate the charm of its mediaeval houses added to the luxury of high-class restauration, to reach its Tropical Gardens. From this view points, your guests will discover the Riviera coastline from Antibes to Italy...
Arrival in Monaco on time for the changing of the Guard, on the Palace square, (11.55 am).
The coaches will then take the guests towards Monte-Carlo, via the harbour. Lunch en route at the RESTAURANT DU PORT (or similar), facing the yachts.
Then, visit of the Casino and leisure time (most people usually meet after a while at the Café de Paris, a window on the casino square from where looking out is a permanent show !).
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... 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 rosés. 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 ciscercian 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 XVIth and thus allies the pleasures of history in beautiful surroundings. It is a cultural an artistic revival, where painters came to seek inspiration (Picasso, Leger, 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, CAP FERRAT, VILLEFRANCHE
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 ROTSCHILD 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
WINE TASTING
A suitable winery in a typical provincial vineyard will be selected for wine and cheese. The tasting comprises of a selection of their best three wines.
FASHION SHOW
Specially for the ladies, a marvellous afternoon of fashion in a castle or around a swimming pool. Teas and pastries included.
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.
ATMOSPHERE OF THE THIRTIES
Jazz, boogie-woogie, cabaret ambience
DAY ACTIVITIES
Treasure hunt on the islands opposite Cannes, a marvellous setting, or in a typical village in the countryside.
Convention Centres
CANNES: PALAIS DES FESTIVALS
Large Auditorium Seating
Capacity: 2400
Theatre :1000
Second Auditorium of: 300
No of rooms: 10 of 40 to 150
Exhibition hall of 14.000M 2.4 broadcasting studios, telecom room, press conference rooms with terrace.
NICE
Acropolis Palais des Arts et des Congres.
Auditorium seating capacity: 250, 300,700,2500.
No of rooms: 22
Exhibition Space: 4300M2
Palais des Expositions: 17.000M2
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
A Few Extra Touches
Wine Tasting
Rallies
Treasure Hunts
Sailing
Skiing
Flying
Formula 1 & 3 Driving
Helicopter Riding
Fashion Shows, Casino Evenings, Theme Parties : Film Festival, Medieval, Cotton Club ... Cooking, Eating, and above all ENJOYING !
Welcome Gifts
- Baskets of provincial specialities
- Wide selection of gifts from Soleiado. (Scarves, ties, house gifts)
- Flower for the ladies
- Books of the Cote D'Azur
- Blown and bubble glass from Biot
- Perfumes and savons from Grasse
GASTRONOMIC GIFTS:
- Wine with personalised logo
- Foie Gras
- Chocolates
- Crystallised fruits.
Specialist Groups
- Architecture
- Art
- Botany
- Gardens
- Wine