CÔTE D`AZUR BUSINESS TOURISM PRESS KIT

CÔTE D’AZUR BUSINESS TOURISM PRESS KIT
The professional meetings and events
industry in the Alpes-Maritimes
CRT CÔTE D’AZUR – Tel. 33 (0)4 93 37 78 78
www.visitcotedazur.travel
CONTACT:
Florence LECOINTRE
f.lecointre@cotedazur-tourisme.com
EDITORIAL
Why do our clients come to the Côte d’Azur?
At a time when the economic crisis has become a new way of living?
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At a time when countries in southern Europe are better value than ever before?
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At a time when companies are prioritising Europe's major capitals or their head offices for meetings?
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The figures are consistent and speak for themselves - clients are indeed coming! The 28 pages of this
press kit provide insight into the reasons why they choose to come here.
World-renowned brands, exceptional airport access, a consistently innovative approach displayed by
our professionals, certified convention centres both new and renovated, magical venues from boutique
hotels in the heights of Saint-Paul de Vence to the Palace on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, and
more.
No other French region can boast of having hosted the G8, the G20, NATO, the International Congress
of Cardiology, the annual International Film Festival, or the MIPIM and its 20,000 participants.
Our Côte d’Azur, with its 40 kilometre-coastline stretching from Mandelieu-La Napoule to Menton,
with its 300 days of sun and its rich and varied landscape, welcomes in 1% of the world's tourists each
and every year. This tour de force is made possible by stakeholders who are continuously reinventing
themselves in a bid to keep events' organisers interested and intrigued.
The key to success in tomorrow's global world, then, is to renew, surprise and innovate to better
welcome and host our visitors.
Welcome to the Côte d’Azur!
Pierre-Louis ROUCARIES
President of Provence Côte d’Azur Events
CURRENT FACILITIES
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8 conference centres.
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The Nice Côte d’Azur airport: France's 2nd biggest airport excluding
Parisian airports.
The Côte d’Azur is Europe's 3rd largest business aviation hub.
Over 640 hotels and around 70 classified tourism residences.
Commercial accommodation capacity: 150,000 beds.
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Over 5,200 restaurants.
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19 golf clubs and 19 courses including 10 18-hole courses.
15 ski resorts.
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35 ports.
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Over 130 museums.
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17 casinos.
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200 licensed beaches (including around thirty open all year round).
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14 spas and thalassotherapy centres.
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Hospitality, catering
and well-being
Accommodation - restaurants - well-being
Hospitality facilities in the Alpes-Maritimes have been reinforced with the addition of
several newcomers, particularly in the 4- and 5-star category.
In Saint-Paul de Vence, Le Mas de Pierre***** has invested in a little Provençal farmhouse,
the Bastide des Fleurs, fully available for private hire with all the services and features of a
luxury hotel. Blending in seamlessly with the landscaped garden, this natural stone building
houses six new luxury suites.
The La Vague de Saint-Paul (formerly Unisis) hotel has been completely restyled for a new
colourful, cutting-edge look.
The Le Haut de Cagnes-sur-Mer also proceeded to renovate one of its historic hotels,
Le Cagnard.
The Pierre & Vacances Group opened a brand-new tourism residence in the heart of a fully
restyled eco-district in Roquebrune-Cap-Martincœur, designed to reduce the building's carbon
footprint as far as possible both in terms of its construction and use.
In Nice, the Hyatt group bought the Palais de la Méditerranée and the Mariott Group has fully
renovated the Elysée Palace.
PROJECTS
Marineland has announced the opening of a hotel at the famous Antibes site in 2015.
In 2015-2016, hospitality facilities in Cannes will be supplemented with the addition of a
brand-new 4-star hotel near the SNCF train station. Okko Hotels announced an extra 125 rooms
designed by Patrick Norguet.
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Getting out and about for a breath of fresh air
The Côte d’Azur's climate allows for fantastic outdoor escapades, even in winter:
- Hotel roof-top terraces with spectacular views, such as the Plaza, the Méridien, the Aston
La Scala, the Exédra, the Radisson Blu in Nice, the 1835 in Cannes, or the swimming-pool
terrace at the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée, as well as the restaurant
terrace at the Palais des Congrès in Antibes, christened "The View", the Cannes terraces
of the JW Mariott Cannes hotel, the Five Seas Hotel & SPA and the 3.14. The terrace at the
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco offers an incredible 360° panoramic view!
- The Destination features a "winter beach" aspect, allowing guests to enjoy breaks and
cocktails on the seashore, whatever the season. The Majestic Barrière in particular has fully
renovated its beach on the Croisette, as has the Beau Rivage in Nice.
Nautical activities
All year round and across the entire département, a number of nautical centres set up in
the coastal towns offer a variety of facilities: stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, sailing or
catamaran excursions for small groups, as well as bigger features such as the Trans Côte d’Azur
or the company Planaria (Lérins Monastery) which recently acquired a catamaran and barge
boat designed to hold events, respectively.
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We've said it once, and we'll say it again:
They don't come more beautiful than the Côte d’Azur's sea view Suites!
The Côte d’Azur's iconic 19th century hotels lie at the heart of the region's reputation,
and have excelled in adding to their facilities and meeting the requirements of the most
demanding of clients.
The exceptional range of products available includes the fabulous 'Les Oliviers' suites at
the Grand Hyatt Cannes Martinez, the 2 Penthouses ('Majestic' and 'Dior') at the Majestic
Barrière hotel overlooking the Palais des Festivals, the 'Grace Kelly' Suite at the Carlton
Intercontinental or the suites at the Négresco hotel in Nice…
The Thalazur Thalassotherapy Centre in Antibes has been fully renovated and offers elegant
spaces featuring terraces with breath-taking views of the sea and mountains.
The Hard Rock Café has set up its 2nd French restaurant on the Promenade des Anglais
(20 years after Paris), combining jazz and sea currents in a nod to the spirit of Nice!
Idea box
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The Palace in Nice
This former nightclub was transformed into a venue complete with Belle Époque-era décor and
room to host 500 for cocktail parties.
The école de croupiers in Mandelieu-La Napoule
A year ago, the singular Côte d’Azur croupier training programme was launched in Mandelieu
La Napoule, a place renowned for its many casinos (around fifteen in the Alpes Maritimes alone).
Following in the wake of their highly successful training programme, the two directors are now
focusing their attentions on professional and private "Poker and Casino" events organising. A
fun, original idea for evening entertainment, seminars, incentives, gala events or team-building
activities, in which a casino complete with professional gaming materials is set up on-site. The
Ecolecasino.com team takes care of organising this custom-designed event, from organising
transport to leading poker tournaments or 'casino' events complete with prizes, catering and
attractions to be selected on-site.
Designed for groups of 30 or more, whether as competitive tournaments or introductory
sessions, participants are immersed in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no money changes
hands.
This list of renovations and new facilities is far from complete - other catering services in particular are available.
