Nice
Menton
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Sport and Leisure: Tennis, horse-riding, rambling, boat trips...
THE AREA
Places of Interest: Don't miss Monaco (its palace and the changing of the guards), Nice (the 'Promenade des Anglais' and flower market), San Remo, Grasse (Capital of the perfume industry)...
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Useful Information:The resort is within easy reach from Menton and Carnoles train stations, and Nice/Cote d'Azur airport (36km).
The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great holiday:
> shops
> bars and restaurants
> doctors and pharmacy.
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 04.93.35.62.87 or log on to www.roquebrune-cap-martin.com
The Cote d'Azur is 120km of pure delight running from Toulon to the Franco-Italian border of Menton.
Swimmers, sunbathers, culture and sports fanatics will find what they're looking for, as the area offers immaculate seascapes, bays and marinas, bright blue skies, old quaint villages, grand promenades and country footpaths.
Cannes, Antibes, St-Tropez, Nice, and Mento are just some of the region's thriving and cosmopolitan towns and cities that visitors can explore.
The rural French Riviera offers a much more different, but no less interesting, backdrop for tourists as lakes, alpine fields, prehistoric caves and villages nestle high in the hills.
The Cote d'Azur's mix of vibrant cities and beautiful scenery make this region ideal for both sports-based holidays and relaxation.
Train stations: Toulon, Nice, Cannes. Airports: Toulon, Nice.
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
