Pre-Arrival Information
Cannes
Apartment 2
15 rue Notre Dame
Cannes
06400
France
www.3unique.rentals
Tel +33 (0)6 11 98 39 29
Tel +44 (0)7770 677506
For all enquiries you can contact us at anytime on either number above.
Last updated: 3 February 2024 15:23 GMT
Welcome to Cannes
Introduction
We hope you find this information page helpful in preparing for your stay in our apartment in Cannes. To keep this guide as short as possible I have only included the information that you need to know (we would suggest that your read it in its entirety) prior to your arrival but you might find it helpful to read the Guest Infomation book in addition to this pre-arrival guide. Our web site www.3unique.rentals can also prove an invaluable source of information. And of course we are only a phone call or email away to help you with any aspect of your stay.
PLEASE CALL US if you have any problems whatsoever on the either number above; we are here to help at any time.
Check – in
Check in to the apartment is on a self check in basis using digicodes. You will not be met at the apartment and there is no need to collect keys.
Check in time is anytime after 16:00 and without prior arrangement we would ask you not to arrive at the apartment before then. Sometimes it might be possible to gain access to the apartment earlier than 16:00 so please contact us if you would like an early check in.
Entry to the apartment
Digicodes:
The apartment is on the second floor of the building. Entry to the apartment is by two digicode locks. One to enter the building and one to enter the apartment. You will be sent the codes by email shortly before your rental starts.
PLEASE DO NOT DIVULGE THESE CODES TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF YOUR PARTY.
Keys:
Inside the apartment you will find three sets of keys. The keys are on hooks inside the cupboard housing the boiler. This is in the kitchen above and to the right of the oven. If you wish to use keys instead of/as well as the digicodes. Please LEAVE these keys on the hooks when you leave. Failure to do so will result in a deduction from the security deposit.
Check – out
Check out to the apartment is on a self check out basis. You will not be formally checked out of the apartment.
We ask that you check out no later than 10:00. Please ensure that the apartment is vacated promptly at or before this time to enable our cleaning people to thoroughly clean the apartment for new guests.
In exceptional circumstances a late check out may be possible but this is only by prior arrangement.
On check out please ensure:
- That you have removed ALL rubbish from the apartment.
- That you have left the keys hanging up in the boiler cupboard
- That you have left the safe open
- All the windows are securely fastened
Travelling to Cannes
Flights
Nice Airport: Getting to Cannes couldn't be easier, Nice airport is just 40 minutes away by car and the journey from the airport can be made by taxi, car, train, helicopter, power boat or bus.
Cannes - Mandelieu airport: is 5 minutes from Cannes centre and handles private aircraft and helicopter arrivals. More details can be obtained from their web site: www.cannes.aeroport.fr.
Most of our guests make their own travel arrangements. However, we are happy to offer assistance if required – although you or your agent will need to finalise any travel bookings.
Train
Cannes Station: is a mere 300 meters on foot from the apartment though if you have a lot of luggage you may need to take a taxi from the rank outside the station.
If you intend to walk, on leaving the station you should:
- Turn left cross over the pedestrian crossing
- Then turn right in to rue des Serbes.
- Crossover the rue Hoche and the rue d'Antibes.
- The next right after the rue d'Antibes is rue Notre Dames.
- 15 rue Notre Dame (B) is about 20 meters down the street on the right.
Train times can be looked up at and tickets booked on the SNCF Web Site (En) or SNCF Web Site (Fr). Other languages available.
Car
The apartment does not have it’s own parking and for many people a car is not really necessary in Cannes, particularly if you are only coming for a short stay. But if you are driving to Cannes there are several quite reasonably priced parking options available close to the apartment.
The locations of the car parks can be seen on the map below.
Please note that car parking spaces must be booked three weeks in advance for peak periods.
Parking Gray d'Albion
Parking Gray d'Albion is about 80 meters from the apartment. The cost if booked in advance is €145.00 for 7 days, €223.00 for 15 days and €321.00 for 30 days. If not booked in advance the cost is €28 per day, assuming that the car park is not full.
