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Summary NAUTICAL ACTIVITIES
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ACTIVITIES WITH A FRENCH RIVIERA PASS
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HIKING A DAY IN SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR A DAY IN NICE TRAIN DES MERVEILLES, TRAIN DES PIGNES AND PÉTANQUE WELLNESS ACTIVITIES : BALNEOTHÉRAPY NOTRE DAME DE LAGUET
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RESTAURANTS AND MERENDAS WITH THE “CUISINE NISSARDE” LABEL
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AUTHENTIC NIÇOISE RECIPES
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SHOPPING FOR YOUR LITTLE COMPANIONS CONTACT DETAILS
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NAUTICAL ACTIVITIES IN SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR SEA KAYAK
Activity accessible from 6 years old. Novices accepted Multi-seating kayak Unique coastal Panorama Lifejacket provided. NAUTIC CENTER (AGASC) 416 Avenue Eugène Donadeï +33(0)4 93 07 53 73
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1-hour kayak hire for 2 or 3 people: 20€ 1-hour lessons available: 30€ CLUB VAR MER 260 Promenade Jacques Yves Cousteau +33(0)4 93 07 98 69
www.clubvarmer.fr/location-kayak
1-hour rental for 1 seat:12€ Rental of 1 hour to 2 places:18€
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Activity accessible from 8 years old. Numerous dive sites from Cap d'Antibes to St Jean Cap Ferrat. Experienced instructor. First dives, exploration or training. Tandem possible.
DIVING SCHOOL: PASSION SCUBA DIVING Môle Quai Central, Port Saint-Laurent-du-Var +33(0)6 12 91 52 15
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First dive at 70€ Bonus : purchase of a pass valid for the following season.
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For Seniors. The ultimate gentle sport. Relaxation in the water. Accessible to beginners.
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1 session at 6€ (for residents of Laurentins aged 62 and over). 1 session at 10€ (for non-Laurent residents aged 62 and over).. Bonus: purchase of a pass valid for 3 months, 10 tickets at 50€ for residents of Laurentine aged over 62 and 90€ for non-Laurentines aged over 62. O
M Y A Q U A S P O R T S +33(0)6 14 67 86 00
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Session at7€ Lessons take place in the sea near the Handiplage on the Les Goélands Promenade. Bonus: purchase of a season ticket at 55€ (or 5.50€/session), valid for 3 months.
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The sport of water walking. Fun and accessible. Muscle toning. Improves blood circulation. Good for morale and health.
MYAQUASPORTS Session at 6€ Contact details above. Lessons take place in the sea near the Handiplage on the Les Goëlands promenade. Bonus: you can buy a season ticket for 55€ (or 5.50€/session).
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BOAT TRIPS
Admire a superb sunset from Nice to Villefranche via Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. * Swimming at dusk * Music *Nice aperitif
NISSA CROISIÈRES BOAT TOURS Port, Quai Napoléon 1er à NICE +33(0)6 58 26 45 10
www.nissacrosieres.com
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JET BOAT TRIPS
Cars on water. Thrills guaranteed 2, 3 or 4, from 8 years old accompanied. Boat or skipper licence
JET CAR Quai Sud, Port St Laurent du Var +33(0)7 69 69 11 17
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ACTIVITIES POSSIBLE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A FRENCH RIVIERA PASS (FRP)
The FRP is a pass that allows you to save money by taking part in a wide range of activities listed in a guide. It can be bought online or at any Tourist Information Office in the Metropolitan area, including the one in Saint-Laurent-du-Var.