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Convention Centres
on the Côte d’Azur
Antibes Juan-les-Pins – The latest of
the Côte d’Azur's Convention Centres
Designed by the Jean-Jacques Ory architects' firm, this elegant, streamlined building is an
illustration of daring and contemporary style, sending out a strong architectural message from
within the coastal resort of Juan-les-Pins.
Topped with 14,000 m² that it shares with a collection of boutiques and restaurants, the
PALAIS DES CONGRÈS boasts an amphitheatre to seat 500, 1,600 m² of exhibition space, 12
conference rooms and 500 m² of reception areas with a panoramic terrace.
Ideally located in the heart of Juan-les-Pins opposite the famous Pinède Gould and just 150
metres away from the sea, the Palais des Congrès is an exceptional location where all comforts
are accessible by foot for the convenience of convention participants.
Cannes - Major renovations in 2014
As the beating economic heart of the City of Cannes, the LE PALAIS DES FESTIVALS ET DES
CONGRÈS, is the Côte d’Azur's largest convention centre, spread across 80,000 m² including
35,000 m² of exhibition space, 26 auditoriums to seat between 40 and 2,300 as well as Gala
and meeting rooms with panoramic terraces. It has been undergoing profound change since
2013, and has carried out refurbishing and upgrading works while expanding its areas of
activity.
Following the overhaul of its façades and the Théâtre Debussy, the restoration of convention
organisers' offices and the renovating of its small auditoriums and famous steps, a 3rd phase
of work has just been completed. The Palais offers its event organiser clients, Cannes locals,
visitors and spectators a new space featuring clean, contemporary lines and an iconic Grand
Auditorium Louis Lumière room, which has been fully refurbished and upgraded.
In addition to these major works, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès proceeded to bring
some of its existing lifts up to scratch, to restore its logistics, security and sanitary facilities, to
replace flooring, walls and ceilings and to make the move to energy-saving lighting in compliance
with its Sustainable Development policy (Iso 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 certified and Iso 26000
assessed).
Since 2009, the Palais has been reinforcing its commitment to this issue by prioritising
Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility. The latter have taken shape
via HQE-certified sustainability projects that aim to reduce environmental impact (waste
recycling, pollution prevention and reduction, relationship with locals, etc.).
"Through these different stages of work, we have realised just how crucial it is that our
building now meets environmental requirements, both for our own company and for our
clients. By autumn 2015, we will be enjoying unique facilities that will strengthen our presence
and influence in France and abroad," explains Martine Giuliani, Director General of the Palais
des Festivals et des Congrès.
Mandelieu-La Napoule
Located in the heart of the town and the Côte d'Azur itself, the CENTRE EXPO CONGRÈS in
Mandelieu is made from glass and concrete, combining modernity with tradition thanks to
its landscaped garden. The building was designed with High Quality Environmental (HQE)
standards in mind.
2014 – The Centre Expo Congrès auditorium is fitted with new stands.
Following a 15-million euro investment for extending and restoring the building, the Convention
and Tourism Bureau and the local authorities are continuing to invest in upgrading the initial
building. Full replacement of the 1,000 auditorium seats is said to have cost €700,000.
This major change will improve users' physical comfort and views. Alongside this, works
carried out within the framework of Agenda 21 objectives have been launched on several
fronts: air-conditioning in the boxes, emergency exit doors changed for better sound and heat
insulation in the auditorium.
In 2014, the CEC was granted the Iso 14001.
Monaco
The GRIMALDI FORUM MONACO is first and foremost a unique place in the heart of an
exceptional destination. This smart, high-tech, luminous convention centre can be adapted to
suit a variety of events, adding an extra dimension to all projects.
Located by the Mediterranean Sea, the Grimaldi Forum offers 35,000 m² of space, fluid lines
and creativity. Its recognised expertise as well as its experience in events has allowed it to
impose itself as a beacon in the field of international business tourism.
Boasting 10,000 m² of exhibition space, 3 auditoriums, 22 meeting rooms and 2 catering areas,
the Grimaldi Forum Monaco is a hotspot for all professional events: seminars, congresses,
conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, product launches or gala dinners and large-scale shows
can all be held here simultaneously, in tailor-made spaces.
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Nice
2014 – 2015: NICE ACROPOLIS CELEBRATES ITS 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
Located in the heart of Nice, a stone's throw from the Old Town, the Acropolis is celebrating
30 years of modernity and functionality. The latest redevelopments at the Palais des Congrès
affected the Agora, the Muses and the large Apollon auditorium, with the project being based
on existing architecture.
The Agora has been fully reworked to enhance its monumental cement pillars that bear the
weight of the upper levels and add structure to the space. The large Muses room has been
treated to a monochromatic anthracite grey makeover.
All technical components have been integrated into the false ceiling between layers of tensioned
fabric. The large Apollon auditorium boasts a new wooden outer layer, reminiscent of a musical
instrument. This immense wooden shell combines with the Klein blue of the armchairs to create
a rich, warm atmosphere.
In addition, it has been awarded the Iso 14001 standard.
Key figures:
Acropolis-Congrès and Acropolis-Expositions measuring 38,000 m²
5,500 potential gross m² including the Esplanade, adjustable/modular according to each event,
5 auditoriums to seat between 250 and 2,500,
Over 50 meeting rooms,
Fully modular infrastructure.
A total of 74,000 m².
Nice's large-scale projects
THE ÉCO-VALLÉE: An "operation of national interest", the Éco-Vallée is spread across
10,000 m² to the west of Nice. The Grand Arénas international business district has planned
350,000 m² of office space, 80,000 m² exhibition grounds as well as 1,350 accommodation and
business units, all located close to France's 2nd biggest airport, the Multi-modal Hub and the new
tram line.
NICE MÉRIDIA, Nice's upcoming science and technology park, is set to encompass 100,000 m²
of office space, laboratories and research centres and 2,100 accommodation units, and is turned
towards the green growth and sustainable development sectors.
The foundations were laid down in October 2014.
The Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis start-up incubator (CEEI) supports young, innovative
companies. Buildings such as "The Crown" are taking shape as we speak, with more works
planned over the next two years. Large companies such as IBM and EDF have already decided
to make the move. The urban science and technology park will be served by the new tramline.
In 2018, the Marché d’Intérêt National will relocate to the Éco-Vallée's La Baronne, on a 45,000-m²
site. Its development is key to maintaining and sustainably developing agricultural activity in
Nice and the Alpes-Maritimes.
Tram: the West-East line will be completed in 2017. Work started on the West-East tramline
in October 2013, and is set to be completed in 2017. This will provide access to the airport in
under 26 minutes thanks to partial underground construction, and will also serve the Éco-vallée.
The tramline is also an alternative to personal cars and will reduce the number of vehicles on the
Promenade des Anglais by 20,000 per day, thus contributing to improving quality of life in the
city.
The Destination's other
Convention Centres
VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER: LA CITADELLE
An usual spot in perfect harmony with the village's past.
