Here's our schedule for the main event.
DAY BY DAY
Here’s a guide to what’s planned. Your Roadbook will be filled with details of interest at each destination and points along the way. Details subject to change.
1. Sunday May 17th
Arrive in Nice, check into hotel. Meet for informal dinner in the wonderfully characterful Vieux Nice Old Town centre... followed by ice cream from the biggest selection of flavours in France. Have you every tried balsamic vinegar flavoured ice cream?
2. Monday May 18th
Visit the huge Antiques and collectables fair in Nice. Collect rental cars, drive to Cannes (an easy drive, following our route instructions). Visit the world-renowned La Croisette, shops and the famous beach. See where the Cannes Film Festival action takes place. Optional trip to the excellent car museum nearby. Stay overnight at hotel in Cannes. Dinner in a renowned trendy Cannes restaurant
3. Tuesday May 19th
Drive to gorgeous destination of St Tropez, taking our scenic route - roof down, of course! Time to explore once you get there - you’ll see why this is one of the most highly regarded and beautiful destinations in the world. Check into our centrally located hotel. Time for a swim at the hotel's pool. Dinner in St Tropez
4. Wednesday May 20th
Racetrack day! See separate details. Partners may attend track day (additional fee for lunches if required) or explore St Tropez. Overnight and dinner in St Tropez
5. Thursday May 21st
Drive to Mougins via Grasse - the world capital of the perfume industry. Set in the mountains, this pretty town is awash with fragrances. Tour of one of the fascinating perfume factory museums. Time for a dip at our Mougins hotel swimming pool. Dinner at a magnificent restaurant in a medieval mountain-top village - and overnight in Mougins
6. Friday May 22nd
Drive back to Nice, via magnificent ancient mountain-top village of St Paul de Vence, famous for its many art galleries. Return rental cars. Our private lunch with Bob Constanduros, international F1 commentator, in Nice. Note the car rental, hotel and lunch venue are all in close walking distance. Free evening
7. Saturday May 23rd
Grand Prix practice & qualifying. Final dinner in picturesque village of Villefranche sur Mer on the coast between Monaco and Nice (easy access by taxi or train)
8. Sunday May 24th
66th Grand Prix de Monaco
Note: You’ll need to make your own hotel arrangements from the 23rd onwards. There are many choices in the region, some in Monaco including Grand Prix views. We can provide suggestions.Below: Excellent shop at Mougins car museum, Grand Prix action, view between Nice and Monaco
