SANREMO. 100% RIVIERA The most exclusive sites of the Italian and in one port of call

Presentaon by Hugo Trumpy & Trumpy Tours Contents

• – The Port – Locaon and Connecons page 3 – Port Facilies and Services 4 – Berthing Facilies 5 – Technical Informaon 6 • Sanremo – The City SANREMO – History 7 – Climate 9 • What to See in Sanremo – The Old Town 10 – The Capital of La Belle Epoque 11 • What to See in the sorroundings of Sanremo – Vecchia 14 – 15 – and 16 – The Best Beaches: from Diano to Balzi Rossi 17 – Many opons for those who love the outdoors 18 – Two Beauful Golf Courses 19 • What to See in the French Riviera – Montecarlo 20 – and Eze Village 21 – Cannes and Grasse 22 • Typical Products – Food and Wine 23 • Contacts and References 24

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 2 Sanremo – The Port Strategically located on the

• Sanremo is a city with about 57,000 inhabitants on the Mediterranean coast of western in north-western . Founded in Roman mes, the city is best known as a tourist desnaon on the Italian Riviera. • Sanremo is situated in a privileged locaon, in the centre of an important road: the European highway E80, which includes the A10 Genoa-Venmiglia and the A8 -Aix-en- , connects the city to and to the Italian motorway SANREMO network. • The nearest internaonal airports are Nice, only 50 km from Sanremo, and Genoa (70 and 150 km) • Sanremo Railway Staon is located along the line that connects Italy to France and Spain, which makes the train a very convenient means to get about: • The naucal distance between Sanremo and the main ports are:

Anbes 32 miles Cannes 42 miles SANREMO Civitavecchia 205 miles Genova 62 miles MONACO 13 miles Livorno 110 miles Montecarlo 17 miles Nice 23 miles 46 miles Tolone 102 miles

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 3 Sanremo – The Port Port Facilies and services

The Port of Sanremo is called Porto Vecchio, in order to PORTO SOLE disnguish it from the new marina called Portosole

PORTO VECCHIO PORTO • Sanremo Porto Vecchio provides a water surface of about VECCHIO 82.500 square meters, docking and berthing areas for about 1.200 meters linear and 16.000 square meters, • Port facilites: Porto Vecchio can host 465 boats and provides several services such as 2 cranes (23 and 30 tons), gas staon, shipyards, marine engine assistance, VHF radio channel 16, weather forecast provided by Portosole, restaurants, stores, yacht and rowing club PORTO VECCHIO PORTOSOLE • Portosole is the new marina which provides 890 moorings for sailboats and yachts up to 90 meters long.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 4 Sanremo – The Port Anchorage point at Sanremo road

LAT. 43°48’42” LONG 007°47’06”

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 5 Sanremo – The Port Berthing facilies of Porto Vecchio

RAILWAY STATION

OLD TOWN SERVICES SHOPPING AREA Toilets Bars/Restaurants

JETTY TENDER Gazebo Info Point Taxi/Bus Parking

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 6 Sanremo – The Port Technical informaon for tender approach.

PORTO VECCHIO

• San Remo Public Harbour is protected by a long breakwater, stretching from SW to NW, and a shorter pier that can be used for fishing and for pleasure boang. There are 5 private wharves where you can moor your boats - against payment. You can also draw free alongside the "Bartolomeo CORRADI" quay for a maximum of 3 (three) days on anchor log with the possibility to be connected to the hydraulic and electric system. • Opening me: 24h a day. • Tenders entering Porto Vecchio must comply to decrets in force as far as speed limit and approach procedures to reach landing plaorm. • Lights. 1465 (E 1149) - long red lights, 5 sec., 8 m. light range, at the western end of the dam (safety distance: 25 m.); 1466 (E 1149.05) - fixed red lights, 2 m. light range, on the perpendicular wharf to the western dam (safety distance: 20 m.); 1467 (E 1150) - fixed green lights, 4 m. light range, on the end of the internal cliff. • Seabed: sand and mud; good for anchoring • Depth: from 2.5 to 6 m. • Radio: VHF channel 16 (01/10 - 31/05 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 01/06 - 30/09 from 8 a.m. to midnight) • Maximum length: 30 m. - Maximum speed: 2 Kt. • Winds: mainly from the II and III quarters - Prevailing wind: Levant • Nearest safe roads: Ospedale, Arma di with winds from the I and IV quarter