This citadel is a key film location, and its surroundings offer the opportunity to enjoy its terrace
with staggering views over the Mediterranean.
The PALAIS DE L’EUROPE DE MENTON and the PALAIS DES CONGRÈS DE GRASSE
These buildings offer spaces that are often used for local or regional events.
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New event venues
on the Côte d’Azur
The Côte d’Azur is a regular favourite with event organisers. This means that high
performance facilities are often refurbished to meet clients' requirements.
A handful of exceptional locations have opened their doors and gardens recently. From
villas and boats to gardens steeped in history with exceptional views and astonishing
architecture, the imaginations of event organisers are seemingly boundless, and are once
again put to good use in meeting the needs of their most demanding clients.
Cannes
Among the newcomers on the scene, Cannes' latest offerings are a breath of fresh air.
There was a real need to diversify facilities in Cannes, which are often very urban and
glamorous, and are now moving towards preserved areas, as exemplified by the new nautical
facilities or the brand-new Camp des Trappeurs.
ILE SAINT-HONORAT
A new boat at the Saint Honorat Monastery: the Saint Maxime.
Thanks to its multi-purpose spaces, its layout and cutting-edge facilities, this is the perfect
venue for high-end events.
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A heated and covered 70 m² lower deck with removable panoramic roof to keep bad weather
at bay, a private 20 m² saloon at the back and a 13 m² open-air platform.
Open-air 25 m² upper deck.
Dining room: 84 passengers with round tables to seat between 6 and 10 - 140 passengers
with rectangular tables.
Transport: 181 passengers.
Facilities: full galley kitchen.
THE CHÂTEAU DITER is a magnificent Renaissance-inspired estate.
The property emerges from within a fully preserved landscape, at the top of a green rolling
hill amidst a natural amphitheatre bordered by trees and terraced gardens. Thanks to its
spectacular views over an olive tree grove, orchard and grounds, the Château enjoys an
exceptional and utterly exotic atmosphere reminiscent of the Tuscan hills.
The Château is easily accessible from the towns and ports of the Côte d’Azur thanks to its
heliport, yet the historical and spiritual influence of the manor has been perfectly preserved.
A wander through its flowered, citrus-infused gardens allows visitors to soak up its timeless
beauty and Italian charm.
In 2013, the gardens of the Château Diter were awarded a special panel prize by the prestigious
EBTS international organisation.
L’INSTANT BASTIDE
This new farmhouse is perfect for seminars, with a capacity of around one hundred guests.
THE CUBE
Overlooking the valley in the midst of countryside linked to Grasse's perfumery heritage, the
Cube is a dense complex of different reception areas and activities. Contemporary in feel and
elegant in design, the Cube offers fantastic reception areas.
Mougins
CANNES CAMP TRAPPEUR
MOUGINS is an interesting site thanks to its monumental
contemporary architecture, its 5-hectare grounds in the La Valmasque forest, midway
between the Sophia-Antipolis Science and Technology Park and the remarkable
biodiversity of the Etang de Fontmerle.
This new eco-themed leisure park invites explorers into the heart of dense forestland just 15
minutes away from the Croisette. The "Camp Trappeur" offers trails midway between sky and
ground, fully accessible with no technical gear needed.
Monaco
Grasse
Grasse offers a range of remarkable new locations.
THE VILLA SAINT-GEORGES Georges in the Grasse highlands is a majestic 19th
century residence built for a famous Grasse perfumer. The estate's 3-hectare grounds are also
available for use.
The Château encompasses various quirky indoor reception areas: sitting rooms, a library,
7 furnished rooms, a kitchen with a luminous glass section in which to host cookery classes
provided by a professional chef. An incredible indoor pool complete with a well-being area.
ECO’PARC
YACHT CLUB DE MONACO
The Principality of Monaco is now equipped with a development and promotional tool to
reinforce its position as the world's yachting capital.
Authorities selected Lord Norman Foster, a famous British architect known for his love of
technology and eco-friendly choices, for the project.
The building was brought to life in cooperation with Monaco-based architect Alexandre Giraldi
and was supervised by the Department of Public Works.
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Designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and at the cutting edge of technology, it was built in
compliance with HQE High Quality Environmental standards.
Alongside the Société Nautique and the Section Sportive (Youth & Adults) of the Yacht Club
de Monaco, this nautical hub includes an atrium in the YCM's Club House, the heart of the
building both in terms of its strategic position and its architectural originality. A monumental
spiral staircase gives onto a collection of new spaces such as an exhibition room, a VIP lounge, a
swimming pool and terrace, a library, a gym and five spacious 'cabins' to host short-term guests.
www.yacht-club-monaco.mc
THE ODYSSEY AT THE METROPOLE MONTE-CARLO
A new swimming-pool complex with a capacity of 70 for private dinners or 120 for cocktail parties.
This large-scale architectural project created by Karl Lagerfeld was founded in June 2013.
The Odyssey space (including a pool house, a terrace, gardens and a restaurant) is a veritable
masterpiece designed especially for the hotel.
The hotel's clients will enjoy a wonderful new decorative area, as well as an innovative
gastronomy space by Joël Robuchon, who currently heads up both of the establishment's
restaurants - the Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo (2 Michelin stars) and Yoshi, his only
Japanese restaurant, which has also been granted accolades by the famous guide.
By day, the Odyssey is a haven of peace and tranquillity reserved for the hotel residents and
'Odyssey' members of the Métropole ESPA Monte-Carlo.
From 24 June 2014, the Odyssey has been flinging its doors open to the wider public by night,
transforming into an authentic Mediterranean restaurant - Joël Robuchon's third restaurant at
the Métropole Monte-Carlo hotel.
The lounge area invites visitors to relax, party and sample "chic finger food" by Joël Robuchon,
in an original musical atmosphere designed by Béatrice Ardisson, with a resident DJ appearing
on the scene at the weekend.
www.metropole.com
Nice
THE NATIONAL SPORT MUSEUM
On 27 June, the National Sport Museum opened in Nice in the heart of the Allianz Riviera
stadium. Over 45,000 objects and 400,000 documents (equipment, strips, trophies, mascots,
posters, paintings, films, photos, archives, etc.) combine to create one of the world's biggest
collections, showcased in a setting designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte.
Thanks to immersive museography, the National Sport Museum will help visitors experience
the past through the eyes of champions and relive the emotions and sensations that have
marked our collective memory.
Awarded the Museum of France label, the National Sport Museum is the only facility dedicated
to the subject. Thanks to its exceptional collection and with the support of leading specialists,
the museum will uncover the secrets of sport in a cultural and scientific light, exploring its
social, economic, technical and artistic roles...
Challenge lies at the heart of all sporting accomplishments, and this concept was therefore
chosen as the National Sport Museum's overarching theme in displaying the collections.
• The site is home to 2,000 m² of exhibition space fully available for private hire for cocktail
parties, dinners, film screenings, symposiums and seminars.
