The French Riviera is at the far South-East of France on the border with Italy and part of the Alpes-Maritimes department, including the Principality of Monaco.
With an international airport, the French Riviera is just over an hour from Paris and two hours from London.
It is a land of contrasts with two faces: “the sea and the mountains”.
The French Riviera, with its 120 km of coastline and 40km of sandy and pebbly beaches, offers a plethora of treasures to be discovered. The mountains are majestic, more than 3000 metres high and with one of the seven French national parks, the Parc du Mercantour. Its exceptional climate sees more than 300 sunny days a year.

DRIVING IN FRANCE :

Seat belts must be worn by all passengers, both in the back and in the front. Child seats are compulsory for children under 10 years old

SPEED LIMITS :
 - 50 km/h in the town
- 110 or 130 km/h on the motorway
- 70 or 90 km/h on other roads
- Alcohol limit: 0.50 g

TELEPHONE :

To call France from abroad, dial: 00 33 + then the 9 digit number.
Public telephones: work with cards sold at the post office, at tobacconists and news agents.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

 - AMBULANCE (for all medical emergencies) : Dial 15
- POLICE : dial 17
- FIRE DEPARTMENT : dial 18
- FROM A MOBILE PHONE FOR ALL EMERGENCIES : dial 112

ID CARD AND PASSPORT :
An ID is required for all entry to France. In the event of loss, please contact your consular services.