Pre-arrival Booklet 15 rue Notre Dame 2012

Cannes
Apartment 2
15 rue Notre Dame
Cannes
06400
France
Tel +44 (0)1885 488799 - Main UK office
Tel +33 (0)4 79 01 05 31 – French office
For all enquiries you can contact us at anytime on +44 (0)1885 488 799
Welcome to Cannes
Introduction
We hope you find this booklet helpful in preparing for your stay in our apartment in
Cannes. Our web site www.cannes-rental.eu can prove invaluable source of
information. And of course we are only a phone call or email away to help you with
any aspect of your holiday.
PLEASE CALL US
If you have any problems whatsoever please call us on the U.K
number above; we are here to help at any time.
Entry to the apartment
Digicodes:
Entry to the apartment is by two digicode locks. One to enter the building and one to
enter the apartment. The code for both doors is the same. You will be sent the code by
email shortly before your rental starts. PLEASE DO NOT DIVULGE THESE CODES TO
PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF YOUR PARTY.
Keys:
Inside the apartment you will find a two sets of keys inside the electric trip – switch box,
if you wish to use keys instead of/as well as the digicodes. Please LEAVE these keys on
the hooks in the trip switch box when you leave. Failure to do so will result in a
deduction from the security deposit.
Travelling to Cannes
Flights
Nice Airport: Getting to Cannes couldn't be easier, Nice airport is just
40 minutes away by car and the journey from the airport can be made
by taxi, car, train, helicopter, power boat or bus. If you would like we
can arrange a taxi to meet you, which will whisk you to the apartment in
less than 45 minutes.
Cannes - Mandelieu airport: is 5 minutes from Cannes centre and
handles private aircraft and helicopter arrivals. More details can be
found at: www.cannes.aeroport.fr.
Train
Cannes Station: is a mere 300 metres on foot from the apartment
though if you have a lot of luggage you may need to take a taxi from the
rank outside the station.
If you intend to walk on leaving the station (A) you should:
Turn left cross over the pedestrian crossing.
Then turn right in to rue des Serbes.
Crossover the rue Hoche and the rue d'Antibes.
The next right after the rue d'Antibes is rue Notre Dames.
15 rue Notre Dame (B) is about 20 metres down on the right.
Car
The apartment does not have it’s own parking and for many people a car is not really
necessary in Cannes, particularly if you are only coming for a short stay. But if you are
driving to Cannes or want to have your car while you are in Cannes because you
intend to make a lot of excursions to the surrounding area there are several quite
reasonably priced parking options available close to the apartment.
The locations of the car parks can be seen on the map by here.
PLEASE NOTE THAT PARKING MUST BE BOOKED TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE
Parking Gray d'Albion Parking Gray d'Albion is about 80 meters from the apartment.
The cost if booked in advance is €218.00 for 15 days or €26 per day
Parking Palais is about 220 meters from the apartment. The cost if booked in
advance is €133.50 for 15 days or €20 per day.
Parking Laubeuf is about 1.3 kilometres from the apartment. A nice gentle stroll pass
the marina that takes about 10 minutes on foot. The cost if booked in 14 days in
advance is €100.40 for 15 days or €20 per day. This is where we park when we drive
to Cannes.
You can find details on how to book by going to the Inter Parking Web Site
Transfers from the airport
Taxi
A taxi from the airport is the way to guarantee that you start your holiday in relaxed
way. The cost of the taxi is approximately €85.00.
Bus
There is a regular bus service from Nice airport to Cannes Bus station. The number
210 Cannes Xpress goes from Nice airport Terminal 1 and 2 to Cannes Gare Routière
(Bus Station) goes from 8am to 10pm and takes about an hour from the Airport to the
bus station which is about 10 minute (750 metres) walk from the apartment. The buses
go twice an hour.
Power Boat
If you are looking for a special way to arrive in Cannes there can be no better way than
by power boat. Prices start from around €200 each way per person.
Helicopter
For a speedier transfer one can really travel in style and fly into Cannes - Mandelieu
airport by helicopter and take short taxi journey from the airport to the apartment.