CERCLE NAUTIQUE DE CAP D'AIL
Plage Marquet - 06320 CAP D’AIL. +33(0)4 93 78 55 50
www.base-nautique-capdail.com
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60 min kayak hire (price without FRP: 15€). Kayak (price without FRP: 15€)
CAP FERRAT WATERSPORTS Plage du Royal Riviera - 3 Avenue Jean Monnet- 06230 SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT
+33(0)6 16 67 78 28
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30 min rental of a k ayak (price without FRP: 15€)
CLUB VAR MER 260 Promenade Jacques Yves Cousteau- 06700 SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR
+33(0)4 93 07 98 69
clubvarmer.fr/location-kayak
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TOURIST OFFICE OF SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT (PLACE OF RESERV RÉSERVATION)ATION) Quai Virgile Allari +33(0)4 93 76 08 90 www.saintjeancapferrat-tourisme.fr
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1h15 guided tour of St Jean Cap Ferrat (price without FRP: 15€). AMV SIRENES Gare maritime-Port de la Santé, Place Wilson 06230 VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER
+(33)04 93 76 65 65 amv-sirenes.com/website/
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2-hour guided cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco (price without FRP 25€).
TRANS CÔTE D'AZUR Quai Lunel- Port de Nice- 06300 Nice +33(0)4 92 00 42 30
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www.trans-cote-azur.com 1-hour coastal excursion departing from Nice (price without FRP 20€).
For information on water quality: https : //saintlaurentduvar.fr/etat-des-plages
For information on the presence of jellyfish: https://meduseo.com
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HIKINGS - IN COASTAL COUNTRY There are a range of walks to suit all abilities (easy, medium and sporty).
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To whet your appetite, we've selected an example of one of the many easy walks available in the Alpes-Maritimes department: A 2h30 hike, starting from Plage Marquet and taking in Cap d'Ail and the various capes (Caps Rognoso and Mala). Distance: 5 kilometres Difference in altitude: +/-100 metres
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Hiking maps available on: https://randoxygene.departement06.fr/littoral/sentier-de-cap-d-ail-9334.html Or on: https://www.outdooractive.com/fr/route/randonnee/france/marquet-la-mala-a-r45mn/136369347/
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HIKINGS - IN THE MIDLANDS Before any outing in the mountains, it is advisable to check the weather forecast by calling the Météo Montagne number and the state of the trails (closures) by calling : Weather forecast - +33(0)8 99 71 02 06 Trail conditions: https://randoxygene.departement06.fr/reconstruction-des-sentiers-de-randonnee-pedestre/listedes-sentiers-fermes-39063.html
To whet your appetite, we've selected an example of a moderately-difficult hike from among the many available in the Alpes-Maritimes department. 4-hour return hike, starting from Utelle- hameau de la Villette (620 m altitude). Distance: 8.4 kilometres Difference in altitude: +/- 650 metres.
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Hiking maps available on: https://randoxygene.departement06.fr/vesubie/madone-d-utelle-9373.html Or on: https://www.outdooractive.com/fr/route/randonnee/france/madone-d-utelle-a-r-depuisla-villette/198732436/
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HIKINGS- IN THE HIGH COUNTRY
To whet your appetite, we've selected a moderately-difficult available throughout the Alpes-Maritimes department.
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A 2h30 hike, starting from the Col de Turini (altitude 1604 metres), Distance: 5 kilometres Difference in altitude: +/-160 metres
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Hiking maps available on: https://randoxygene.departement06.fr/haute-vesubie/cretes-de-l-arpiha-9196.html Or on: https://www.outdooractive.com/fr/route/randonnee/france/cretes-de-larpiha/143249447/#dm=1
To find out more: www.randoxygene.org The three Randoxygène guides (Pays côtier, Moyen Pays and Haut Pays) are available from the Tourist Information Office in Saint-Laurent-du-Var. Metropolitan trails website: www.outdooractive.com/fr
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A DAY IN SAINT LAURENT DU VAR
In the morning, visit the old village for : the picturesque cobbled streets of an ancient border village its Romanesque church; both offering a refreshing moment of leisure and relaxation
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Use this map to explore the 11 points of interest in the historic old village, spread over 13 panels and 4 gates. Translations in English and Italian. Access for people with reduced mobility. Explanations for children with the "Gueyou" mascot. Self-guided discovery and tour, with no chronological order between points of interest.
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For lunch, go and eat in a restaurant labelled "cuisine nissarde" such as Passion des Mets in the town centre, close to the old town.