Reservations for Parking Gray d'Albion can be made on the Inter-parking-france.com.
Parking Palais
Parking Palais is about 220 meters from the apartment. The cost, if booked in advance, is €89.70 for 7 days OR €136.90 for 15 days. If not booked in advance the cost is €22.40 per day, assuming that the car park is not full.
Parking Lamy
Parking Lamy is about 750m from the apartment. A nice gentle stroll down the rue d'Antibes. Long stays must be booked in advance and the cost is €72.70 for 7 days, €103.00 for 15 days and €139.40 for 30 days. There is also a 30 day option at €139.40. If not booked in advance the cost is €22.40 per day. This is where we park when we drive to Cannes. Please note the entry is quite narrow.
Parking Laubeuf
Parking Laubeuf is about 1.3 kilometres from the apartment. A nice gentle stroll pass the marina that takes about 10 minutes on foot. The cost if booked in advance is €72.70 for 7 days or €103.00 for 15 days. If not booked in advance the cost is €22.40 per day, assuming that the car park is not full.
Reservations for Parking Palais, Parking Lamy and Parking Laubeuf can be made at cannes.com
Parking prices were last updated on 3 February 2024 15:23 GMT
and are subject to change without notice.
Transfers from the airport
Taxi
A taxi from the airport is the way to guarantee that you start your holiday in relaxed way. The cost of the taxi is approximately €120.00. We use Cedric who can be contacted on TBA or +33 (0)6 21 65 16 94
Bus
There is a regular bus service from Nice airport to Cannes Bus station. The number 210 Cannes Xpress goes from Nice airport Terminal 1 and 2 to Cannes Gare Routière (Bus Station) from 0:08 to 22:00 and takes about an hour from the Airport to the bus station, which is 10 minute (750 meters) or so walk from the apartment. The buses go twice an hour.
Power Boat
If you are looking for a special way to arrive in Cannes there can be no better way than by power boat. Prices start from around €200 each way per person.
Helicopter
For a speedier transfer one can really travel in style and fly into Cannes - Mandelieu airport by helicopter and take short taxi journey from the airport to the apartment. Please be aware that helicopters are only able to fly during daylight hours and in good visibility. Approximate prices (one way) and transfer times in a single engine helicopter are below:
From
(one way) |
1 to 3 pers |
1 to 5 pers |
Transfer time |
Cannes - Mandelieu |
€365 |
€565 |
15 mins |
Cannes Heliport |
€395 |
€625 |
15 mins |
Directions to the apartment
From Nice Airport
- Head east on Boulevard Maryse Bastié toward Avenue Henri Guillaumet
- After 150 m turn left onto Avenue Henri Guillaumet
- Then after another 200 m turn right onto Passage de la Caravelle
- At Rond-Point Lindbergh, take the 1st exit onto the Promenade des Anglais
- After 180 m you will merge onto Promenade des Anglais
- This continues onto Promenade Edouard Corniglion-Molinier
- After 400 m take the ramp to A8/Grenoble/Sophia-Antipolis/Carros
- Then shortly after this, about 250 m, you will merge onto Boulevard Georges Pompidou/D6202
- Then take the exit to Cagnes/Cannes/Aix-en-Provence and after 550 m this will enable you to merge on to the A8 auto route (attention speed cameras).
- After about 20 km take exit 42 toward Cannes-Centre/Le Cannet.
- Now follow this almost straight road for about 3 kms in to the heart of the Cannes. You are on the D6285 which is called the avenue du Campon and then the Boulevard Carnot. Make sure you stay in the right lane.
- At then end of the Boulevard Carnot you will come to traffic lights and from here you take the road almost directly opposite which drops down in to Cannes. This is the Rue Jean de Riouffe
- After 260 meters turn left into Rue Notre Dame and 15 rue Notre Dame is almost at the end of the road on your left
Important Information
Smoking
This is a NON SMOKING property. Smoking is permitted on the rear balcony but please use the ash trays provided.