Please be aware that helicopters are only able to fly during daylight hours and in good
visibility. Approximate prices (one way) and transfer times in a single engine helicopter
are below:
From (one way)
1 to 3 pers
1 to 5 pers
Transfer
time
Cannes - Mandelieu
€365/€395 €565/€625
15 mins
Cannes
Cannes Heliport
€365/€395 €565/€625
15 mins
Directions to the apartment
From Nice Airport
• Head east on Boulevard Maryse Bastié toward Avenue Henri Guillaumet
• After 150 m turn left onto Avenue Henri Guillaumet
• Then after another 200 m turn right onto Passage de la Caravelle
• At Rond-Point Lindbergh, take the 1st exit onto the Promenade des Anglais
• After 180 m you will merge onto Promenade des Anglais
• This continues onto Promenade Edouard Corniglion-Molinier
• After 400 m take the ramp to A8/Grenoble/Sophia-Antipolis/Carros
• Then shortly after this, about 250 m, you will merge onto Boulevard Georges
Pompidou/D6202
• Then take the exit to Cagnes/Cannes/Aix-en-Provence and after 550 m this will
enable you to merge on to the A8 auto route (attention speed cameras).
• After about 20 km take exit 42 toward Cannes-Centre/Le Cannet.
• Now follow this almost straight road for about 3 kms in to the heart of the
Cannes. You are on the D6285 which is called the avenue du Campon and
then the Boulevard Carnot. Make sure you stay in the right lane.• At then end
of the Boulevard Carnot you will come to traffic lights and from here you take
the road almost directly opposite which drops down in to Cannes. This is the
Rue Jean de Riouffe • After 260 metres turn left into Rue Notre Dame and 15
rue Notre Dame is almost at the end of the road on your left
Important Information
Check – in
Check – in time is anytime after 15:00 and with out prior arrangement we would ask
you not to arrive at the apartment before then. Sometimes in might be possible to gain
access to the apartment earlier than 15:00 so please contact us if you would like to
check – in earlier.
Check – out
We ask that you check – out no later than 11:00. Please ensure that the apartment is
vacated promptly at or before this time to enable our cleaning people to thoroughly
clean the apartment for new guests.
In exceptional circumstances a late check – out may be possible but this is only by prior
arrangement.
Smoking
This is a STRICTLY NON SMOKING property. Smoking is permitted on the rear
balcony but please use the ash trays provided. Any signs of smoking inside the
apartment will result in a deduction of €250 from the security deposit.
Maximum Occupancy
The maximum number of guests is limited to six people over the age of 2 years of age.
Linen
One set of bed linen and towels are provided for the duration of your stay but if you
would like changes of linen during your stay this can be arranged at an addition al
charge by prior arrangement.
Linen must not be taken out of the apartment. Please note we do not provide beach
towels.
Daily Housekeeping Service
The apartment is cleaned ready for you arrival and on your departure but there is no
daily house keeping or other services of this nature provided during your stay. If you
require daily house keeping during your stay please let us know in advance.
Air Conditioning
The apartment is fully air conditioned. The main control unit is the sitting room to the
right of the door. We recommend that you have the fan set to low and would ask that
you turn off the air conditioning each time you leave the apartment. Please do not
use the air conditioning to heat the apartment. Please use the central heating
system..
Heating
The heating, if required, is very efficient but please do not leave it on over night or
when you leave the apartment. To turn the heating on simply press the button above
the radiator symbol on the boiler, which is in the kitchen.
Television
The apartment is equipped with a Samsung 46” LED TV with Sky satellite (UK) television
free to air channels.
Sonos System
The apartment is equipped with a Sonos sound system with zones in the sitting room,
kitchen and master bedroom. An iPod dock is located in the sitting room. No
controller for the system is provided but the system can be controlled by downloading
the free app to your iPhone, iPad, Android smart phone, PC or Mac.
From there it is simplicity itself to control the Sonos system. Listen to radio from almost
anywhere in the world, play music from you computer or iPod/iPad or music from such
services as Napster or Spotify. The controller software can be downloaded from:
www.sonos.com/support/
Nespresso Machine
The apartment is equipped with a Nespresso machine and we provide you with 20
cones in your welcome pack (10 decaffeinated and 10 normal). The Nespresso shop
is just a few meters from the apartment, in the Majestic Hotel building at
21 rue des Belges, 06400, Cannes
so you can easily buy additional capsules. Please leave the machine clean and dispose
of the used cones before you leave.
The instruction manual can be found online at
www.cannes-rental.eu/pdfs/Nespresso_Machine_Instructions.pdf
PLEASE ONLY USE NESPRESSO BRAND CAPUSULES. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES USE CHEAP IMITATIONS.
Safe
The apartment is equipped with a security safe in bedroom 2. Please ensure that you
leave this open when you leave.