• The auditorium: 150 m² – 80 seated, 100 standing
• The reception hall: 200 m²
• Temporary exhibition space: 500 m² for cocktail parties, meals, events, etc.
• The Café des Aiglons: 80 m² with set design and OGC Nice paraphernalia.
• Permanent exhibition space of over 1,500 m².
www.museedusport.fr
THE ALLIANZ RIVIERA STADIUM
Over the course of a year, the Allianz Riviera has already opened its doors to over 12,600
visitors for around a hundred corporate events of all kinds and sizes: a fantastic result for the
site's first year!
This multi-functional venue offers over 10,000 m² of reception areas with modular sitting
rooms that are fully equipped (Wi-Fi and 4G) for your events: conventions, meetings, seminars,
congresses, workshops, incentive events, etc.
Home to the OGC Nice and the UEFA Euro 2016's first positive energy stadium, it boasts 35,000
seats and can host up to 45,000 spectators for concerts.
Meticulously designed to reduce its environmental impact, the Allianz Riviera is a shining example of eco-design and eco-construction that uses innovative technology.
www.allianz-riviera.fr
The places that make the Côte d’Azur
exceptional!
EXCEPTIONAL VILLAS AND 'PRIVATE' HOTSPOTS ON THE
CÔTE D’AZUR…
REMARKABLE MUSEUMS
Around 130 museums are available to visit on the Côte d’Azur, from national museums to
museums dedicated to specific artists. All reflect the creativity of the artists who resided in
the region, notably in the 20th century.
Among the range of artist-specific museums, some are available for private hire for
corporate events, including:
Théoule-sur-Mer
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the Maisons Bulles by Pierre Cardin
Cannes :
the Villa Domergue, the Médiathèque Noailles, the Palm Beach.
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Grasse :
the Château Diter, the Villa Saint Georges, the Espace Chiris.
Mougins Other Museums and Foundations are also happy to open their doors to companies:
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the Park Lenôtre
Antibes
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the Domaine La Dilecta, the villa Eilen Roc
The Côte d’Azur is home to a selection of prestigious villas available to hire for events, from
simple residences to museum villas.
A reminder of some of the Côte d’Azur's iconic sites:
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Antibes – the Fondation Hans Hartung & Bergman and the terrace of the Musée Picasso
Biot - the Musée Fernand Léger in Biot, the city of glass-makers
Cagnes-sur-Mer - the gardens of the Musée Renoir
Cannes – the Musée de la Mer and its terrace, the Musée de la Castre
Le Cannet – the Musée Bonnard
Mandelieu-La Napoule - the Château Henry Clews
Menton – the Musée Cocteau – the Séverin Wunderman Collection
Nice - the Musée Marc Chagall and its gardens, the MAMAC and its terrace, the Musée Matisse
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat : the Villa Ephrussi de Rothchild, the villa Santo Sospir
The Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul de Vence
The International Perfume Museum (Mip) in Grasse and its grounds
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Museum and the Villa Arson with its grounds that are perfect for hosting events
(known as the Villa Cocteau)
Must-Dos
Beaulieu-sur-Mer
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the Villa Kerylos, the Rotonde
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Cap d’Ail
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the Château des Terrasses
Menton
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the Villa Maria Séréna
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Cannes - The Bâoli Group includes 3 establishments: the restaurant, the beach (excluding
winter), the B.pub and the New York New York
l Antibes - The View on the roof of the Antibes Palais des Congrès, the Belles Rives
l Nice – La Petite Maison, the Villa Garibaldi, the Trio: Hi Lab – Hi Hotel – Hi Beach
l Beaulieu-sur-Mer – African Queen
l Monaco - the Budda Bar, Zelos Bar, Sea Lounge
l Cap d’Ail - A’Trégo
l Cagnes-sur-Mer – the racecourse and its sea views
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A destination for incentives
Wild incentives
ANTIBES – MARINELAND
Europe's biggest sea-themed park offers innovative incentive activities in private group
sessions (limited number of participants):
l VIP tours: a morning spent backstage at Marineland, meeting trainers, dolphins, otters and
killer whales.
l Meet the dolphins in Europe's only experience of its kind: educational hands-on interaction
with dolphins in their natural environment.
l Team Building. Time: 3 hours approx. - An exclusive, interactive conference with Jon Kershaw,
animal care director at Marineland on the topic of Management (hierarchy, motivation,
communication, leadership, etc.): drawing parallels between killer whale training at Marineland
and corporate life.
Save the date: the Marineland hotel opens in spring 2015.
THE OCEANOGRAPHIC MUSEUM OF MONACO
Four of the museum's areas are open to organisers seeking to host receptions, seminars,
conferences and incentives.
The Terrasse is located on the museum's rooftop, offering 360° views of the Principality with a
capacity of 200 people for cocktail parties or gala dinners.
On the first floor, 400 people can be hosted in the Salle Albert Ier and adjacent rooms, such as
the Salle de la Baleine et Salle Mosaïque.
On the ground floor, the majestic reception hall can host 150 people for cocktail parties or 60
people for dinner, while the Salon d'Honneur and Salle de Conférences are perfectly equipped
for seminars or other events.
For a more original twist, the famous aquarium can host 600 people for cocktail parties.
THE ALPES-MARITIMES,
NATURAL SPACES
ONE
OF
EUROPE'S
LARGEST
Thanks to its location, tucked between the sea and the Alps, our département enjoys
biodiversity that is unique in Europe. The region is home to over 12,000 different species of
flora and fauna. Our network of protected spaces, reserves and centres for the protection of
large animals means that most of Europe's biggest mammals can be seen at the Parc aux
Loups Alpha and the Scénoparc® in Le Boréon, the Monts d'Azur biological reserve and
bison in Thorenc, or the Pelagos marine sanctuary.
THORENC – THE MONTS D’AZUR BIOLOGICAL RESERVE
The Monts d’Azur Biological Reserve is located 45 minutes away from the Capital of Fragrance:
Grasse. This 700-hectare natural sanctuary allows visitors to freely explore a landscape
overflowing with protected wildlife: animals here are left to roam wild, and visitors find their
way around by tracking bison, Przewalski's horses, deer, etc.
The story of the Domaine du Haut-Thorenc is as old as time itself. Remains of the inner
fortified sections and vaulted cellars indicate that construction began on the manor in around
1550. The manor was then completely overhauled during the 17th and 18th centuries, and has
retained all of the charm of a Provençal farmhouse with its circular north-facing towers.
Whether visitors choose the Ecolodge, the bio-climatic cottage or the 'Petite école',
accommodation options here vary from season to season, but all have been designed with
one key principle in mind: eco-tourism.
A variety of themes are on offer: discovery, adventure, 'the stag's bellow', 'scientific stays', etc.