LA PASSION DES METS 18 BD LOUIS ROUX - 06700 SAINT LAURENT DU VAR +33(0)4 93 89 46 17
www.lapassiondesmets.fr
Afternoon: Make the most of it with a water sports activity (see options on pages 3 to 7), or go shopping at the Cap 3000 shopping centre (see page 20), or take a stroll along the banks of the Var.
Les Rives du Var On foot, scooter or bike....
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A DAY IN NICE !
Morning: Stroll through streets of Vieux Nice : for its centuries-old colourful facades
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discover the shops of local designers, artists and craftspeople
Visit the Cours Saleya market from Tuesday to Sunday from 6am to 1.30pm discover an array of local flavours visit the farmers and craftsmen buy flowers, fruit, vegetables, fish and seafood
Other markets : The night-time craft market Cours Saleya from 15/05 to 15/09, Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm to 12.30am The Brocante Market Cours Saleya all year round, every Monday from 7am to 6pm The Place du Palais Market for lovers of literature, art and collectors' items From 1/06 to 30/09 every Saturday from 7am to 7pm From 1/10 to 31/05 every Saturday from 7am to 5pm The Fish Market (Place St François-Vieux Nice) Sunday 1 January, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 1pm Marché aux fruits et légumes de la Libération (Avenue Malausséna)
From 31/01 to 31/12 every Tuesday and Sunday from 6am to 12.30pm
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Lunchtime: dine in a restaurant with the "cuisine nissarde" label (see page 18).
Afternoon: A breathtaking view of Nice from the Colline du Château! Accessible on foot (stairs) or by lift.
ACTIVITIES ACCESSIBLE WITH THE FRP
Little Voguette train for a 50-minute "Château Panoramique" tour Price without FRP: 12€ +33(0)6 20 38 09 00
www.francevoguette.com
Nice le Grand Tour bus Discover Nice and Villefranche sur Mer in one day with the tourist bus. On-board commentary with audio guides Fare without FRP: 23€ +33(0)4 92 29 17 00
www.nicelegrandtour.fr
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TAKE THE TRAIN DES MERVEILLES...
Sumptuous coastal and hinterland scenery. Free historical commentary by a guide-lecturer on the various villages you pass through. From Nice-ville to Tende on the 9.08am train (arriving in Tende at 11.33am). Commentary by a guide every day from 03/06 to 01/10 and every weekend from 07/10 to 05/11.
On the way back, we recommend the village of Saorge, where you can visit the 17th-century monastery overlooking the village.
Bonus: in summer from June to September, the Alpes-Maritimes "Day Pass" gives you unlimited travel over 1 day for 16€/adult, 10€/child and 10 euros for other members of your tribe up to 8 accompanying adults, whereas the return Nice -Tende fare for 1 adult/1 child is 46 euros in high season.
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... OR THE TRAIN DES PIGNES
1h20 of time travel (steam train). 20 km of breathtaking scenery. From Nice, go to Nice Chemin de Fer de Provence station, located in the Quartier de la Libération at 4bis Rue Alfred Binet. It serves several stations, including Puget-Théniers, Entrevaux and Annot, all pretty villages worth visiting. Timetables and fares can be consulted at this address: https://www.traindespignes.fr/horaireset-tarifs/
On the way back, we recommend stopping off at Entrevaux, a typical medieval village with a majestic fort and drawbridge. This is an extraordinary site set amidst olive groves, built on a narrow rocky outcrop and surrounded by a loop of the river Var.
Bonus: in summer, if you're coming as a family, you can take advantage of a special price (2 adults/2 children aged 4 to 11, for example, for Puget-Théniers-Entrevaux = €50, compared with the normal price of 2 adults: 2 children =66€).
FUN AND RELAXATION: PETANQUE! François Layet bowling green Park F. Layet Montaleigne bowls club 88 Chemin de la Tour Carrée La Fare petanque court Avenue F. Teisseire.