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 7 Sanremo The City - History Originally a Roman selement on the Aurelia road

• Once the Roman selement of Matua'or Villa Matuana, Sanremo expanded in the Early when the populaon moved to the high grounds. The nobility built a castle and the walled village of La Pigna to protect the town from Saracen raids. • At first subjected to the countship of Venmiglia, the community later passed under the dominion of the Genoese bishops. In 1297 they sold it to the and De Mari families. It became a free town in the second half of the 15th century, aer which it expanded to the Pigna hill and at Saint Syrus Cathedral. The almost perfectly preserved old village remains. • Sanremo remained independent from Genoa for a long me. In 1753, aer 20 years of fierce conflicts, it rose against the hegemonical aempts of the Genoese Republic. At that me the laer polity built the fortress of Santa Tecla, situated on the beach near the port. The fortress was used as a prison unl 2002. It is now being transformed into a museum. • Aer the French dominaon and the restoraon (1814), Sanremo was annexed to the Kingdom of . Since the middle of the 18th century, the town grew rapidly, in part due to the development of : the first grand hotels were built and the town extended along the coast.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 8 Sanremo The City – History Loved by Russian Aristocrats, Arsts and Sciensts

• , the Italian writer who had spent his childhood in Sanremo, described the atmosphere of Sanremo in the Thires as: “different from the rest of Italy,… sll inhabited by old English, Russian grand dukes, eccentric and cosmopolitan people.”. • The eccentric and cosmopolitan people Calvino talks about had begun to arrive in Sanremo in the second half of XIX century, in the footsteps of the Russian Baron Boris d’Uxkull, hosted in the villa of Countess Adele Bianchi Roverizio in the winter 1858-1859. The Tsarina Maria Aleksandrovna chose Sanremo as her winter residence, and Sissi, the Empress of Austria, was used to insert it as a step of her journeys through Europe. The aendance of these wealthy and cultured companies has le in San Remo the heritage of outstanding Art Nouveaux Villas, the Casino, the golf course, some evocave local names such as Corso Imperatrice, dedicated to the Empress Tsarina Maria Alexandrovna who donated the palm trees in 1885, the Corso degli Inglesi, the Hotel des Anglais. • One of the most famous guest, the scienst and inventor Alfred Nobel, arrived here in 1892. He bought the villa that the pharmacist Pietro Vaccheri had built twenty years before, renamed it My Nest and was living there unl his death (1896). The villa is now property of the Municipality and opened to the public. • At a short distance from Villa Nobel, the park of Villa Ormond houses a rich collecon of exoc plants and suggesve Japanese garden, result of the twinning with the city of . The villa was bought in 1875 by the Swiss tobacco merchant Michel Luis Ormond, to please his beauful French wife. The statues in the south side of the park commemorate two other important guests of San Remo: the Mexican journalist and writer Ignacio Manuel Altamirano and the king of Montenegro Nicola I. • The Sicilian playwright and Nobel Prize winner lived in Sanremo in 1933-34 and was appointed arsc director of the Casino

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 9 Sanremo The City - Climate The City of Flowers and of Perpetual Spring

• Sanremo enjoys special weather condions throughout the year due to its proximity to the and the presence of the Marime right behind the town. Monte Bignone, the highest peak, is some 1,300 m above the sea level. The town's climate is described as one of 'perpetual spring', with warm days and chilly nights and lile variaon of temperature around the year. • These condions make Sanremo one of the most aracve tourist desnaons on the Italian Riviera. Tourist aracons are open year-round; and it has numerous and well- equipped sports facilies. • Sanremo is known as the City of Flowers (la Ciá dei Fiori), this being another important aspect of the economy of the city. • The nearby towns of Arma di Taggia, and Ospedale are also involved in the culvaon of flowers for the Internaonal Flower Market of Sanremo

