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Travel InformationCannes Cruises, France
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This party port is all about the see-and-be-seen lifestyle. As such it comes with a marina packed with millionaires’ yachts, super-cars purring through the streets and a shopping scene that’s all about names. So it’s little wonder it’s such a hit with the jet-set. But that’s just the famous face of Cannes – the one that rolls out the red carpet for the annual Film Festival. There’s still a trace of authentic France to be found, too. Think 19th century mansions, waterfront cafés and cliff-fringed beaches.
- Stretch out on the sands of La Batterie. It’s one of the best beaches on the Côte d’Azur, but do you dare to bare?
- Get to know the city with a whistlestop tour on a petit train – a look-a-like steam engine with white clapboard carriages.
- Admire the Bellini Chapel Museum in all its Baroque glory. Designed in the style of an Italian church, this place is a house of worship for the works of painter Emannuel Bellini.
- Drop in on the rich and famous in Monte Carlo. The town’s must-see sights include the Grand Casino and the Grand Prix racing circuit.
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Monaco & Monte Carlo
Monaco may well be one of the smallest countries in the world but it certainly packs a punch when it comes to glamour. It’s famous for its casino and its car rally - the Monaco Grand Prix – and on this tour you’ll get a glimpse of both. Your first stop will be the old town – the Rock of Monte-Carlo. It’s an ancient walled city that overlooks the sea. You’ll set off on a guided walk around the old quarter, exploring the vaulted passageways and checking out the 19th-century Monaco cathedral. It’s the resting place of Princess of Monaco and film star, Grace Kelly. After that, you’ll hop on the coach and travel along a section of the Monaco Grand Prix course before heading up the steps to the Grand Casino. This beautiful elaborate building was designed by Charles Garnier, the same man who built the Paris Opera House. Since opening in 1878 it’s been a hub for the glitterati – as has the whole of Monte Carlo, with everyone from 50 Cent to Cary Grant gracing its steep streets.
Monaco Easy Going
Smallest country in the world. Wealthiest nation per person. Grand Prix HQ. Monaco is one of those places you just have to see. Even the journey there is special – you’ll enjoy a panoramic drive through the beautiful city of Nice, which teams ancient ruins and cobbled streets with a posh, ladies-who-lunch scene. When you arrive in Monaco, a driving tour is first on the agenda. Admire the shiny sports cars, glossy yachts and beautiful Monaco cathedral as you cruise the streets. You’ll get some spectacular views of the coast, as well. Your driver will also take you past a section of the Monaco Grand Prix course, so you can imagine the sound of the engines and the roar of the crowd. When you reach Monaco’s old town, you’ll get off the coach for an optional walking tour of the city, followed by some free time. Alternatively, you can forfeit the tour and explore under your own steam. Wander down the spindly cobbled streets, rummage through the dinky shops and stop for a cappuccino in one of the cosy patisseries.
Nice, Monaco & Monte Carlo
This tour takes you from the sights and sounds of cosmopolitan Nice to the Grand Prix circuit of Monte Carlo. It begins with a drive along the promenade of Nice as your guide points out some of the city’s most famous sights. Then it’s time to make your way to Monaco. When you get here, take the escalators and elevators to the top and start your walking tour, passing by the Oceanographic Museum, the cathedral and the forecourt of the Prince’s Palace. After that, it’s time to drive along a section of the famous Grand Prix circuit before stopping in the parking area to make your way up to Casino Square in Monte Carlo. Simply watch the world go by with a coffee at the famous Cafe De Paris or enjoy a little window shopping at the chic boutiques.