Activities are custom-made.
www.haut-thorenc.com
SAINT-MARTIN-VÉSUBIE – THE PARC AUX LOUPS ALPHA
Stretching over 12 hectares at 1,500 metres of altitude, this is an open-air observatory where
visitors can watch wolves in their natural habitat (19 wolves - 3 packs), assist a trainer in his or
her activities or learn more about the history of wolves through educational set pieces.
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In the mood for... Astronomy
In the mood for... Silver screen glamour
The Côte d’Azur is the perfect place to star gaze thanks to a host of astonishing sites that are
surprisingly easy to access for event organisers.
In CANNES, the Palais des Festivals is the most obvious and highly sought-after choice for
holding film-themed events, starring red carpets, backstage areas, screenings, meeting rooms,
etc.
Yet many other sites in Cannes are also linked to the world of cinema: the Palm Beach where
Any Number Can Win was filmed, the hotels on the Croisette, the Lérins islands, with the
Croisette as a stunning backdrop...
In addition, the Cannes tourism office is offering a new "Cinema" tour.
Embark on a trip in the footsteps of the Côte d’Azur's astronomers and the biggest names
in turn-of-the-century architecture (Cassini, Eiffel, Garnier) and discover our département's
leading space industry.
The Côte d’Azur was one of Europe's very first astronomical observation sites and home to
some exceptional equipment. Today, it remains a key centre of research.
THALÈS ALENIA SPACE is dedicated to space engineering. Europe's biggest satellite and
probe testing and manufacturing centre is located by the sea between Cannes and Mandelieu.
THE OBSERVATOIRE DE NICE, was founded in 1881 by Raphaël Bischoffsheim, and boasts an
exceptional heritage in many natural, architectural, scientific and technical fields.
Rising up to 374 metres over Nice, the Mont Gros is one of the Côte d’Azur's most
spectacular sites, with views stretching from Corsica to the Gulf of Saint Tropez. The grounds
include almost forty hectares of Mediterranean woodland, and are part of the Gros – Eze –
Tête de chien natural area that is of great environmental and ecological interest. As the last
continuous zone of vegetation characteristic of the Alpes-Maritimes coastal ecosystems, it is
of great naturalist value and is spectacularly beautiful.
Designed by Charles Garnier, the "cité de l’astronomie" includes around fifteen buildings. This is
one of the most significant architectural complexes to emerge from 19th century science.
The dome on the equatorial refracting telescope was designed by Gustave Eiffel. To this day, it
remains Europe's largest mobile dome.
All buildings have been classified as listed historic monuments.
THE ASTRORAMA in Eze is an events venue, a place to enjoy planetarium sessions, exhibitions
and observations and is home to the year-round "Star Shows".
In NICE, the Studios Riviera (formerly the Studios de la Victorine).
A space dedicated to the silver screen that has been put to use by some of the biggest names
in French and international film.
The Studios Riviera are available to hire for congresses, product launches, high-end soirées,
seminars, meetings, corporate conventions, and corporate shows. Boasting 7 hectares of
studios, backdrops and gardens, the Studios Riviera combine all the elements required for a
successful event.
Here, the Promenade des Anglais serves as a natural backdrop, as well as the Négresco and
the Palais de la Méditerranée, the narrow streets of Old Nice, the castle hill and the historic
districts, all of which have set the tone for a number of films.
Another idea is to play at the Great Gatsby for the day in Antibes, taking in the hotel Belles
Rives, the Cap d’Antibes and water-skiing...
In VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER, the Citadel was used in many a Bond film and old movies that left
their mark on the history of black and white cinema.
OUR PICK! OUT FOR THE DAY… IN A CLASSIC CAR – RIVIERA CLASSIC TOUR
The Riviera Classic Tour is an extraordinary group activity that takes visitors down the back
roads of the French Riviera and along the coast, showcasing one of the world's most beautiful
locations from behind the wheel of a 1950s, 1960s or 1970s classic car.
A full "package" ready to be integrated into incentive programmes.
Visitors can now put together packages that include renting a fleet of classic cabriolets, a
"road book" including the most beautiful routes on the French Riviera, multilingual support and
guides, a quiz or treasure hunt complete with vintage prizes, a gourmet lunch or dinner, cultural
and sight-seeing breaks - all the right ingredients for an unforgettable day out!
In the mood for… Flowers and fragrance In the mood for… DIY and Creativity
Grasse and the Grasse region are synonymous with perfume. The region grows flowers for
some of the most prestigious names in the industry, including Chanel, Dior and Guerlain.
Vuitton has announced its decision to move to Grasse.
The region has also applied to register with Unesco for its: "EXPERTISE RELATED TO
PERFUMERY IN THE GRASSE REGION: KNOWLEDGE OF RAW MATERIALS, GROWING
PLANTS DESIGNED FOR USE IN FRAGRANCE, THE ART OF PRODUCING PERFUME" for
inclusion on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage sites in France and in the world.
Drawing on this historic identity and its wealth of experience, Grasse is home to master
perfumers.
In addition to the classic perfume-making workshops offered by Fragonard, Galimard, and
Molinard, the Ecole des Nez de Grasse is now opening its doors to event organisers.
GRASSE INSTITUTE OF PERFUMERY
Featuring over sixty companies that produce raw materials, compounds for fragrance and food
flavourings, employing close to three thousand employees, the companies generate over 50% of
French revenue and almost 6% of global revenue.
With thirty years’ experience of training in the fragrance and flavouring industry, ASFO-GRASSE
followed the sound advice of a panel of experts and set up the Grasse Institute of Perfumery in
February 2002.
The GIP premises are located 5 minutes away from the historic town centre in a typical early
20th century Provençal house. The atmosphere here is both warm and professional. The institute
includes a large training room, a practical work room (perfume organs), and a collection of over
800 natural and synthetic raw materials.
All of the teachers are professionals (perfumers and fragrance technicians) from prestigious
companies (Givaudan, IFF, Quest, Takasago, etc.).
As well as training up-and-coming perfumers, the GIP also offers professional seminars, summer
seminars and introductory perfumery courses designed for fragrance fans.
www.prodarom.com
The DIY trend is taking the Côte d’Azur by storm, and in doing so serves to highlight the region's
expertise and know-how.
The line-up includes ceramics, glass-blowing, cookery classes, perfume-making, mosaics,
gardening classes, sculpture, painting, distilling, and much, much more.
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Tapenade-making workshop programme at Dimension Sud.
Groups looking to take part in this workshop are hosted either at the Espace Terroirs – Grasse
or in hotels, reception spaces, convention centres, gardens and villages on the Côte d’Azur.
By BigBang Incentive
Master Cocktail - Who will be the next winner of the Master Cocktail challenge?
After an introduction to the basics of cocktail-making, participants are divided into groups
and left to familiarise themselves with their equipment, bar materials, fresh fruit, syrups, fruit
purées, etc., all under the watchful gaze of professional barmen. The teams will then have less
than 2 hours to complete several challenges:
create a cocktail by choosing among the available ingredients: fruit purée, syrup, vodka,
syrup pearls, etc.,
l come up with a new cocktail name,
l come up with the recipe for their cocktail and write it down on their iPads,
l take an arty photo of their cocktail,
l present their masterpiece before a panel who will grade their creations based on the criteria
used in international competitions.
