The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about France, supplied by the CIA. UK and US consulates have informative websites on issues relevant to their citizens living on the French Riviera and in Monaco. They provide services for citizens in need, including replacement and renewal of passports and help in difficult situations. Some handy tips on safety when heading to the Alpine hills in winter, with useful information and links to essential weather and snow report websites. Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resourses when travelling outside of their EU country of residence. Taking a holiday in French Riviera? Going on vacation to the Cote d'Azur? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering accommodation, bed and breakfast, rural gite, cottage or budget hotel or backpacker accommodation, find out more. Information relevant to the visitor to the French Riviera: where to go, what to do and when to do it. A guide to the summer music festivals on the French Riviera. In Menton, Nice, Monaco, Vence, Biot and Juan les Pins this tells you how to get there and where to stay on the Cote d'Azur. Information on the Nice tram service which runs from north Nice via the Stade du Ray and Jean Medecin to Place Massena, Acropolis and Universite to Pont Michel. See the route map, and find out about tickets and parking. From downhill, Alpine skiing to cross-country ski de fond and snowboarding - the region's winter-sports facilities in full. Where to find up-to-the-minute travel and other information when the country is suffering from large-scale industrial unrest. Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online! Printed guides to the area in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online! Information and links to daily French government information on the heat warnings and water restrictions for the summer season. |