Climate data for Sanremo Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year 11.7 12.4 14.6 17.4 21.2 25.0 28.7 28.5 25.3 21.1 15.7 12.7 19.6 Average high °C (°F) (53.1) (54.3) (58.3) (63.3) (70.2) (77.0) (83.7) (83.3) (77.5) (70.0) (60.3) (54.9) (67.2)

0.5 1.3 3.2 6.2 9.8 13.3 15.9 15.7 13.1 9.1 4.4 1.4 7.8 Average low °C (°F) (32.9) (34.3) (37.8) (43.2) (49.6) (55.9) (60.6) (60.3) (55.6) (48.4) (39.9) (34.5) (46.1)

102 89 91 81 76 38 20 43 56 107 97 79 879 Precipitation mm (inches) (4.0) (3.5) (3.6) (3.2) (3.0) (1.5) (.8) (1.7) (2.2) (4.2) (3.8) (3.1) (34.6)

Source: Intellicast [3]

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 10 Sanremo The City – What to See The Old Town

• Visit duraon: 3 hours

MAIN SIGHTS • La Pigna, the old medieval town, is full of covered alleys, lile squares, and terraced houses together with dull colours and long silences which in turn create emoons and sensaons unknown to mass tourism. Founded around the year 1000 La Pigna’s crowded streets and medieval forficaons resemble the image of a pine cone. La Pigna has to be discovered on foot starng from piazza Santo Stefano and heading to the sanctuary of the Madonna della Costa. • Madonna della Costa Sanctuary, on the hilltop above la Pigna, can be seen from most places in Sanremo and is a symbol of the city. A beauful cobblestone mosaic, dang from 1651 leads the way to the sanctuary. The sanctuary dates to the seventeenth century and the dome was erected between 1770 and 1775. • San Siro, the cathedral church of Sanremo, is also the city's oldest church. Although it is thought that the first church on this site was built in 811 AD, the actual structure dates to the early 12th century. It was built in a Romanesque style but was heavily modified into a rich Baroque church in the 17th century, similar in style to Santa Maria degli Angeli. Restoraon work in 1901, following damage by a fire, completely stripped the church of its Baroque façade and interior and returned its original Romanesque look. • Palazzo Borea D’Olmo is considered one of the most important Baroque edifices in Liguria west of Genoa. It took on its rich Baroque form during 17th-18th century renovaon. The actual structure, though, dates from Mediaeval mes. The palazzo is named aer the noble family, Borea d'Olmo, who owned it, but nowadays houses the Civic Museum of Sanremo, which exhibits archeological finds and historical objects from the city.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 11 Sanremo The City – What to See The capital of La Belle Epoque

• Visit duraon: 3 hours

MAIN SIGHTS • The two-kilometre-long Corso degli Inglesi is one of the most beauful and quietest residenal streets of San Remo. It is lined with villas dang back to the 19th and 20th centuries and mostly belonging to the Brish people. The spectacular architecture and the aristocrac gardens covered with flourishing fruit trees which characterise Corso degli Inglesi are sll able to fascinate the eyes of a modern tourist. • One of the most popular tourist aracons in Sanremo is the Villa Nobel, the house where Alfred Nobel spent the last five years of his life. This lovely Moorish-style villa overlooks the Mediterranean and is surrounded by flower beds, palm trees, and an orange grove. Aer his death, the city purchased the property, using it for gatherings of Nobel Laureates. Today, the villa and Nobel's laboratory are being converted into a museum. • Villa Hanbury has a beauful open-air botanical garden that is home to more than 5800 tropical species including plants from other connents. The large garden is filled with over two thousand species of flowers surrounding four kilometers of paths. Included here is the Japanese Garden, the Australian bush (with eucalyptuses as tall as 30 meters), a rose collecon, and the Garden of Perfumes • The Casino, built in 1905 by french aechitect Eugene Ferret, is a magnificent example of liberty style. Opposite the Casino, the Russian Orthodox Church is a legacy of the Russian community and an example of bizanne style. • Via Maeo, the main commercial street in town, full of elegant bouques and jewelries, restaurants and bars. Many bouques and local shops are in the town centre. A market is held on Tuesday and Saturday mornings in Piazza Eroi Sanremesi.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 12 What to see in the Italian and French Riviera All the best of Italy and France within easy reach

