The Principality of Monaco is caters fairly well to physically disabled and wheelchair-bound residents.

• For a map of the areas accessible to the disabled: Click here
• For information on the disabled parking card scheme: Click here
• For information on the disability priority card which entitles the holder to insist on a seat on public transport and queue jump: Click here

Social Benefits

The Monegasque government social security system provides disabled residents of the Principality with financial benefits to help their situation.

• For information regarding a disabled child and their carers entitlements: Click here (in French)
• For information about a disabled adult's entitlements: Click here (in French)
• For information regarding housing benefits for the disabled: Click here (in French)  

Beaches

Monaco has a Handiplage in Larvrotto. This is a beach area that has been designed and equipped for easy wheelchair access. Staff and facilities are in place to assist the physically disabled enjoy the beach.

• For information from the Monaco Government: Click here
• For a full breakdown of the facilities available from Handiplage.fr: Click here

Nice International Airport

The following special facilities are available for people with reduced mobility: Reserved parking, wheelchairs, toilets with special access, access ramp, escalators, lift, specially equipped minibus and car. Bus with elevator, elevator platforms, rest area.

• Tel: +33 4 93 21 30 30

• More information and advice at this Website

Trains: S.N.C.F.

SNCF railway organisation caters to hearing and sight disabled and the physically disables and wheelchair bound passengers by providing  designated spaces and facilities marked in the carriages. in some areas, adapted transport service to the station can be provided.
SNCF's accessibility service for passengers with disabilities. 

• Tel freephone: 0800 154 753

• More information on the website: Click here

S.N.C.M. 

The ferry-boat service between Nice and Corsica make allowances for disabled passengers. The ferries have lifts and travelators to facilitate access for wheelchairs.

• SMCM
  Tel: +33 4 93 13 66 66

• More information on the website: Click here

Car Hire

Europcar and Hertz have adapted cars  - brakes and accelerator on steering wheel - available for hire to paraplegic drivers. Car must be reserved 7 days in advance.

• Europcar: 0803 352 352

• Hertz: 0825 342 343

• Holiday Cars

Ulysse

Ulysse provides seven day a week transport service for the French Riviera, catering specifically to helping those with mobility problems. Easy wheelchair access and experienced staff. Also cater to transporting the elderly and infirm, the polyhandicapped, the sight impaired and disabled children to and from school. 

• More information and advice on their website: Click here

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