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Tours of the flower fields are also available in the Grasse region, featuring roses in May,
jasmine in the summer, mimosa in the winter. These tours go hand-in-hand with flower
cookery classes, such as the courses run by Yves Terrillon, who adapts his workshops to
the season.
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Nice Taste Test - Set off to discover the one thousand and one sunny scents of Old Nice…
CANNES – 1835 – RADISSON BLU CANNES
The adventure begins at the famous Cours Saleya... Basket firmly in hand and workshop ingredient list unfolded, let the shopping commence at Nice's most picturesque market. Let stall
holders fill up your basket with local produce and discover the stories and origins of the ingredients in question. Once the side dish elements have been selected, head to the bakery tucked
away between monuments and the pretty little streets of the old town. To get the most out of
your recipe, choose your olive oil carefully - a key ingredient in Nice’s cuisine.
Once you have all your ingredients, the adventure continues. It's time to put all of the chef's
tips and tricks into practice to make your very own Pan Bagnat and Salad Niçoise. Tuck in and
sample an array of traditional dishes as well.
The Meeting Experience is a concept that ensures meetings are as comfortable as possible,
bringing you high-end offers and services structured around 3 key areas:
- Brain Food: menus developed by qualified chefs and nutritionists for a full culinary
experience.
- Brain Box: spaces designed to boost creativity and the powers of the imagination thanks
to "flexible", original furniture.
-Connectivity.
SWEET TREATS
Cannes Nice
Mougins Saint-Paul de Vence
Vence
Confiserie Florian - Blind test activity that can be organised on the Gorges du Loup and Nice
premises or provided externally for professional events.
The activity involves putting taste buds to the test with a blind tasting session of 5 to 8
confectionery and chocolate products with a view to identifying the flower or fruit they contain.
In Cannes, the world pastry-baking champion Jérôme Olivera - (who boasts a boutique on
the ground floor of the Five hotel in Cannes and a part of his laboratory in Grasse) offers
3-hour 'tasting workshops', while Les Apprentis Gourmets offers custom-designed cookery
classes, interactive workshops and live cooking shows...
OTHER WELL-BEING ESTABLISHMENTS ON THE CÔTE D’AZUR
Hôtel Montaigne
The Clarins Spa at the Majestic
The L.Raphael Spa at the Martinez
The Spa du Splendid
The Hi Body area at the Hi Hotel
Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm – Hôtel Boscolo Exedra
The Shiseido Spa at Mas Candille
The Daniel Jouvence Spa at the Mas d’Artigny
The La Prairie Spa at the Château du Domaine Saint Martin In the mood for... Snow - Sea and Mountains
Upon arriving in the Riviera in winter, the snowy peaks of the Mercantour provide an
immediately visible and somewhat unexpected feast for the eyes. In this region, while the sea
draws visitors in droves, the Alps remain a novelty waiting to be explored.
In the mood for...Well-being
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ANTIBES – THE THALAZUR BAIE DES ANGES MARINE AREA
Renovated in 2013, this establishment offers 164 rooms, an integrated seminar space, a lounge
bar and gourmet restaurant.
Discover the thalassotherapy centre and marine spa in an airy, natural, sensory environment and
enjoy two indoor heated sea water pools with goose necks, plunge pool areas and underwater
jets, Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath and outdoor pools (one of which is heated).
Cookery class with chef Lyes Abidi on the theme of "Cooking and Aromatherapy" (1.5 hours).
This cookery class takes you on a journey to the secrets of aromatherapy where Chef brings
authentic, refined cooking to life, featuring delicate, Mediterranean spices in the form of
hydrolats and essential oil crystals.
The Côte d'Azur conjures up images of the cities of Cannes, Nice, Antibes, Grasse and
Menton, yet 80% of the region's surface area is comprised of mountainous zones protected
by the Mercantour National Park and the Parc Naturel Régional des Préalpes d'Azur, which lie
side by side with the Mediterranean, turning this French region into a sweeping open-air sports
ground all year round.
The Côte d’Azur's geographical peculiarities mean that its highest peaks (reaching 3,000 m)
are located less than 90 minutes away from the coast in an exceptional natural environment
enclosed between the sea and the mountains.
A remarkable playing ground in which event organisers can bring the sports line-up of their
dreams to life, with most sports imaginable available here.
To give you some ideas, here is a full sports programme that can be organised all year-round
on the Côte d'Azur:
- Jogging on the Cap de Nice,
- Biking along the coast,
- Nordic walking on the red rocks of the Estérel,
- Mountain-biking in the Mercantour,
- Road biking in wildly varying valleys via some world-renowned passes such as the Turini pass,
- Horse-riding treks through the heart of the Pré-Alpes d'Azur plains, the bridle paths around
Puget-Théniers, etc.
- White water activities in the Estéron or the Roya,
- Climbing at the Baou de Saint-Jeannet,
- Sailing departing from the Côte d'Azur's authentic ports,
- Diving in the region's bays,
- Golf on one of the Côte d'Azur's 20 golf courses,
- Skiing at the Côte d'Azur's international resorts,
- Snow-shoe hiking, igloo-building, dog-sledding, ice climbing, and much more for the delight
and pleasure of snow enthusiasts.
In winter, the big coastal cities offer excellent infrastructure allowing visitors to spend a day or
half-day enjoying snow sports/activities under 90 minutes away by car.
The range of activities on offer includes:
DOG-SLEDDING EXCURSION
Dog-sledding introductory classes and excursions are available in some areas around the Parc
National du Mercantour, particularly in the Vallée de la Tinée and Roya Bévéra.
ICE CLIMBING
Equipped with crampons, ice axes, harnesses and helmets, enjoy a new, fascinating and wild
take on classic climbing: ice climbing. Conditions vary from day to day, offering a variety of
different routes to be enjoyed by total beginners and seasoned climbers alike.
Discover the two Giarlorgues ice waterfalls at Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage, with a selection of
different difficulty levels to suit everyone.
Free to access, they are reserved for experienced climbers equipped with suitable gear.
Climbing and mountain guides are available for introductory and advanced climbing lessons.
An artificial ice waterfall has been built in Le Boréon, allowing visitors to combine a trip to the
Parc aux Loups, ice climbing, biathlons, and much more…
IGLOO-BUILDING
A unique experience that begins with a hike in the heart of the Mercantour, and ends with a spot
of igloo-building. For seasoned athletes.
STREAM WALKING
This is a 3-hour hike across ice.
This new on-trend activity involves walking over frozen streams and torrents using crampons.
A new, unique way of getting up close and personal with nature.
