1 With accommodation in our residence Table of contents 1 - General Information p. 2-5 Your arrival in Antibes Housing in a studio The room The deposit The touristic tax The services Castel Arabel & Aragon 2 - Parents p. 6 Assignment to a School How to get to School First Monday at School Meals 3 - Kids p. 7 Assignment to a School First Monday at School Meals & Transfers Activities 4 - Map of the city p. 8
2 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION YOUR ARRIVAL IN ANTIBES : IF YOU HAVE A TRANSFER, A DRIVER WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU UPON YOUR ARRIVAL! At the Nice Côte d Azur airport : The driver will be waiting for you at your arrival gate with a name sign or a sign with «(C.I.A.)». If you don t see the driver, please make your way to the information desk of the airport ( Informations ) situated in front of the arrival gates; ask if there is a message for you, if not, call the emergency number or the residence number At the Antibes train station : The driver will be present at the exit of the train station with a name sign or a sign with «(C.I.A.)». If you don t see the driver, call the emergency number or the residence number. Arrival and departure transfers are only guaranteed from 6.30am to 9.00pm (Saturday and Sunday) Outside this time, you will have to take a taxi. Reminder: Airport transfers (one way) possible for the family 60 The key of your studio and welcome information package will be available in the residence (we will provide you with the details upon your reservation). IF YOU DON T HAVE A TRANSFER, Please make sure you arrive during the reception opening hours! IF YOU ARE COMING BY YOUR OWN MEANS TO ANTIBES : You will find the necessary information on pages 4-5 to make your way to your residence. EMERGENCY NUMBER : a telephone hotline is provided during the weekend in case of any problem. (33) (0) 4 92 90 71 70 It is imperative that you inform us of your exact arrival time 2 weeks before your arrival. If the information is not provided, we will not be able to guarantee your arrival transfer and you will have to pay for a taxi (50-70 ) Airport Information : (33) (0)820 423 333 Bus Information : (33) (0)493 391 139 Train Information : www.sncf.com
3 HOUSING IN A STUDIO : Families can choose : A double studio (2 beds) in our residences Aragon or Castel Arabel. A triple studio (3 beds) in our residence Castel Arabel. A quadruple studio or two double studios (3-4 beds) side by side or communicating in our residences Aragon or Castel Arabel. THE ROOM : The keys of the room will be available from 4pm. In all our residences, housework needs to be done by the students during their stay. Sheets are changed by our staff once a week. They must leave their room in perfect order and cleanliness upon departure. Should this not be the case, a fee of 50 will be retained from their deposit to clean the room. Damages caused by the students and the possible losses are the student s responsibilities. The students are kindly requested to leave the room before 10am the day of their departure. THE DEPOSIT : In all of our residences, a deposit of 200 /pax will be requested. It will be returned on the day of your departure, unless the room is not handed over in the same conditions it was given on the arrival day, or should anything be broken, or should there be any damage or loss of keys. The deposit can be made in cash or by credit card imprint THE TOURIST TAX : The city of Antibes requests that travellers staying in the city pay a tourist tax. This tax allows them to finance expenses linked to tourist traffic. Amount of tax per residence : Aragon Residence (Studios) : 1,50 /day/person Castel Arabel Residence (Studios) : 1,50 /day/person THE SERVICES : Sheets : provided Towels : NOT provided Laundry : Washing machine and dryer are available in all residences. Price for the use of the washing machine: 4 / Price for the use of the dryer: 2 Internet : Our residences: WIFI is available at a cost of 5 /week.
4 CASTEL ARABEL 3, Chemin de la Pinède (next to the Vilmorin square, in French: La place «Vilmorin») 06160 Juan-Les-Pins Tel : (33) (0)4 93 61 38 85 Emergency number : (33) (0)6 03 42 87 74 (33) (0)6 03 42 88 58 Reception Opening Hours: From Monday to Friday (except Tuesday) : 5:00pm to 7:00pm Saturday : 9:00am to 12:00pm Sunday : 11:00am to 7:30pm AIRPORT BUS TO ANTIBES : bus number 250 There is no train that goes directly to the airport Take the bus number 250 at the airport and get off at «La Régence» stop in Antibes. From this stop, it is a 10 min walk to the residence. PUBLIC BUSES : The nearest bus stop is «La Régence» JUANS-LES-PINS TRAIN STATION : Situated 800m from the residence MAP OF CASTEL ARABEL RESIDENCE rue Emilie CASTEL Av. Pierre Curry Arrêt: «La Régence» Place Vilmorin Avenue Vilmorin Gymnastique Place Vilmorin Bd des Nations Bd Raymond point carré Ch. Fournel Badine Rue Bricka GARE JUAN LES PINS Hotel de la Gare Avenue de l Esterel