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WELL-BEING OUTING: A DAY OF BALNEOTHERAPY AT BERTHEMONT LES BAINS
A day of balneotherapy, well-being and relaxation guaranteed! A natural, soothing setting in pure mountain air. Discover the different balneotherapy treatments at https://www.valvital.fr/valvitalshop/spa_ sejour
With the FRP: 1 entry to the Aqua-détente area of the Thermal Spa including thermal pool, sauna, hammam, panoramic terrace with jacuzzi and solarium. Accessible from age 12. Rate without FRP: 25€
To get there by bus from Nice (Grand Arénas), take bus no. 90 at 9am and then the free shuttle bus no. 94. Visit Roquebillière's two churches. Take an easy hike called "Plangast" for a breathtaking view of Roquebillière : Start: Roquebillière (620m) Distance: approx. 4km - Total duration: approx. 1h30 From the church (marker 79), turn left into rue St-Julien as far as marker 80 on leaving the village. Go uphill as far as the retirement home. Continue up the hill until you come to a crossroads and take the small road down to the right towards the Plangast plateau. Cross the plateau, dotted with houses, and take a short cut back down to the main road. Reach the church of St-Michel-de-Gast below the road. Return to the village along the Félix Gatti promenade. For those with vehicles, a village called Roquebillière is well worth a visit, around 15 minutes away by car.
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LA TRINITÉ : VISIT NOTRE DAME DE LAGUET This Baroque-style sanctuary is nicknamed "Nice's little Lourdes". The statue of the Virgin Mary is enshrined in a "casket of gratitude", and there are thousands of paintings and votive plaques. Listed as a historic monument by decree of 12 January 1931, it's well worth a visit! At the Laghet sanctuary, you're welcome for a few hours or a few days. The guests welcomed here find both physical rest and spiritual strength. The shrine's guest house is open all year round to pilgrims, families, young people and all groups wishing to take a rest or retreat there, or to make a pilgrimage or hike. The shrine is open from 7am to 9.30pm (8.30pm on Sundays and Mondays). Free parking. Address: route de Laghet - 06340 La Trinité Tel: +33(0)4 92 41 50 50 bienvenue@sanctuaire-laghet.fr hotellerie@sanctuairelaghet.fr Access by car: from Nice: exit 57, La Turbie and follow Laghet from Menton: exit 58, La Turbie then Laghet
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Access by bus: Line ZOU 603 from Nice Vauban to Monaco.
If you have a car, you can extend this day of discovery with a visit to the Lessatini Estate, a producer of olive oil and other olive-based specialities. A d d r e s s : 7 7 v i e u x c h e m i n d e L a g h e t 06340 La Trinité Tél : +33(0)6 18 07 31 65
And for those with a sweet tooth, don't forget to stop off at the LAC chocolate shop. Address: QUAR De Nartas 113 rte Laghet - 06340 La Trinité Tel: +33(0)4 93 85 44 56
Since 1995, Maison Lac has gone from strength to strength, particularly in Nice where it is mainly present. Since 2006, it has been a member of the prestigious Relais Desserts International Association, and after winning the award for "best of the best" chocolatiers in France on 4 occasions, it was recently crowned "Unmissable" among the 20 best chocolatiers in France by the famous Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat.
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RESTAURANTS AND MERENDA WITH THE CUSINE NISSARDE LABEL
LA PASSION DES METS (RESTAURANT) 18 Bd Louis Roux - 06700 Saint-Laurent-du-Var +33(0)4 93 89 46 17 www.lapassiondesmets.fr
LA PASSION DES METS (CATERER)) 29 av des Filiganes - 06700 Saint-Laurent -du- Var +33(0)4 93 14 34 91 www.lapassiondesmets.fr
Full list available from the Tourist Information Office in Saint-Laurent-du-Var and on explorenicecôtedazur : https://www.explorenicecotedazur.com/pre parer/restaurants/cuisine-nissarde/
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AUTHENTIC NIÇOISE RECIPE
"La ratatouïa nissarda" La Ratatouille niçoise Needless to say, ratatouille is one of the bestknown and perhaps best-loved dishes from the Comté region of Nice. It can be eaten hot or cold.