Childcare and Nannies
We have not ourselves used any of the baby sitting services in Cannes for our son so
can not vouch from personal experience about any particular service but the tourist
office has provided us with the following agencies who provide childcare and baby
sitting services.
YOOPALA
1 rue d’Antibes
06400 Cannes
Tel:
09 88 77 66 80, Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00
www.yoopala.com
[email protected]
Baby-sitting
INITIATIVE EMPLOI - PROXIM SERVICES
5 rue Borniol
06400 Cannes
Tel:
04 93 39 00 63, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00
Baby Sitting.
QUOTIDIEN PLUS
11 avenue du Camp Long
06400 Cannes
Tel:
06 10 49 07 95, 24h/24h
Baby-sitting
AXION SP
29 boulevard de La Ferrage
4th floor
06400 Cannes
Tel:
04 92 98 48 25, Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00
06 99 72 27 77, 24h/24h
Childcare and help for the elderly, infirm and handicapped as well as other services
such as cleaning and ironing.
Bureau Information Jeunesse Cannes
3 rue Georges Clémenceau
06400 Cannes
Tel:
04 97 06 46 25
Baby-sitting.
Useful Information
Doctors
If you call +33 (0)4 93 26 12 70 this English speaking service will give you the number
of the closest English speaking fractioned.
Pharmacy/Chemist
There are countless pharmacies in Cannes but the nearest are at the end of the rue
Notre Dame (turn left out of the apartment) and in the rue d’Antibes.
Rubbish
The nearest public rubbish bins are beside the Majestic Hotel; turn left out of the
apartment, then right and you will see some large blue bins on the pavement.
Cash point
The two nearest cash – points (ATM) to the apartment are the HSBC on Rue du Bivouac
Napoléon 190 metres from the apartment and Société Générale at 14 Rue Antibes
which is about 300 metres from the apartment.
Post Office
The nearest post office is at the junction of the rue Hoche and the rue des Serbes. Turn
right out of the apartment and then right again and the Post Office is 180 meters away.
Newspaper Shop
Cannes main newspaper and magazine shop is in rue Notre Dame. Just turn left out
of the apartment and the store is two doors down.
Tourist Office
The Tourist Office is situated in the Palais des Festival about 150 metres from the
apartment.
English Book Shop
The English Bookshop is situated just minutes (240 m) from the apartment at:
11 Bivouac Napoleon
06400
Cannes
www.cannesenglishbookshop.com
Food Shopping
The Place Gambetta is the place to do food shopping.
Market
Every day except Monday there is wonderful market for fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese,
fish, dried meats and much more. On the Place Gambetta.
A little further away (750m) but well worth the trip at least once during you stay is the is
the Marche de Fortville. The is generally considered the best market on the Cote
d’Azur. Everyday except Monday.
Supermarket
The supermarché Mon’op has all the essentials for your stay in Cannes. This is open
every day except Sunday from 08:30 to Midnight. Probably more expensive than the
larger supermarkets but very convenient.
Just off the Place Gambetta are some wonderful speciality food shops such as:
Asian Store
23 rue Jean Jaures.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday Morning
09:00 – 12:30
14:30 – 19:00
This is the road leading of the North East corner of the Place Gambetta or the
Specialite Italien
Josy and Jeannot
14, rue Marceau, Cannes.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday Morning
09:00 – 12:30
14:30 – 19:00
South East corner of Place Gambetta (Market Square)
Bakery
L’Art du Pain
9 Rue Jean Jaurès,
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
09:00 – 12:30
14:30 – 19:00
Note: Lenôtre on rue d’Antibes looks tempting but the patisserie are not better
than the other bakeries and the prices…….
Butcher
Boucherie Jaures
40 Rue Jean Jaurès,
Téléphone: 04 93 38 73 45
Is very friendly little butcher that does a wonderful ready cooked chicken
Fish monger
7 rue chabaud
On SW corner Place Gambetta
In other areas of Cannes but all close by to the apartment.
Olive Oil
Oliviers and Co.
4 rue Mace
A small shop selling superior olive oil from France, Spain, Italy and Portugal.
They also sell vinegar, sauces, pasta, rice and dried tomatoes.
Flowers (I know not really food)
Happy
8 rue Chabard at the end of the pedestrianised Rue Hoche
Open Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-8pm
Sun 9am-1.30pm
Our favourite flower shop in Cannes.
Activities
You will never be lacking things to do in Cannes. There is something on offer for
almost everyone. For further information do not hesitate to contact us on +44 (0)
1885 488 799 or by email at [email protected]
Shopping!
