Wednesday, 22 July 2015

Contiki FAQ France and Monaco.

Q: Do I have to dress up for the Monte Carlo Casino?
A: This is your time to get all fancy, wear your nicest dress and shoes, or suit and tie. Don't forget that it will be hot and you will have to walk up stairs to get from the bus parking to the casino area.

Q: What are the beaches like in the french riveria?
A:The beaches are not sand, they are small to large stones. The water is very nice. In Nice the beach is below the main street, easy to get to. You can also purchase time at umbrellas and get food delivered.

Q: What is there to do at the french chateau?
There is an organized picnic up a hill done on the free day. There are also a few bars, a pool and some board games. It is a chance to relax and chat. WiFi is not that good.


Q: How long does it take to get from Paris to the wine region of france on a coach with contiki?
A: Including rest stops, it could take 7 – 8 hrs.

Q: With contiki in the wine region, what is the picnic and walk like?
A: The picnic is basic picnic food that you have to carry, bring a small backpack, the food is ok, but you should get snacks the day before. As for the walk, it is through the local area and is all up hill on a track. It is worth the walk for the views.

Q: With contiki at the wine region, what is the cave like at the chateau?
A: The cave is the bar in the basement of the building. It is where everyone goes to party. It has cheap drinks and good times.

Q: With contiki at the wine region, that is the chateau pool like?
A: The pool is located a the back of the chateau. It is large and inviting if it is hot day. There is lots of grass around the edges to sunbake as well.

Q: With contiki in the wine region, what are some other things to do during your time here?
A: There is not much to do besides rest and relax. You could swim, walk, read, drink and talk.


Q: At the riveria/antibes contiki campsite location, how do you get to the beach?
A: At the Antibes campsite, where contiki stays in the french riveria, there is a beach nearby, but it is a bit of a walk to get there. You need to leave the camp and head onto the main road and turn right. Keep walking until the end of the road, the beach is here. It takes about a 15 minute walk to get there.


Q: In the french Rivera, what is the Perfumery tour like?
A: Most tours go to a perfumery between Nice and Monaco, with great views of the ocean on some cliffs. You get a tour of the building and a description on what they do there. Then the tour ends in the shop and you have a change to buy some good scents at good prices. Have a look around the shop, you may find something that you like. You stay here about 45 minutes.


Q: What else is there to do in Monaco.
A: In Monaco you can just wander around the streets and see where the money is. There is the palace, the aquarium casinos and the waterfront. There is also very high end shopping.


Q: In Nice in France is there any good gelato shops here?
A: Yes there are a few, but there is one close to the edge of the old town as you head up the promanade towards the castle hill area. Plenty of Flavors and tasty.

Q: In Monaco, is everything expensive?
A: It is more expensive then France or Italy, but it also depends on where you go. Getting a drink at the casinos is expensive but at a restaurant it is ok. It is all relative.

Q: In Monaco are there any cheap places to get a drink?
A: Cheap is relative. The best bet is to bring your own or head away from the casinos and find a bar or a restaurant.

Q: What is the old town of nice like?
A: There are lots of shops and restaurants in a maze like area. It is easy to get lost. But it is also cool to just wander around and explore..

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