5 ARAGON 65 Chemin Fournel Badine - 06160 Juan-Les-Pins Tél : (33) (0)4 97 21 38 98 Emergency number : (33) (0)6 20 87 34 56 Reception Opening Hours: From Monday to Friday (except Tuesday): 5:00pm to 7pm Saturday : 9:00am to 12:00pm Sunday : 11:00am to 7:30pm AIRPORT BUS TO ANTIBES : bus number 250 There is no train that goes directly to the airport Take the bus number 250 at the airport and get off at «La Régence» stop in Antibes. From this stop, it is a 10 min walk to the residence. PUBLIC BUSES : The nearest bus stop is «La Régence» JUANS-LES-PINS TRAIN STATION : Situated 800m from the residence MAP OF ARAGON RESIDENCE rue Emilie ARAGON Av. Pierre Curry Arrêt: «La Régence» Place Vilmorin Avenue Vilmorin Gymnastique Place Vilmorin Bd des Nations Bd Raymond point carré Ch. Fournel Badine Rue Bricka GARE JUAN LES PINS Hotel de la Gare Avenue de l Esterel
6 2 - PROGRAM FOR PARENTS ASSIGNMENT TO A SCHOOL : We have two schools: «Le Château» and «Le Port». Depending on your test results, the school, class, room number and teacher s name will be posted on the information bulletin board in the hall of the «Le Château» school. WARNING: No lessons on French national holidays during week days. The lessons are not replaced neither refunded except for the individual classes. HOW TO GET TO THE SCHOOL : ECOLE DU CHÂTEAU 28, Avenue du Château - 06600 Antibes Tél. (33) (0)4 93 33 83 51 Reception Opening Hours : From Monday to Friday : 10:30am - 11:00am 12:20pm - 1:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm ECOLE DU PORT 38, Bd d Aguillon - 06600 Antibes Tél. (33) (0)4 92 90 71 70 Reception Opening Hours : From Monday to Friday : 10:30am - 11:00am All of our residences are at 10 to 15 minute walk from the school. Upon arrival, the Head of the residence will provide you with a map of Antibes and will explain to you how to get to the school. No shuttle organised by us from the residence to the school. FIRST MONDAY AT SCHOOL : You have to be at 9:15am in the lobby of the school «Le Château» A welcome meeting is organised at 9:30am to show the school and to introduce you to the team. During this first day: - You will sit a written and oral French test in order to know your level. - You will participate in a visit of Antibes to discover the city and its attractions. If you have executive classes or individual classes only: you have a meeting at 8:30am in the school lobby where your teacher will await you. THE MEALS : In studios, you benefit from a fully equipped kitchenette so can prepare and have breakfast, lunch and dinner. For lunch If you are at school Le Château : we offer you a self-service restaurant that is located in the school. The meals are to be paid directly on the premises. If you are at school Le Port : you are in downtown Antibes and you will find a variety of restaurants and snack stands. You can also, if you wish, go to Le Château school that is 15 minute walk away.
7 3 - PROGRAM FOR KIDS ASSIGNMENT TO A SCHOOL : We have two schools: - Outside summer (02.04-24.06 & 27.08-28.10) : Le Château - During summer (25.06-26.08) : Campus Horticole Note : The school is indicated on the confirmation you received before your arrival. ECOLE DU CHÂTEAU 28, Avenue du Château - 06600 Antibes Tél. (33) (0)4 93 33 83 51 Reception Opening Hours : From Monday to Friday : 10:30am - 11:00am 12:20pm - 1:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm CAMPUS HORTICOLE 1285, Avenue Jules Grec 06600 Antibes Tél. (33) (0)6 04 59 04 17 Reception Opening Hours : 24/7 FIRST MONDAY AT SCHOOL : On arrival at the Residence, we will provide you with pick up time for the first Monday at school. 7.30am - 8.30am 8.45am 9.30am 12.00pm 1.30pm-3.30pm Wake up, shuttle to School and Breakfast Meet up with animators in the main playground/at reception for Introduction and School Visit Visit of Antibes of French test Lunch Visit of Antibes of French test MEALS AND TRANSFERS : All children s programs include a free shuttle as follows from Monday to Friday : - From residence to school in the morning. - From school to residence after lunch or after afternoon activities around 6.30pm. Fun Morning Activities Standard course including lunches At school/campus Lunch Lunch Transfers We will bring the kids back to the residence after the lunch at 13:40* We will bring the kids back to the residence after the lunch at 13:40* Day Program - Breakfast - Lunch We will bring the kids back to the residence at the end of the afternoon around 18:30 to 19:00* *ATTENTION: If the children are less than 13 years old, the parents must pick them up at the arrival of the bus! ACTIVITES : Kids are always supervised from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6.30pm during morning courses and afternoon activities and during full day excursion in the week-end. The rest of the time, the kids are under responsability of their parents. Afternoon activities include: - one half day excursion* - one afternoon of sport - one afternoon of sailing - one free afternoon with their parents** - one full day excursion per week (on the week-ends) * two half days excursion for 8-12 yo ** only for 13-17 y.o, nothing organised by CIA during this time
8 4 - MAP OF THE CITY CAMPUS HORTICOLE 1285, Avenue Jules Grec Salle Maison Polyvalente des Associations SCHOOL «LE CHÂTEAU» 28, Avenue du Château SCHOOL «LE PORT» OFFICE 38, Boulevard d Aguillon P P P P CASTEL ARABEL 3, chemin de la Pinède ARAGON 65, Chemin Fournel Badine FOR A MORE ACCURATE DISTANCE ESTIMATION, PLEASE CHECK ON: http://maps.google.fr/