The rue D’Antibes and the streets leading off, along with the shops on the Croisette, is
the equal of any shoppers paradise in the world. There really are too many to
mention. You have everything from small independent boutiques, to the Haute
Couture stores of the likes of Chanel to the international chains like Gap and Zara.
The first two weeks of July and January are particularly good times for shopping as this
is when Cannes holds its annual sales. There are some extraordinary bargains to be
had.
Beaches
There are a multitude of beaches along the Croisette at Cannes. Two of these
straddling the Majestic private beach are public. However if you really want to spoil
yourself nothing beats sipping a cold glass of Bandol Rose brought to you by a
uniformed waiter on one of the many private beaches.
Majestic Private Beach.
Directly opposite the Majestic Hotel
This has on a recent sampling (August 2012) gone down hill and not really
worth the extra cost in our opinion.
Cost is €40 a day so it is not cheap but the restaurant, B.Sud, is truly excellent.
Le Goeland
The first private beach as you walk away from the Majestic.
We are treated like old friends but all guests are treated with real friendliness
and courtesy and there are lot of regulars, which is always a good sign. The
food reasonable though not that varied if you are planning on spending
everyday here but for us it ticks all the boxes.
Cinema
There are three cinemas in central Cannes showing all of the latest movies. For what’s
on just Google “Cinema listings for Cannes”. The cinemas are:
Olympia
5 rue d'Antibes,
08 92 68 00 29
Arcades
77 rue Félix-Faure
04 93 39 01 09
Star
98 rue d'Antibes
08 92 68 81 07
Golf
Country-Club de Cannes-Mougins
175 av. du Golf, route d'Antibes, Mougins
Tel: 04 93 75 79 13
www.golf-cannes-mougins.com
The Country-Club de Cannes-Mougins is one of the region's most challenging courses
and is situated 8.8 kms (5.5 miles) from the apartment. The course was reconfigured
in 1976 but originally dates from the 1920. The course is noted for the olive trees and
cypresses that adorn the flat terrain and its many water hazards and technical
challenges. The Cannes-Mougins Open is on the PGA European Tour. The course is
open to anyone with proof of handicap and greens fees are €150 per person.
Reservations are recommended.
Casinos
Casinos
There are two casinos in Cannes both run by the Barriere group:
Les Princes - Casino Barrière de Cannes
50 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
Scenic Flights
Pleasure flights/dual control flights over the Lérins Islands located south of Cannes then
the "Corniche d'or", the volcano of the Esterel, the Roman city of Fréjus, the lagoons of
"Aigue Bonne", bay of Agay, the bay of Cannes, Mougins and the Tanneron.
Prices are from €155.00 per person.
For more details contact Air Odyssey on 04 93 48 39 26 or visit their web site at
www.air-odyssey.com
Bars
There are more bars in Cannes than you could possibly need and certainly a bar to suit
everybody’s taste but the following are a few that we have tried.
Mocca
Opposite the Palais………….cool but the service can vary from lovely and friendly to
aloof and unwelcoming. Just rise above it. The food is good to.
Majestic
We love the bar in the Majestic for great cocktails and nibbles in relaxed and
sophisticated surroundings.
Five Hotel
A lovely roof top bar with wonderful terrace serving a great selection of cocktails.
Cafe Roma
1 Square Mérimée 06400 Cannes, France
Very buzzy bar/restaurant at the end of the Croisette.
Carlton
Carlton
Avoid the Carlton, it can be likened to sipping a cocktail in a shopping mall.
Restaurants
Breakfast
Of course you could have breakfast in the apartment but your are on holiday….
Le Petite Paris
13, rue des Belges
04 93 38 88 60
This is the near perfect place for breakfast! Just 75 m away, you walk past the
paper shop on your way and they serve a breakfast to suit anyone.
Continental, English and American and eggs any way you want them. Great
coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. And to round it off free internet
access. Wi-fi SSID: Group Solaris; code cannes06400
Five Hotel
1, rue Notre Dame
04 63 36 05 05
www.five-seas-hotel-cannes.com
The near perfect breakfast and available to non-residents and just a few meters
from the apartment. We sampled this in March 2012 & March 2013, both
times it was superb.
Cannelle
32 rue des Serbes
04 93 38 72 79
www.cannelle-cannes.com
Open from 07:30
Just over the road from the apartment in the Grey d’Albion building. Lovely for
breakfast and lunch with a lovely out door terrace. Very pricey
Anytime Volupte
Volupte
32 et 41, rue Hoche
Tel/Fax 04 93 38 20 41
www.volupte-cannes.com
A really lovely place for breakfast but not quite as convenient as Cannelle and
again pricey.
