The Côte d’Azur is situated in the far south-east of France and borders Italy. It is in the Alpes-Maritime department and includes the Principality of Monaco.

Boasting an international airport, the Côte d’Azur is barely more than an hour’s flight from Paris or two hours from London.

It is a land of contrasts with two faces, “sea and mountains”.

The Côte d’Azur, with its 120 km of coast and 40 km of sandy or shingly beaches, offers a myriad of treasures to be discovered without restraint. The mountains are also abundant with peaks soaring to more than 3000 m and one of the seven French national parks, the Parc du Mercantour. Its exceptional climate boasts more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

AVERAGE AIR TEMPERATURES:

January 9.1°C, February 9.7°C, March 11.2°C, April 13.2°C, May 16.8°C, June 20.2°C, July 23.1C°, August 23.6°C, September 20.7°C, October 17°C, November 12.5°C, and December 10°C.

DRIVING IN FRANCE

Seatbelts must be worn by all passengers, in the front as well as in the back of the car. Car seats/booster seats are obligatory for all children up to the age of 10

Speed limits:

- 50 km/h in built up areas
- 110 or 130 km/h on motorways
- 70 or 90 km/h on other roads
- Alcohol level: 0.50 gr.

TELEPHONING:

To telephone France from abroad dial: 00 33 + 9 digits. Public telephones: work using cards sold at post offices, tobacconists and newsagents.

Emergency numbers:

- SAMU (for medical emergencies): dial 15
- POLICE: dial 17
- FIRE BRIGADE: dial: 18.
- FROM A MOBILE PHONE, WHATEVER THE EMERGENCY: Dial 112
IDENTITY CARD AND PASSPORT:

An identity document is required to enter France. If you lose your passport or ID card, contact your consulate.