• Sanremo is a unique cruise desnaon that offers itself the best of the Italian Riviera within easy reach from the port, either vising the town and its sorrounding or taking longer trips to nearby villages and aracons • Sanremo is also strategically located to visit the Cote d’Azur, and its most famous sites such as Montecarlo, Nice, Cannes and the magnificent sorroundings of Provence • Trips and excursions available from Sanremo are many and can provide a variety of excing experiences and themes for almost any taste

History and Architecture Shops and Boutiques

Traditional Villages Nature and Landscapes

Sea and Beaches Outdoor Sports

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 13 What to see in the Italian and French Riviera Higlights of the Area

GARLENDA GOLF CLUB

TRIORA

DIANO MARINA APRICALE DOLCEACQUA SANREMO

MONTECARLO EZE VILLAGE

NICE

GRASSE

CANNES

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 14 What to see in the sorroundings of Sanremo Traditional Villages Bussana Vecchia, Shops and Boutiques the Crasmen’s village

• Distance from the Port of Sanremo 9 km – 15 minutes by car • Visit duraon: about 2 hours • Bussana, an ancient village built near the Town of Flowers, was completely destroyed by an earthquake. Its houses, which had been built around a castle, were severely damaged. Its surviving inhabitants decided to abandon the village because access to the village was impossible. As years went by, the ruins were covered by a thick vegetaon. Bussana remained a dead village unl the 1960s when a Piedmontese arst - Clizia - seled here and founded a circle of arsts. • So Bussana began to live again: crasmen and arsts coming from Italy and Europe started to restore its houses and streets, though respecng its original Medieval structure based on narrow and winding alleys and houses built with stones and bricks. • Nowadays Bussana Vecchia is a unique place: here you can find every type of crasmen's and arsts' workshops, ranging from goldsmith's to designer's or botanist's. The village has been literally reborn and every year its peculiar atmosphere aracts thousands of tourists.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 15 What to see in the sorroundings of Sanremo Traditional Villages Triora, Nature and Landscapes the Village of the Witches

• Distance from Sanremo: 40 km – 50 minutes drive • Visit duraon: about 2 hours • Triora, listed as one of the most beauful villages in Italy, is a medieval small town, built upon a hill, north of Sanremo. Its intact atmosphere is made more mysterious by the notorious trial of 1587, in which many women from Triora were accused of being witches, and 5 of them were tortured and executed. • Triora owes its name to the Lan tria ora, or three mouths: those of the Cerberus represented in its coat of arms. According to some it refers to the three rivers at whose point of confluence the village is situated, while others believe it derives from the three main products (wheat, chestnuts and grapevines) on which its economy is based. • The old village, although parally deserted and sll scarred by the destrucon wrought by the Germans in 1944, connues to exert a strong fascinaon. Speaking of magic, there are many places which give off an indescribable air of mystery, of harmony with natural forces. • The main product of the area is bread, in its characterisc rounded shape. • The area's alpine cheeses are very tasty, among which the bruzzo stands out, one of the most ancient cheeses of the Alta Valle Argenna: obtained from the natural fermentaon of ricoa, with a slightly spicy taste, it is an excellent condiment for pasta and goes very well with bread and fresh tomatoes.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 16 What to see in the sorroundings of Sanremo Traditional Villages Dolceacqua and Apricale along the Valley Nature and Landscapes

