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FROM THE AIRPORT
Car Hire :
Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +33 08 258 1008. Open from 6.30am-midnight seven days a week.
Airport Transfer :
Pre-book your door-to-door transfer online with easyJet's transfer partner ATS from Nice airport to the centre. ATS operates a shared minibus service and private taxi.
Taxi :
Fares are about €25 to the centre of Nice, €50 to Antibes and Sophia Antipolis, €65 to Cannes, €70 Monaco and €250 to Saint-Tropez.
(Bld Guaillmont, Juan les Pins. Tel. ) A convivial, family-run restaurant where the chef comes out to chat to diners. The daily set menu is good value and there's a great choice of pizzas and crêpes.
(1 Cours de Saleya. Tel. 04 9380 1844) A popular establishment on the Cours de Saleya serving Niçoise dishes, such as grilled peppers, stuffed vegetables and aioli, on a sunny terrace.
(Point des Douaniers, Cap d'Ail. Tel. 04 9378 0194) Situated between the villas once occupied by Winston Churchill and Greta Garbo, this is a beach restaurant with an air of cool sophistication. Well-presented food, including a good selection of seafood.
(Boulevard JK Kennedy, Antibes. Tel. 04 9361 3901) Suffice to say when you're given a menu without any prices for the dishes you know it's very exclusive. Specialising in gourmet Provençal cuisine on a glamorous, bright terrace. A hang-out of A-list celebrities.
(Hotel Martinez, The Croisette, Cannes. Tel. 04 9298 7300 ) At this effortlessly cool piano bar, simply slump into one of the comfy armchairs and enjoy the music with a well-crafted drink in hand.
(2 Rue Saint François de Paule, Nice. Tel. 04 9380 2387) This lively Irish bar features live bands nightly and a jazz bands from noon for its chill-out Sundays. It also offers a mean roast.
(22 Rue Mace, Cannes. Tel. 04 9339 3131) Everyone seems to use just one word to describe this club: hip. The trendiest spot in town attracts a diverse crowd keen to party until dawn.
On the ground
Shop
Visit the famous Antibes Marché Provençal, open from from Tuesday to Saturday. There's a vast selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, not to mention local crafts and flowers.
Insider Tip
During the Cannes Film Festival, traffic is a nightmare and parking virtually impossible. Take note of these four municipal car parks: Forville, Le Ferrage, Vauban and Commandant André, which offer the first hour for free.
Key Area
There's a great antiques fair at les Allées de Liberty, in front of McDonald's in Cannes. Wander around, see local artists display their work, then nip into a local café for a bite to eat.
This month
The Cannes Film Festival is a significant date firmly set in all Hollywood A-listers’ diaries. The town is filled with glittering stars as well as the rich and famous (14-25 May).
Day Tripping
Marineland
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The largest theme park of its kind in Europe, with spectacular shows featuring whales, dolphins and sea lions. Grown ups will love it, too