Ingredients : 1 kg aubergines, 1 kg green peppers 1 kg long courgettes, 1 kg onions 1.5 kg tomatoes, 10 garlic cloves 5 pinches of crumbled thyme leaves, 1 bunch of parsley, 1 handful of 20 basil leaves Flour - Olive oil - Salt - Pepper 1- Cut the aubergines and courgettes into 1 cm-thick slices. Separate the aubergines and courgettes courgettes into 2 separate terrines. Sprinkle very lightly with flour. 2 - Cut the peppers into thin strips, remove the stalks and seeds and set aside in a terrine. in a bowl. 3 - Thinly slice the onion and set aside. 4 - Peel, seed and drain the tomatoes. Set aside. 5 - In a frying pan, fry the aubergine slices in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Fry the courgettes in the same way in another pan. In a third pan, fry the peppers in the same way in strips. Repeat in a fourth pan for the onions. 6 - In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, simmer the finely chopped garlic, basil and herbs in the olive oil, the tomatoes, crushed between the fingers, until the sauce is concentrated. 7- In a large casserole dish, over an extremely low heat, add the vegetables as soon as each one has reached the desired degree of doneness. Add salt to taste. 8 - When the tomato sauce is well concentrated, stir it into the mixture, stirring carefully with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess oil from the ratatouille using the lid, turning the casserole dish 90 degrees, and serve.
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SHOPPING When you get back from your holidays, why not buy some gifts for your family? AT THE CAP3000 SHOPPING CENTRE 217 Av Eugène Donadeï - 06700 SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR
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A shopping break. There are 279 shops to choose from, as well as 43 places to have lunch. Benefit from 3 hours free parking. Some typical gift ideas: At the "Cure Gourmande", for example, you can buy fruity bites and biscuits filled with a variety of flavours. At "Au Comptoir de Mathilde" you can take home tapenade, liqueurs and their specialities (Baba soaked in limoncello, lemon liqueur) At l'Occitane en Provence, you'll find perfumes and beauty products made with natural essences typical of Provence (lavender, almond, orange blossom, etc.). The head office is located in Manosque in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
IN THE OLD TOWN OF NICE
The narrow streets of Old Nice are full of little souvenir shops of all kinds, so don't hesitate to drop in for a visit!
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FOR YOUR LITTLE COMPANIONS BABYSIT DOG OR PET SITTER
What if during your activities you gave your best friend your best friend to a pet sitter?
ANIMAUTE Quality certified by a veterinarian www.animaute.fr Between €44 and €50/day, for a small dog to be looked after by a family in Saint-Laurent-du-Var.
ROVER www.rover.com Between 16 and 40€/day, for a small dog to be looked after by a family in Nice and the surrounding area.
LIST OF BEACHES ACCESSIBLE TO DOGS (on a lead) Plage des Vespins - SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR Plage du Carras et Plagein front of Lenval Hospital - NICE Plage de l'Hippodrome - CAGNES-SUR-MER Plage de la Pointe des 2 Rubes -VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER
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PARKS WHERE DOGS CAN RUN FREE Place de la Résistance, 270 Av du 11 Novembre - 06700 SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR
+33(0)4 92 12 42 42 Parc des Canebiers, 3 Mont St Anne - 06800 CAGNES-SUR-MER
+33(0)4 93 22 19 00 Parc du Mont Boron - 4 Bd Maurice Maeterlinck - 06300 NICE
+33(0) 892 70 74 07 Le jardin Alsace Lorraine, 30-32 Bd Gambetta - 06000 NICE
+33(0) 890 21 28 14 Parc de la Méditerranée, 15 promenade de la plage - 06800 CAGNES-SUR-MER
+33(0)4 93 22 19 00
VETERINARIES IN SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR CAP 3000 Veterinary Clinic, avenue Léon Bérenger
+33(0)4 93 31 16 52
vetoussan06@gmail.com
Val d'Azur Veterinary Clinicr, 235 Av des Mouettes +33(0)4 81 68 35 98
www.veterinaire-val-dazur.fr
Argo Veterinary Clinic, 181 Av du 11 Novembre. +33(0)4 93 31 94 09
www.argos-veterinaire.com
VET EMERGENCIES IN SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR +33(0)4 22 53 05 05
PET ALERT 06 (if your pet is lost)
https://m.pet-alert-06.fr
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