• Distance: Sanremo - Dolceacqua 23 km – 35 minutes Dolceacqua – Apricale 7 km – 10 minutes drive • Visit duraon: Dolceacqua 1 hour; Apricale 1 hour • Dolceacqua is one of the medieval villages of the Nervia valley and it's placed along the river of the same name. Its oldest part, dominated over by the Doria's castle, is called Terra and it's situated at thefoot of Mount Rebuffao. The newest part of the village, called Borgo,is situated on the opposite bank of theriver along the road that climbs up the valley. They are connected by a magnificent bridge across the Nervia. • Dolceacqua is full of arsts' workshops, cras, scented wine and specialty stores, a tru cup of tea for the shopaholics and also for those who are simply looking for a unique souvenir to take with them or give to friends

• Apricale is unique. Picturesquely arranged around the small square, it has a stepped appearance, with the old stone buildings rising on several levels: thus it happens that the entrance is at the top floor, and you need to go down the stairs to get to the rest of the house. • Apricale means poetry made in the streets, arst’s studios, a refuge for travellers who have found a delighul place for listening to the elves or owls in the woods. • Rising behind the square is the Oratory of San Bartolomeo, which has a beauful Renaissance polyptych of the Madonna of the Snow (1544). Opposite the oratory is the Parochial Church, of medieval origin but almost enrely redone in the 19th century. Above stands the Castle of the Lizard, enrely restored and now used as a cultural center: it has a hanging garden and is surrounded – like the upper part of the village – by an impressive circuit of walls with three magnificent arched gates.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 17 What to see in the sorroundings of Sanremo Sea and Beaches , Riva Ligure, Tre Pon, Balzi Rossi Nature and Landscapes

• Sanremo is very close to some of the most beauful beaches and seaside resort of the Italian Riviera

• Diano Marina beach is located in a bay, the sand is fine and is shallow suitable for children. The beach is well equipped and there are facilies such as playgrounds, pools and nanny. Distance from Sanremo: 50km – 45 minutes drive • Riva Ligure beach is located in the homonymous village in the . The sand is black but the sea is clear and the boom is low and stony. Distance from Sanremo: 10 km – 20 minutes drive • Bussana (6 km – 15 minutes) and Arma di Taggia (10 km – 20 minutes) are desnaon for families, but also provide quiet spots for peaceful sunbathing. • Tre Pon beach in San Remo is a favorite of young people, because it is well served by bars and clubs and of surfers, because of the parcular orientaon, which makes it an ideal spot for wind and waves. It is just 4 kms from te port and is within walking distance. • The Balzi Rossi beach, a few miles from Venmiglia, is known for its flat and oval cobblestone flat and oval. The sea is crystal blue with sandy and degrading boom. The beach is also much loved by divers for because it is rich in Posidonia. Distance fron Sanremo: 30 km – 35 minutes drive

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 18 What to see in the sorroundings of Sanremo Nature and Landscapes Many opons for those Outdoor Sports who love the outdoors

• Mount Bignone Natural Park There is a natural park within Sanremo’s city limits that begins at the edge of the urban area and rises up to the top of Mount Bignone at 1200 meters above sea level. You can take advantage of various sport acvies here with instructors and specialized guides, such as hiking, mountain biking, orienteering, and nordic walking.

• Bike Path The “Ponente ligure” bike path of the coastal park is one of the longest in the Mediterranean area: it has a total length of 20 km. The route is fully accessible by the pedestrians and cyclists in both direcons. The bike path was built on the former coastal route of the Italian State Railways between Ospedale and , of the Genoa-Venmiglia route, a route disused in 2001 and relocated on the uphill side. The route was redeveloped by Area24, a government-owned corporaon. The first parts of the path was finished in 2008. From Sanremo, bikers can go east towards Bussana (8 km), Riva Ligure (12 km) or Santo Stefano (16 km) or ride west towards Ospedale (5 km)

• Trekking and mountain bike The valleys and mountains surrounding the city of Sanremo offer interesng ineraries for hikers and mountain bikers. The possibility that the country offers here are suitable both for amateurs, with simple to medium difficulty routes, and professionals, with more challenging courses. Moreover, with the adequate equipment it is possible to organize excursions lasng several days.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 19 What to see in the sorroundings of Sanremo Nature and Landscapes Three beauful Golf Clubs nearby Outdoor Sports

• Sanremo Golf Club – Circolo Golf degli Ulivi – 18 holes One of the oldest clubs in the area, it dates back to the thires and offers a 18 hole course, built along the slopes sorrounding the town. Althoug it cannot be listed among long courses, many holes require considerable skills andutmost aenon.

