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Cannes Yachting Festival -- Suggested Travel Itinerary 7/10 days
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The Faguo-Huangjia travel agency is at your service to organize your made-to-measure travel adventure in France during the Cannes Yachting Festival.
We would like to suggest activities in Cannes and in the region nearby during the Festival, as well as an itinerary all along the famous “Cote d’Azur”.
All you have to do is choose - depending on your dreams and desires. We use all of our know-how and abilities to make your trip a Unique Experience.
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CANNES: 2 or 3 days
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We suggest that you stay at:
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The MAJESTIC HOTEL in Cannes. It is ideally located across from the Festival Palace and it is one of the most luxurious addresses in Cannes.
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Suggested Program of Visits:
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Cannes’ Old Town (½day): with a guide you will discover the typical neighborhoods of the town. You will walk in the steps of famous stars who made this town known world-wide.
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Excursion to the island of Sainte Marguerite opposite Cannes (½day): you will enjoy discovering the history of the island; let yourself be guided by the pathways circling the island while inhaling the unique Provincial perfumes from the local vegetation. You can give into the call of the turquoise creeks and inlets to swim as you gaze into the Mediterranean Sea and its coastlines.
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Excursion in the hill-country of Cannes (1day): in the world’s perfume capital Grasse, visit the perfume shop, participate in an initiation into wine tasting, visit an oil mill, visit the most famous “Province” candy store to taste (jams, fruit candy, etc), discover by the village Gourdon perched on a hill then explore the medieval town of Vence which shelters charming alleys enlivened by art galleries and quaint craft shops. Keep wandering until you discover a glass-making factory rewarded for its rare and famous skills.
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A sunset dinner aboard a catamaran with the most fantastic view of the Côte d’Azur
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A relaxing cruise to discover the hidden secrets of the Mediterranean: lounging, swimming, discovering the natural heritage of the Mediterranean Coastline, free use of snorkeling equipment, (mask, snorkel) as well as canoe-kayaks.
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A marine treasure hunt: a map indicating the position of the treasure is given to you before leaving. Then, with the help of your skipper, you will determine where the treasure is located; learn how to guide yourself with a map and also the necessary maneuvers to navigate your sailboat.
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A day in the marine animal reserve near Cannes: you will swim with dolphins and if you are lucky, you’ll see whales and sea turtles.
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Golf des terres Blanches: an exceptional golf course. Exceptional because of its quality and its natural environment as well as by its 2 18-hole courses created by the internationally famous architect: Dave Thomas.
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The coast between Cannes and Nice:
We suggest:
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the NEGRESCO hotel, the only luxury hotel of the Côte d’Azur classified as a Historic Monument. A “living museum” of French art, with very expensive authentic antiques. It is also THE meeting place for internationally famous people of the political, artistic, and literary worlds.
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Discover the city of Nice, will a glass-making factory well known for its rare handmade art.
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Admire the exceptional site of Millionaire Bay aboard a glass bottom boat to observe the fish, coral and sea bed.
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For the young and not so young: a dolphin and killer whale show (representations in the day or evening)
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The coast from Nice to Monaco:
2 days
Suggested accommodation:
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the FAIRMONT Monte Carlo Hotel, located on the circuit of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in front of famous hairpin curve, you will experience the most unique sensation in the world. In the heart of the Principality of Monaco between the Mediterranean Sea and the legendary Casino of Monte Carlo, you will be catered to and pampered in one most luxurious hotels in Europe.
Forget your daily concerns and indulge in a moment of shopping on an unknown international scale, taste dishes from around the world or simply relax by the swimming pool or play a game of tennis at the Monte Carlo Country Club or try out a round of golf at the Monte Carlo Golf Club: " a mountain golf course along the sea»
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Program of Visits: discover the French and Italian Rivieras with a running commentary by our select guides.
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The luxurious palaces between Nice and the principality of Monaco: the rock with the palace, the port, the luxury stores, the casino, the gold courses
The small Côte d’Azur villages: Drive along the coast’s edge to discover an amazing, unforgettable panorama
The border cities of Menton and Ventimille (Italy)
Activities:
for sportsmen, the mountains of the Côte d’Azur offer numerous activities:
for sportsmen, the mountains of the Côte d’Azur offer numerous activities:
Pleasure hiking or walking: discover the forests, the high-altitude lakes, the fauna and flora of Nice’s countryside.
Climbing an adventure course with ropes; a lot of Fun,
Aquatic hikes: you follow the course of a river, experiment riding down a natural slide…
Rafting: ride the rapids by boat
Return by helicopter to Monaco or Nice and then transfer by plane to Paris
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