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Beds:
: Double beds are 1.90m long and 1.40m wide; Single beds are 1.90m x
0.70m. Pillows and blankets are provided in the mobile-homes, we also
provide bed linen with charge or you can bring your own linen.
Bicycles:
You can rent bicycles on the campsite. As a cyclist, be aware of bicycle
paths, "you don't always have the "right-of-way".
Beach towels: We also offer beach and ordinary towels
with charge.
Beaches: The beach which you will find in our campsite
is a sandy beach like most of the beaches here in this area.
Bank-Holidays:
Lundi de Paques ( Easter Monday) , 01.05., 08.05., Ascension (Ascension
Day), Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday), 14. Juli (National Holiday);
15. August (Liberation of the South of France)
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Cars: Should there be a car accident, the police will
not come if there are no physical injuries that took place so don't
expect them. Jot down the name, address of the other driver and especially
the car insurance information which you can locate in the car front
window. Please bring with you your car insurance papers. Please contact
your insurers before travelling.
Courteousness:
French are easily irritated and can also easily calm down. Please be
courteous and patient enough in learning their language. Though English
is the first foreign language they know from school they are not used
to conversing in the English language. You will easily be astonished
how friendly they can be. Nevertheless, the French will show no mercy
in road traffics, you should do the same.
Church:
Strongly Catholic. In Port Grimaud you could visit the church anytime.
The
Coasts: In summer, it is an age-old problem that the streets
are jammed and there are no alternative roads, you have to get through
it.
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Doctor: To visit a doctor, you are expected to pay
first, then you will receive your money from your health insurance company.
Please do ask your health insurance company for the formulare E111 before
coming here.
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Emergency:
Firefighters-dial 18, Police-dial 17, SAMU (Medics)-dial 15
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Food: You can almost buy everything here in France,
of course, not what you are used to. It is our pleasure to give you
suggestions as to which restaurants are good. Please don't hesitate
to ask.
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Gasoline:
Normal-lead free: sans plomb 95 ; super-lead free: sans plomb 98 ; Diesel:
gasoil
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Journey:
Please do inform us ahead of time if you have decided to travel by airplane
so we could arrange your airport pick-up since we know affordable airport
transfers. We suggest that you take Nice airport(80km). Taking the taxi
from the airport is very expensive therefore not advisable.
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Language: Are you practicing your French? This is good
since they usually don't speak English
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Markets: Almost every town has two market days a week.
To look at these colourful events are just lovely! Prices of vegetables
and fruits are sometimes too expensive. Be very careful.
Motorbikes: Wear a helmet at all times!
Motorway: Prepare money or credit cards for any extra highway
charges. Don't forget that you are only allowed to drive up to 130km/h.
Allowed speed when wet is 110km/h. Remote speedometers and cameras are
also installed.
Maps:
You can get a copy of the maps at best from "Michelin". For
a day tour, you can borrow the streetmaps from us.
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Nudist
beaches: Nudist beaches are hard to find.
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Opening: Stores are mostly open starting 9am to 8pm with
Siesta in between. In the tourist sites the shops are whole day open.
Here at our place(3km), we have a supermarket called Géant which
is also open the whole day. In July-August they are open until 10.30pm.
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Police:
The
"Gendarms" are not the most diligent, but if ever there should
be a police control on sight, hope that everyting will be fine. The fine
is so high especially if you neglected your alcohol level (0.5). A penalty
can go up to €8.900!!! There will be no escape with the motorcycle
police! If ever you hear the whistle that would most probably mean it
is you they are trying to stop.
Postage
stamps: You can buy stamps at the Post office(La Poste) or in
Cigar stores.
Pet dogs : Your pet dogs are most welcome here at the
campsite. They are not allowed on the beaches...normally, but they are
tolerated. Don't be afraid of unguided dogs they are 99,9% amazingly social,
and child-friendly pet dogs. The so-called fighting dogs are always with
mouthpiece cover and are on a lead. If ever your dog falls into this category,
please be informed concerning the guidelines in bringing a fighting dog
with you at a veterinary clinic before you start your journey.
Paying: In Restaurants the customers usually pay with
Credit Cards or cash. "Holes in the wall" can be found in every
corner...our suggestion is not to bring a lot of cash with you.
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Robbery: Naturally, like everywere it can happen. Be
reminded to lock your cars when you're driving. Don't forget to close
your car windows when you leave your car. Keep your purse, wallets,
cellphones away from sight of passers by whether be it in your car or
in the mobile home. Don't leave the windows of your mobile homes open
when you're out for a walk. We suggest you rent a safe for your personal
belongings at the camping site. Nothing will happen if these few precautionary
measures are taken.
Roads:
You will observe that the cars are not stopping at Zebra crossings (normally
they should). If you are not fast enough rest assured that you will
spend your holiday waiting for the next opportunity to get through the
crossing. Be careful in passing a Zebra crossing, the vehicle at your
back is not expecting you to stop.
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Supermarkets: There are a lot of shopping centres and groceries
you could find in every town. Not far from our place is a Europa Discount
(a price-friendly grocery store). Credit cards of all kinds are accepted
at these grocery shops. We also have two shops on the campsite. They
might be expensive but they are on your doorstep and are also open on
Sundays.
Standard:
Cleanliness and good service are very important for us. With
this, we are confident of our high standard.
Season: The high season is in July and August and prices
are normally high because of the tight schedule. The months May and
June, September and October are climate-lovely months and you could
do variety of things.
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Trip: Côte d’Azur offers a lot of possibilities.
Would you rather enjoy the quietness of the countryside or Nice? Formula-1
in Monaco or discover and enjoy the film festival in Cannes? Or just
enjoy cat-walking. Possibilities are endless, start discoverng it now,
for it will take you years to discover all. Tips:
It's not included in the service charge but you can give your tip on
the money tray.
Tourism
office: "office de tourisme" offers all informations
in every town you might need.
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Wine: You can buy wine at the wine cellars, domaine vignerons
and in the cooperatives. Free wine tasting!
We wish you a fun and exciting holiday,
Your Côte d`Azur Holidays Team
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