• Golf Club – 9 holes– 7 km – 10 minute drive from Sanremo Ideally located 150 meters above sea level, surrounded by thick Mediterranean vegetaon and favored by a climate that makes it playable in every month of the year, it is the perfect place to sasfy both the most ardent golfer and those who love to be in contact with uncontaminated nature. The course (9-hole par 33) is surrounded by extremely pleasant scenery and extends for a total of 2.200 meters.

• Garlenda Golf Club – 18 holes – 75 km – 1 hour drive from Sanremo Garlenda Golf Club was founded in 1964 by two Brish designers John Morrison and John Harris. The Club is situated in the Lerrone valley, which is one of the most beauful and picturesque valleys of the Ligurian hinterland, surrounded by ancient olive groves and pine forests. The golf course is 6.085 mt long and offers 18 holes. A beauful swimming pool surrounded by nature is available to members and daily players who can enjoy relax moments.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 20 What to see in the French Riviera History and Architecture Montecarlo, Principauté de Monaco Shops and Boutiques

• Distance from Sanremo: 45 km – 45 minutes drive • Visit duraon: 5 hours • Montecarlo is probably the best known place of the French Riviera, home of the Prince of Monaco and associated with movie stars and the Grand Prix.There are several tourist aracons in Montecarlo, among which: • The Cathedral - Built with the stark white stones from La Turbie in 1875, this Roman- Byzanne-style building houses the burial places of past sovereigns, including Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. • The Exoc Garden of Monaco has been a unique site since it was opened to the public in 1933. In its presgious, open-air seng, it brings together a wide variety of “succulent” plants. • The Oceanographic Museum - With a world-wide reputaon, this exceponal museum is dedicated to all marine sciences. Its collecons of marine fauna collected by Prince Albert 1st are invaluable. Its famous “Aquarium” where the rarest species of fish in magnificent shapes and colours swim about in 90 pools, offers a grandiose spectacle. • The Casino - Designed by Charles Garnier, the legendary architect who also built the majesc Opera, the Monte-Carlo Casino was dedicated from the outset to the art of gaming. With its frescoes in the style of Boucher, its bas-reliefs, sculptures and caryads, and an astonishing gold and marble atrium, the architecture exerts an unforgeable emoonal impact. • The Old Port, with its restaurants and cafes and many shops and bouques, from couture to jewelry.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 21 What to see in the French Riviera History and Architecture Nice and Eze Village Shops and Boutiques

• Distance from Sanremo: 56 km – 50 minutes • Visit Duraon: 4 hours • Nice is the capital of the Alpes Marimes département and the second biggest city of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region aer . • The Promenade des Anglais ("Promenade of the English") is a promenade along the Baie des Anges. Before Nice was urbanized, the coastline was bordered by a deserted stretch of beach covered with large pebbles.In the second half of the 18th century, many wealthy English people, proposed the construcon of a walkway along the sea. • The Hotel Negresco on the Promenade des Anglais was named aer Henri Negresco (1868–1920) who had the palaal hotel constructed in 1912. Another place worth menoning is the small street parallel to the Promenade. This secon of the city is referred to as the "Zone Pietonne", or "Pedestrian Zone". Here, tourists can find a fine selecon of restaurants, cafés, as well as several bakeries with coffee, cake, and a terrace. There are also plenty of small shops selling clothing, shoes, and souvenirs. • Old Nice is also home to the Opéra de Nice, built at the end of the 19th Century under the design of François Aune. Today, it is open to the public and provides a regular performances. • Other sights to see include The Cathedral, the famous Flower Market, the Observatory, The Old Port, The Castle and the main square, such as Place Massena and Place Garibaldi. • 18 kilometers from Nice, Eze Village, is a medieval village, famous worldwide for the view of the sea from its hill top. Its Jardin botanique d'Èze is known for its collecon of cactus and succulents, as well as its panoramic views. Walt Disney spent a significant amount of me in Èze. The oldest building, the Chapelle de la Sainte Croix dates back to 1306. • The small medieval village is famous for its beauty and charm. Its many shops, art galleries, hotels and restaurants aract a large number of tourists and honeymooners. As a result Èze has become a "museum village", few local residents live here. From Èze there are gorgeous views of the Mediterranean Sea. The Fragonard perfume factory has a sales outlet here.