ICE CIRCUIT
Follow in the footsteps of the Trophée Andros and hone your skills or simply kick back and relax
in this incredible 990-metre long Nissan Isola 2000 ice circuit. The site has hosted the biggest
of national and international competitions for many years now.
SNOW SCOOTERS
Canadian pleasures at the gateway to the Côte d’Azur.
Hop on a snow scooter either alone or with a partner and enjoy rides by day or night in an exceptional location, winding your way through forest paths and ski runs. Spectacular views and
adrenaline rushes guaranteed. All snow scooter rides are led by a guide.
In the mood for... Sea and Nature
All year long, the mild Côte d’Azur climate allows sports events to be held from the red
rocks of Théoule-sur-Mer to the region's most famous Capes (Cap d’Antibes, Cap-Ferrat,
Cap-Martin, etc.) and most beautiful pedestrian areas, including the Croisette in Cannes
and Nice's Promenade des Anglais…
The line-up includes running, swimming, stand up paddle boarding, sailing, water-skiing,
mountain climbing, adventure trails, via ferratas, via souterratas, hikes, bike rides, horse-riding
treks, hang-gliding and para-gliding, canyoning, white water sports, speleology, fishing.
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LIVING THE DOLCE VITA IN A FIAT 500 ON THE COTE D’AZUR
40 km of coast
6,000 km of paths and hiking trails
6 long hike routes
6 valleys
65 mountain-biking routes
30 climbing sites
325 km of usable river
70 canyons
Spend a day or half-day discovering the spectacular countryside and sites on the Côte d’Azur
via the region's breath-taking coastal roads in a stunning, fully-restored classic Fiat 500. Set
off in a convoy between sea and mountains, stopping off at must-see sites such as the village
of Eze or Saint-Paul de Vence, strike a pose and make memories for life on the Croisette in
Cannes, Nice's Promenade des Anglais or the Place du Casino in Monte Carlo. Spectacular
views, balmy weather, original sights - the stuff memories are made of.
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TOP PICKS AND BREAKING NEWS
By Phenix Events
TRANSIENT TEEPEES...
Traditional, rustic, or thoroughly modern, these innovative tents offer some surprising
possibilities.
THE CHEF TRAIL
Several tents can be linked up to create huge spaces in unexpected shapes.
The atmosphere here is unique and unforgettable.
Gourmets will love this exceptional day in which the Côte d’Azur's 7 biggest Michelin-starred
chefs open the doors to their establishments, offering the chance to sample some of their
specialities. A real treat for the taste buds!
2 CV RALLY
By Hervouet Travel Group
Roof down, shades on, and taste the freedom of the Côte d’Azur's back roads as you race
through perched villages and untamed coves!
Groups (maximum of 4 people per car) are briefed (driving and safety tips) on their chosen
itineraries before setting off through picturesque landscapes, perched villages and surprise
pit-stops.
By Play Company
WINTER JO (JOYOUS OLYMPICS) IN MERCANTOUR
Participants compete in teams in a variety of sports competitions in which they will need
to gather all their courage and endurance to finish top (biathlon, snow maze, airboarding,
snowscooting, ice sculptures, snow shoe races, etc.).
Save time and money with two fast, elegant and exclusive transfer options:
- VIP Van Dutch yacht transfer from Nice to Monaco.
- VIP helicopter transfer from Monaco to St-Tropez.
By Made in Côte d’Azur
THE "RALLYE FAST & FAMOUS" TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY.
This unique, non-motorised race challenges experienced and beginner drivers to build and
personalise an eccentric human-powered race car!
The concept is simple: build, customise and personalise your team and Formula 1 car before
going head to head with other competitors in a wacky race!
TEAM-BUILDING: "FLOAT ING BOX": BUILD A CARDBOARD BOAT!
After being briefed by an activity leader, participants will need to make a cardboard canoe capable of carrying 2 people on water.
In the given time, each team member will have to collaborate on the boat's building plans, and
then roll their sleeves up and get grafting.
When the whistle blows, the team will have to select 2 sailors to lead the group as they set off
on a madcap race.
MAN HUNT AT HIGH SEA
Aboard semi-rigid boats to seat 10 to 12 and a skipper, set off for a maritime manhunt! The goal
is to collect clues, solve riddles and proceed to the next level. Aim to gather all the information
needed to identify and track down the fugitive! The riddles and brain-teasers that dot the way
will finally reveal the fugitive's hiding place. Hunt them down, whip out the handcuffs and haul
'em in!
By Boule d’Energie®
PETANQUE TOURNAMENT IN A PRIVATE PLAYING AREA
Enjoy a round of pétanque in a private pétanque playing area in Nice (closed to the public),
overlooking the Bay of Angels! A cool, relaxed retro vibe that is bound to enthral.
This popular game was invented by friends in La Ciotat in 1910. Today, it is France's favourite
team-building activity, which Boule d'Energie often enhances with a Pastis and Absinthe tasting
session. Divided into doubles or triples, the goal of the game is to have as much fun as possible
among friends. Each member of the winning team will receive a prize.
By Be Yachting®
EVENING EVENT ABOARD A MAXI CATAMARAN
7 units|349 passengers |1 X 15 seats|2 X 27 seats|55 seats|95 seats|115 seats
The idea: set off aboard an impressive maxi catamaran for a White Party Aboard! A cruise with
drinks and buffet dinner over the course of which guests will be able to soak up the rays of the
sun as it sets behind the Massif de l'Estérel. As night falls, the DJ takes over on the catamaran's
200-m² dance floor. Free glow in the dark bracelets!
REGATTAS
The fleet: Up to 50 units | 10 participants per sail boat | 500 people
A Regatta is a great team-building activity for boosting teamwork and competitiveness!
Taking part in a regatta reinforces feelings of belonging to a group as well as stress, success,
personal and group development management. Results for each activity are immediately
assessed! Leaving from the Côte d’Azur's ports, the regattas give participants the chance to
take in the coast's most stunning sights: St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Monaco, Cap d’Antibes, the Lérins
islands, etc. Throughout the regatta, it can be interesting to highlight the parallels that exist
between the corporate world and sailing.
By Be Watt®
VINTAGE SOIREE
A fun, on-trend, retro soirée just in time for the September seminar season! A swing band and
different street party stalls will be bopping away in a retro 1930s atmosphere! Vintage dress
code and dance hall style combine under the fairy lights and bunting in a diner-inspired setting.
Buffets laid out on check tablecloths, teenage booths, retro photo booth with a dressing-up
box, a bar, table football, DJ Guinguette with sound and lighting and candy bar among other
things...
TROMBI FUN
A vintage photo booth with digital quality! The Trombi is a hilarious photo facility that lets you
take incredible high-quality self-portraits. Guests pose in front of the screen and press the
shutter release to generate four photos in a matter of seconds.
Please note: this is not an exhaustive list of Incoming Agencies on the Côte d’Azur.
A full list is available upon request made to the CRT Côte d’Azur.
