Delightful olive oil shop located next to the Marche aux Fleurs in Old Nice. Large choice of olive and other oils, vinegars, local products. Great gifts ideas.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 13 44 97
Marvelous quaint shop, located in the old town and displaying over 80 kinds of homemade perfumes, essential oils, scented soaps or shower gels. The owner ‘fabricant de parfum’ can also help you realise your own perfume creation. Closed Sun afternoons and Mon all day.
Tel: +33(0)4 89 00 41 49
Largest regional mall located close to Nice Cote d’Azur airport. Over 100 shops and restaurants including an Apple store, a large Galeries Lafayette and supermarket Lafayette Gourmet (open 8:30am-9pm). Open 10am-9pm Mon-Sat.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 31 10 35
www.cap3000.com
Major modern art museum featuring some of the greatest 20th and 21st century avant-garde artists, including Warhol, Jim Dine, Cesar or Nikki de Saint Phalle. Interesting urban architecture made up of 4 square towers linked by glass corridors. Free admission. Closed Mon.
Tel: +33(0)4 97 13 42 01
www.mamac-nice.org
This baroque style monument is a listed historic building in the heart of Old Nice. Hosting major operas, concerts and ballets.
Tel: +33(0)4 92 17 40 00
www.opera-nice.org
The town provides 1000 bikes for self-service rental. Payment is made directly on site (mobile phone & credit card mandatory) or via the Internet. The first half-hour is free. Rental can’t exceed 24h.
Tel:+33(0)4 93 72 06 06
Nice Rafting is an adventure centre specialising in all whitewater sports and activities.
Cell: +33(0)6 83 18 48 74
Hidden luxury retreat cut into the cliff and nestled at the bottom of the Castle Hill, at the end of Promenade des Anglais, offering the most stunning views on the bay. 54 rooms, decorated in tasteful and refined Provencal style, gym, hot tub, sauna, cliff side pool, gourmet restaurant. A magical place.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 62 34 63
www.hotel-la-perouse.com
Good recommendations. English speaking vets.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 89 73 93
Small snackette, tucked in the narrow street going up from the harbour to Rue Obscure in the old town, offers delicious ‘Pan Bagna’, the traditional round tuna sandwich and other diverse sandwiches. Couple of tables available outside.
La Citadelleis a registered historical monument dating from 1554. Today it is home of 4 small museums including the Musée Volti and a contemporary art museum. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The Citadelle also hosts musical nights and the open air cinema (see below).
Dating from the 14th century, Chapelle St Pierre was decorated in the 50’s with frescoes from French artist Cocteau.
Held outside during the summer months in the Citadel’s grounds. Some movies are in original version.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 01 73 68
Eze
Located only several miles inland from Beaulieu, Eze is one the most magical and magnificent medieval hill top village around. Once a fortified town, it is surrounded by ramparts and offers a labyrinth of narrow pedestrian streets and stairs to wander. Eze also hosts two renowned places to stay and/or eat: La Chèvre d’Or and the Chateau Eza (see previous page).
PADI certified dive center/shop located just above the harbour. Wide choice of dives for any level, certified English and Italian speaking instructors. Private diving instructors available onboard yachts. Tank refill and Nitrox available. Very popular among superyachts. Professional and friendly team managed by Nicolas Faber.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 01 49 05
[email protected]
www.2f-plongee.com
Beaulieu
Tel: +33(0)4 93 01 03 46
Villefranche
Tel: +33(0)4 93 76 70 19
Total 253 berths • 10 for yachts above 30m • Max LOA 65m • Max draught 10m • Power up to 50 amps/340 volts tri phase • Water • Wi-Fi • Pump Out • Showers and Heads • Mail & packages hold • VHF 09
Onsite: Private parking, restaurants, marine services, 24/7 security guard at the entrance, video surveillance, heliport.
Very popular restaurant overlooking the harbor and the rock of Monaco and specializing in seafood and fish. Good value. Open for lunch and dinner. Closed on Sun night and all day Mon.
Tel: +(377) 93 25 02 34
www.monte-carlo.mc/lesaintbenoit/
Located on a pedestrian street across from Port Hercule. Italian/Provencal cuisine. Outdoor terrace. Sober decoration dedicated to the movie industry. A favorite for lunch during the Yacht Show. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sun all day and Sat lunch.
Tel: +(377)93 50 97 02
www.huit-et-demi.com
Excellent Italian restaurant, fashionable contemporary ambiance and reasonable prices. Outside seating. Lunch and dinner.
Tel: +(377)97 77 03 04
www.mozza.mc
On of Monaco’s favorite, in Port Hercule, serving consistent good traditional and Mediterranean cuisine. Elegant and classic brasserie ambiance, with a large covered terrace. Lunch and dinner.
Tel: +(377)97 97 97 77
www.quaidesartistes.com
Excellent beach restaurant located in the spectacular setting of Plage Mala in Cap d’Ail. Specialties of Mediterranean, Italian and Caribbean dishes. Open 7/7 in season from 9am to midnight. Live music Sat and Sun. Boat shuttle services (contact Marc: +33 (0)6 14 47 97 56 ) plus onsite masseur and yoga instructor.
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 78 17 06
www.edenplagelamala.com
A local and off the beaten path favourite restaurant located in the scenic village of La Turbie, above Monaco. One of the best values around. Traditional décor and French Cuisine, using local in season products.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 28 52 79
www.hostelleriejerome.com
Upmarket shopping centre located across from the casino gardens. Over 80 shops, including Fnac (department store for electronics, music, books, DVD etc...), Hediard and Fauchon gourmet stores. Open Mon-Sat, 10am -7:30pm.
Tel: +(377)93 10 81 81
www.metropoleshoppingcenter.com
This museum displays more than 250 marine objects including 180 models of famous ships, some coming from the private collection of HSH Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
Tel: +(377)92 05 28 48
www.musee-naval.mc