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 22 What to see in the French Riviera History and Architecture Cannes and Grasse Shops and Boutiques

• Distance From Sanremo: 90 km – 70 minutes drive • Visit Duraon 5 hours • Cannes is a busy tourist desnaon and host of the annual Cannes Film Fesval. The city is also famous for its various luxury shops, restaurants, and hotels. • La Croisee is the waterfront avenue with palm trees. La Croisee is known for picturesque beaches and for restaurants, cafés and bouques. La Suquet, the old town, provides a good view of La Croisee. The forfied tower and Chapel of St Anne house the Musée de la Castre. The Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned on the Île Sainte-Marguerite. • The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence houses arfacts from prehistoric to present, in an 18th century mansion. The Musée de la Castre has objects from the Pacific Atolls, Peruvian relics and Mayan poery. Other venues include the Musée de la Marine, Musée de la Mer, Musée de la Photographie and Musée Internaonal de la Parfumerie. • Nineteenth-century Cannes can sll be seen in its grand villas, built to reflect the wealth and standing of their owners and inspired by anything from medieval castles to Roman villas. Also known as the Quarer des Anglais, this is the oldest residenal area in Cannes. • 20 km from Cannes • Grasse, became the capital of perfume in the late 18th century, thanks to the abundance of floral crops favoured by its specific microclimate, and put the basis of a powerful industry with an extraordinary development and influence even today. • Grasse's main aracon is the Cathedral, dedicated to Notre Dame du Puy and founded in the 11th century. In the interior, are three works by Rubens and one by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a French painter nave of the town. • Other sights include: Saracen Tower, standing at 30 m., monumental gate of the Hôtel de ville Fragonard Museum, established in 1921, Internaonal Museum of Perfume, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence, Church of Placassier, built in 1644

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 23 Shops and Boutiques Food and Typical products

Food • The typical recipes are: the home made pasta, as the trofie (a short kind of fresh pasta) and the ravioli, served with (a delicious sauce made with basil, pine-seeds, cheese and olive oil), the different kinds of salad and the stuffed vegetables. • Among the main courses you can taste the torta verde (a pie stuffed with rice and vegetables), the coniglio al vermenno (rabbit meat prepared with Vermenno wine) and the excellent kinds of , among which the most typical is the sardenaira, based on tomatoes, sardines, special olives from Arma di Taggia (taggiasche) and oil Local Products • Liguria produces one of the best olive oils of Italy, with a delicate perfume and a low acidity that make it parcularly digesble. • The Olive Museum in Imperia celebrates the ancient farming tradion that characterizes the mountainsides closest to the Mediterranean. • Local Wines include: Pigato, Vermenno, Rossese, Ormeasco

HUGO TRUMPY & TRUMPY TOURS 24 Contacts and References

• Hugo Trumpy Via San Siro 10 – 16122 Genova, Italy Tel. +39 010 2494.1 [email protected]

• Contact Giorgio Grillo – Operaon Manager [email protected]

• Trumpy Tours Piazza Dante, 6/ - 16121 Genova, Italy Tel. +39 010 587615 [email protected]

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