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Labels and quality charters
Charter for Business Tourism in Nice
Only Cannes
Nice enjoys international attractiveness and high spontaneous awareness abroad, particularly in the
field of business tourism: aspects that are enhanced by its quality infrastructure.
Yet key stakeholders in this extremely competitive arena wanted to join forces to reassert their
shared goals and to make their objectives official by way of a charter.
Cannes is a leading international destination offering the very best to visitors and local
clients - which is why it operates based on a quality approach. The City of Cannes draws on this
approach via its Palais des Festivals et des Congrès to guarantee high service levels from its
various tourism professionals in order to continuously satisfy the needs of the destination's
clients.
The objectives of this charter are:
l to make it easier to hold conventions in Nice at all stages of the process, from putting
together an application to the event itself;
l to ensure Nice's continued long-term attractiveness;
l to provide all congress and event organisers and convention participants with an exclusive
hosting experience;
l to establish an official MICE hosting policy;
l to capitalise on Nice's experience in the sector, garnered over more than 30 years.
Signatory parties of the charter are:
the city of Nice,
l the Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
l the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport,
l the Nice Tourism and Convention Bureau and its Convention Office,
l the Palais des Congrès et des Expositions Acropolis,
l the Hospitality Union,
l the hotels,
l the Travel Agent Union (SNAV),
l DMCs and PCOs,
l the Taxi Union, representing the entire profession.
www.meet-in-nice.com
The objectives set by the City and signatory professionals are:
l To boost Cannes' image on a European and international scale in terms of both business
tourism and leisure.
l To renew client confidence via a reliable, quality selection of services offered by professional
partners. This charter is optional and freely accessible to member establishments who undertake to comply with requirements in terms of quality of service and pricing on one hand, and a
code of conduct on the other. Compliance with these commitments will be monitored by the
Cannes Tourism Board, comprised of representatives of the City, the Palais des Festivals et des
Congrès and relevant trade unions.
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This charter is based on the following principles that make up the signatories' three key
values:
l Trust: guarantee continuous high-quality services and reasonable prices to provide clients
with the very best value for money.
l Exclusivity: provide a personalised welcome in which the client is respected, and adapt the
offer via exclusive services.
l Pleasure: reinforce the pleasure of hosting and looking after visitors in Cannes.
l Commit to providing the client with the very best experience via the service on offer,
ensuring their stay in Cannes is as pleasant as possible.
Be My Guest à Antibes
DM Club
Be more than a convention participant - be our guest! This is the promise made to
convention participants by over 50 professional members of the Club des Partenaires du
Palais des Congrès of Antibes Juan-les-Pins taking part in the "Be my Guest"
scheme that was launched in June 2014, including stores, restaurants and
hotels. All participating members undertake to treat convention participants to a VIP
experience, granting them access to exclusive offers and a privileged welcome. "Be My
Guest!" - a clear, simple message for an exclusive service, easily identifiable thanks to the logo
displayed in partner establishments.
The Destination Mougins Club
This association is represented by directors from Mougins' high-end establishments and
aims to contribute to the development of Mougins as a destination by setting up meetings,
participating in various national and international trade shows, shared communication across
the area and organising events to promote the town of Mougins as a luxury destination.
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The Regional Convention Bureau
Provence Côte d’Azur Events
Provence Côte d’Azur Events,
the Regional Convention Bureau:
at the service of professionals in the
Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur region
Founded in 2008, the Regional Convention Bureau aims to oversee all professionals in the
Region. From Avignon to Monaco, Provence Côte d’Azur Events (PCE) encompasses over 145
members, meaning around 18 different convention centres and event venues, 60 4- to 5-star
hotels and around 50 service providers.
QUICK RESPONSE TIMES
The PCE team undertakes to process all requests for information or quotes in 48 hours. Client
satisfaction is regularly measured and assessed in partnership with members, with a view to
consistently and continuously improving services.
INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
The Regional Convention Bureau is a member of the ICCA International Congress & Convention
Association and Atout France's Business Tourism Cluster.
www.provencecotedazurevents.com
The network facilitates the development of conventions and professional events in the PACA
region and promotes its members at industry trade fairs on the national and international stage.
PCE structures and promotes the region's offer in collaboration with different stakeholders,
while the PCE's business development department supports them until the event is fully set up.
These services are free of charge.
THE ADVANTAGES OF THE NETWORK
Insider knowledge of everything the region has to offer
The Region boasts a number of advantages to share with event organising professionals above
and beyond custom-designed facilities and services: competitiveness clusters, large-scale
projects such as ITER, the Eco-Vallée on the Plaine du Var or Euro-Méditerranée, etc.
The PCE acts as an interface for funding and grant applications submitted to the local authorities
by event organisers.
The Action Plan includes 7 trips to the Parisian area each year, designed for meeting with
potential clients.
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MICE services for professionals
Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur
Air France & KLM Global Meetings
The Destination's main entry point is undoubtedly the Nice Côte d’Azur airport.
CEO Dominique Thillaud and his teams have put together a number of initiatives designed to
benefit convention participants:
Air France is the Nice-Côte d’Azur airport's leading operator, with over 200 weekly direct flights
to 7 Air France destinations and multiple connections via the Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Lyon
St-Exupéry hubs as well as Amsterdam-Schiphol with partner KLM.
A special convention offer established in partnership with the main convention organisers
and tourism offices in Nice, Cannes and Monaco aimed at hosting new conventions. Beneficiary
conventions will be able to give their participants the perfect welcome as soon as they touch
down thanks to meeting spots and welcome messages that will be made available.
These participants also enjoy access to a number of individual advantages, such as the "Nice
Access" queue-jumper, allowing VIPs to skip ahead to their boarding gates, as well as 10% off
in all of the airport's stores.
Since 1 April 2013, HOP!, a new airline born of a merger between Régional, Britair and Airlinair,
has been operating up to 42 weekly direct flights to 4 destinations.
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A partnership with REED-MIDEM has allowed a new enterprise to go ahead, designed to
provide convention participants with the very best experience and thus contributing to the
region's influence and presence as well as its attractiveness as a destination.
With this partnership agreement, REED MIDEM is granted the same advantages given to new
conventions.
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Client airport support from start to end (travel planning, departures and arrivals, etc.) is
important to business leaders and directors. The airport has been rated by its clients as the
best French airport in terms of service (SKYTRAX 2014 ranking).
Fares
Air France launched its 'mini fare' scheme with a varied range of destinations and low prices:
departing from Nice, 5 routes in France from €49 (including tax) one-way (Orly-Lille-LyonNantes and Strasbourg) and 1 route at €141 (including tax) one-way (Tel Aviv).
HOP! offers straight-forward pricing to suit all via 3 packages: Basic, Basic + and Maxi Flex.
High-End Services:
Personalised, custom-designed services are also available for "high-end" passengers in our
region, such as limousine or helicopter transfers to/from Monaco and a Distinction service at
Nice airport, operating 7 days a week.
For more information, visit www.airfrance.fr
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