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The apartment is well furnished with 2 bedrooms that can be twins or double. Both have en-suite bathrooms and air con. Off the hall is a separate cloakroom. The fitted kitchen has fridge/freezer, oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and is well equipped for 6 persons. The lounge/diner has table and chairs, a comfortable sofa bed and armchair and TV with English satellite, DVD and CD players. The patio doors span the length of the lounge and lead to the shaded paved patio with table and chairs. Up the stairs is a sunny decked terrace with Lemon trees and flowering shrubs. Sunloungers are provided in this surprisingly quiet area. The coastal railway and bus station is just 2 minute walk from here making it easy to travel further afield.
Within a few minutes walk is the fabulous designer shops, restaurants and busy night life. Nearby is the world famous "Croisette" with its elegant promenade, sandy beaches and deep blue sea on one side and on the other the Belle Eopoch and Art Decor buildings on the other. The Palais des Festival famous for the Film Festival and many conferencesis at the end of the promenade. Here you can get a ferry to St Tropez and Monte Carlo. Further along is the the Vieux Port (old port) with its marina and some magnificent yachts. Le Suquet (castle on the hill) is where numerous shops and restaurants are packed into the quaint narrow streets climbing the hillside. The views from the top are not to be missed. For the faint hearted "The Little White Train" runs regular tours round the area from the promenade and has running commentaries in various languages. The coastal train station and bus station is a short walk and makes it easy to travel further afield.
Along the coast is Monte Carlo with the casino decorated in the original Belle Epoch style. The Monte Carlo rally is held in January and the Grand Prix on May. Visit the changing of the guard at the Grimaldi Castle in Monaco stroll around the small winding streets with shops, restaurants and museums. The popular Friday market in Ventimiglia, Italy has cheap table linen and leather. Tobacco and spirits are also bargains. Nice has the colourful Flower Market situated in the old Town with its cobbled streets and unusual shops. Antibes boasts the largest Marina on the French Riviera with some grandiose boats and yachts are moored, many owned by the rich and famous. The Sunday Provencal market also in Antibes is a must for those who like their culinary delights. Biot is a medieval hilltop village full of French charm and history. Down for Biot near the sea is the most visited attractions on the French Riviera. The complex includes Marineland has various shows daily with killer whales, dolphins, sharks, penguins, sea lions and many other aquatic species. Aquasplash has water rides to suit all ages, some are not for the faint hearted. Crazy golf is fun for all the family. The childrens farm has small animals and rides for the younger members of the clan. Antibesland is a large funfair with rides and sideshows for everyone.
Less than an hours drive is the Grand Canyon du Verdon where the river cuts through the rocks at up to 700m deep. Along the route is breathtaking views, interesting old villages and lovely walks. Grasse surrounded by fields of Lavender and Jasmine is the centre of the French perfume industry since the 16th century. At the Fragonard perfume museum you can see the traditional techniques and you can create your own unique perfume under the guidance of experts.
Fourteen excellent golf courses are within an easy 25 minutes drive from the apartment. The "Golf Country Club" in Cannes-Mougin: created by Dave Thomas and Peter Allis with wooded hills and lakes, one of for more the best courses in France. The "Royal Mougins" is an attractive course requiring accuracy with interesting water hazards once host to the French Open with a fabulous country style club. The "Old Course" Cannes-Mandelieu: was founded in 1891 by Grand Duke Michael of Russia. The River Siagne runs through the course and the fairways are bordered by umbrella pines. The "Bastide du Roy" is an older course with a quaint club house overlooked by the medieval hilltop village of Biot. An excellent programme of lessons are on offer to suit both young and old.
There are many more attractions too numerous to list. No matter what your taste there is something for everyone on the Cote D'Azur.
