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AN INTRODUCTION TO CANNES
IPEG invites you to Cannes, the European Film Festival capital, lying on the shores of a vast bay, halfway between Monaco and Saint-Tropez. The coastline
around Cannes has several miles of beaches and its Provencal roots have entranced stars, artists, writers, poets and visitors alike. Avenues lined with palm trees and flower beds, grand restaurants and luxury boutiques, prestigious residences, casinos, superb public gardens and a vast yachting marina, a long pedestrian promenade dotted with blue chairs – these are just some of the features that have earned the Croisette its nickname, “the Champs Elysées of the Riviera”.
GETTING TO CANNES
AIRPORT: Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE) is located 15 miles (30 min) from
Cannes. The airport operates two terminals. ATMs, banks, bureau de
change and post office facilities are all on hand at the airport as well as
excellent shopping and dining options.
BY BUS: Direct bus services run to Cannes, costing approximately 1.30
EUR. Train services operate between Gare St Augustin and Cannes
station, located just a few blocks from the hotel.
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION:
Airport Shuttle: Approximately 20€
Taxi: Approximately 60€
Book your airport transfers in advance with Allied Europe/Allied Monaco:
To/From Cannes, 2 Passengers Sedan 184€
2-3 Passenger Mercedes Class 279€
6 Passengers Van 232€
TRAVELING VIA RAIL (SNCF): France’s TGV rail services provides
access to the city of Cannes from a large number of major French cities. From London’s Waterloo Station the Eurostar connects with Paris.
Connecting services are available from Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Cannes. The
journey from Paris to Cannes is approximately 5 hours. Other European
cities with rail connections to Cannes include Brussels (6 hours), Milan (5
hours), Basel (10 hours), Rome (10 hours) and Venice (10 hours). For more
information and schedules, please visit: www.sncf.fr
TOURS AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Allied Europe is the travel agent for the IPEG’s 17th Annual Congress for
Endosurgery in Children June 12-15, 2008 at the Palais Stéphanie. For
assistance with booking local tours or sedan service, please contact
Allied
Europe / Allied Monte Carlo:
Tel: + 00377 97 97 64 64
Fax: + 00377 97 97 64 65
E-mail: ipeg@allied-europe.mc
GROUP TOURS
The last day to book tours at the group rate is Friday, May 31, 2008. After
this date, tours and rates are subject to availability.
All tours meet at Hotel Palais Stéphanie. Contact Allied Europe/Allied Monte Carlo to book.
SIGHTSEEING IN NICE
Duration: Full-Day Tour, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Price Per Person: 153€ (Group rate)
Description: Discover Nice and all its beauty, from the Promenade des
Anglais to the Matisse Museum. Visit the old town and enjoy a promenade,
shopping through the Cours Saleya, and stop by the famous picturesque
flower Market. (Tour includes lunch)
COOKING CLASS AT THE "LE CLOS DES ARTS"
Duration: Half-Day Tour,
9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 2:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Price Per Person: 236€ (Group rate)
Description: Learn to prepare French Cuisine just like world-famous
French chef Alain Ducasse, who originally conceived the “kitchen in the
basement” back in 1992. Individuals will receive instructions and prepare
a meal in the kitchen of the restaurant!
PERFUME CREATION CLASS AT MOLINARD'S AND LUNCH IN GRASSE
Duration: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (1 ½ hour class + ½ hour visit of the factory)
Price Per Person: 169€ (Group rate)
Description: You will be driven directly to Grasse to enjoy a privileged
moment in a superb Provencal setting next to the Molinard Perfumery.
Each Trainee-Perfumer will create a perfume, and will be able to take
away his own Eau de Toilette. (Lunch in a local restaurant).
FULL-DAY TOUR TO ST. PAUL DE VENCE, GOURDON, & GRASSE
Duration: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Price Per Person: 148€ (Group rate)
Description: Begin your journey with a visit to the 12th century walled village
of St Paul de Vence; visit the Maeght Foundation, one of the largest modern
and contemporary art museums in France. After lunch near St Paul, we will
take a beautiful drive to the medieval village of Gourdon and then a final stop
at Grasse, known as the perfume capital of France.
TAILOR-MADE PRE & POST TOURS
If you are spending some extra days in France pre and post the IPEG
Conference, let Allied Europe assist in making your visit a memorable
experience.
All the mentioned tours can be tailor-made and additional tour options
are available. i.e. visit to Monaco, Tour through France, Spain, Italy, and
the United Kingdom.
* IPEG Group Tours and Group rates are available
June 11-12, 2008. * Please contact Allied Europe for individual pricing.
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