Security
The apartment can be locked by key and is equipped with a safe for guests use. However Michael and Karen Broom Smith or their agents can take no responsibility for loss or theft from the apartment. Please bear this in mind if you are bringing valuables on holiday.
Safe
The apartment is equipped with a security safe in bedroom 2. We recommend that you use it for your valuables, passports etc. Please ensure that it is left open on departure.
Maximum Occupancy
The maximum number of guests is limited to six people over the age of 2 years of age.
Linen
One set of bed linen and towels are provided for the duration of your stay but if you would like changes of linen during your stay this can be arranged at an additional charge by prior arrangement.
Linen must not be taken out of the apartment. Please note we do not provide beach towels.
Daily Housekeeping Service
The apartment is cleaned ready for you arrival and on your departure but there is no daily house keeping or other services of this nature provided during your stay. If you require daily house keeping during your stay please let us know in advance. It is not usually possible to arrange this at short notice I am afraid.
Air Conditioning
The apartment is fully air conditioned. The main control unit is in the sitting room to the right of the door. We recommend that you have the fan set to low and would ask that you turn off the air conditioning each time you leave the apartment. Please do not use the air conditioning to heat the apartment. Please use the central heating system.
Heating
The heating, if required, is very efficient but please do not leave it on over night or when you leave the apartment. To turn the heating on simply press the button above the radiator symbol on the boiler, which is in the kitchen.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. Plugs have two round pins. If you are bringing personal electrical items, please bring your own plug adaptors.
Insurance
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for your holiday (cancellation, curtailment, baggage loss, injury/accident, other medical emergencies, loss or damage to the apartment etc). Please remember to bring your insurance documents with you.
Internet Access
The apartment is equipped with wi-fi fibre internet connection (450 mbit/s download/450 mbit/s upload) with unlimited free access for guests, so feel free to bring your laptop. However, please bear in mind security considerations and that Michael and Karen Broom Smith cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused through use of the wi-fi broadband. There is also an iMac computer in the kitchen for guests use.
Network SSID: 3Unique
Password: DISPLAYED IN APARTMENT
Childcare and Nannies
We have not ourselves used any of the baby sitting services in Cannes for our son so can not vouch from personal experience about any particular service but the tourist office has provided us with the following agencies who provide childcare and baby sitting services.
YOOPALA
1 rue d’Antibes
06400 Cannes
Tel: +33 (0)9 88 77 66 80, Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00
www.yoopala.com
contact@yoopala.com
Baby-sitting
INITIATIVE EMPLOI - PROXIM SERVICES
5 rue Borniol
06400 Cannes
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 39 00 63, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00
Baby Sitting.
QUOTIDIEN PLUS
11 avenue du Camp Long
06400 Cannes
Tel: +33 (0)6 10 49 07 95, 24h/24h
Baby-sitting
AXION SP
29 boulevard de La Ferrage
4th floor
06400 Cannes
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 98 48 25, Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00
+33 (0)6 99 72 27 77, 24h/24h
Childcare and help for the elderly, infirm and handicapped as well as other services such as cleaning and ironing.
Bureau Information Jeunesse Cannes
3 rue Georges Clémenceau
06400 Cannes
Tel: +33 (0)4 97 06 46 25
Other
DON'T FORGET
1. Your tickets, passport and visas (if required). Please check that your passport is valid for the duration of the holiday; we recommend that the validity extends for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of return.
2. Your credit cards (MasterCard or Visa cards are widely accepted in France, even for small transactions) and your debit card (for withdrawing cash from the many cash machines in Cannes) with their PIN numbers, and a small quantity of Euros.
3. Don't forget beach towels, sunglasses and sun cream.
DO BRING
The apartment is equipped with Apple TV, Sonos and UK Free to Air Channels over the internet. There is a small selection of traditional games but do feel free to bring your own.
DON'T BRING
You do not need to bring towels (but you do need BEACH TOWELS), hair driers, linen, cots or high chairs or baby listeners as these are all provided.
Please let us know of any errors in this document or any additions that you would find helpful in preparing for your stay.