Majestic Hotel
For the full 5 star breakfast you can not beat Majestic Hotel. An incredible
spread served by a very professional team (though this summer 2012) it was
not as slick as in the past.
Lunch
La Libera
17 rue Commandant Andre
04 92 99 00 19
Lovely Italian but dark and no outside area
Le Goeland Beach
La Croisette
04 93 38 22 05
B.Sud
Majestic Beach
Lovely but at a price. Our last visit was in April 2012 and the starter of scallop
Carpaccio with mango, avocado and lime salsa was simply extraordinary.
Le Petite Paris
13, rue des Belges
04 93 38 88 60
The official address is rue des Belges but most of the restaurant is on rue Notre
Dame and is less than 100 meters from the apartment. Open from 07:30 to
01:00.
This delightful bistro offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Highly
recommended.
Dinner
Visit www.tripadvisor.com for a complete listing of most of the restaurants in
Cannes.
We recommend the following:
Jardin de Bambou
16 rue Mace
For truly excellent Chinese cuisine.
Sushi time
Sushi Time is right next door to the apartment and serves delicious sushi,
sashimi and Korean specialities. Take away available.
Le Petite Paris
See lunch above.
La Potiniere
13 Square Mérimée
04 93 39 02 82
www.lapotiniere.fr
This excellent bistrot is highly recommended. It is only a two minute stroll from
the apartment (turn left out of the apartment). La Potiniere offer classic bistro
dishes with wonderful friendly service.
Mocca
Opposite the Palais………….
Though a bar Mocca actually serves pretty good food in a really cool
atmosphere!
One that we haven’t tried but have been recommended to us:
Bruno Oger’s Villa
Villa Archange and Bistrot Des Anges
Restaurant Bruno Oger
Rue Notre-Dame-des-Anges
06110 Le Cannet
www.bruno-oger.com
Tél. : 04.92.18.18.28
Email : [email protected]
Bruno Oger held two Michelin stars at the Villa de Lys at the Majestic until
leaving to set up the Villa Archange. Need we say more.
Other
DON'’T FORGET
1. Your tickets, passport and visas (if required). Please check that your passport is
valid for the duration of the holiday; we recommend that the validity extends for at
least 6 months beyond your planned date of return.
2. Your credit cards (MasterCard or Visa cards are widely accepted in France, even for
small transactions) and your debit card (for withdrawing cash from the many cash
machines in Cannes) with their PIN numbers, and a small quantity of Euros.
3. Don’t forget beach towels, sunglasses and sun cream. Though if you are going to
a private beach, towels can be rent from the beach.
DO BRING
The apartment is equipped with a DVD player, iPod docking station and Sky Satellite.
There is a small selection of traditional games but do feel free to bring your own
games and DVD’s along, together with your iPod and CDs.
DON'T BRING
You do not need to bring towels, hair driers, linen, cots or high chairs or baby
listeners as these are all provided.
ELECTRICITY
Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. Most plugs have two round pins. If you
are bringing personal electrical/electronic items, please bring your own plug
adaptors.
INSURANCE
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for your
holiday (cancellation, curtailment, baggage loss, injury/accident, other medical
emergencies, loss or damage to the apartment etc). Please remember to bring
your insurance documents with you.
INTERNET ACCESS:
ACCESS
The apartment is equipped with wi-fi broadband internet connection with
unlimited free access for guests, so feel free to bring your laptop. However,
please bear in mind security considerations and that Purple Ski cannot be held
responsible for any loss or damage caused through use of the wi-fi broadband.
SSID:
Password:
PurpleSki
1312111098765
Please do not under any circumstances hard set the router. Doing so will result
in a deduction of €100 from the security deposit.
SECURITY
The apartment is locked by digicode and is equipped with a safe for guests use.
However Purple Ski Ltd or its agents can take no responsibility for loss or theft
from the apartment. Please bear this in mind if you are bringing valuables on
holiday.
A copy of this document can be downloaded from the web site at:
www.cannes-rental.eu/info/Pre-arrival_Booklet_15_rue_Notre_Dame.pdf
A mobile friendly version is available at
www.cannes-rental.eu/info/
DUE TO THE TYPE OF INFORMATION IN THIS BOOKLET IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
AT SHORT NOTICE AND WE CAN NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS OR
INACCURACIES.
HOWEVER IF YOU DO FIND ANY PLEASE LET US KNOW