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Boutique shopping for your holiday of tomorrow Univairmer opens new Cannes address
he recently opened La boutique des Croisières is found on the western edge of Cannes’ historic old town, just a few minutes’ walk from the quays that see the footfall of thousands of visitors headed off to different destinations each year. the shop and its team are specialists in cruise ship and luxury liner travel, and are on hand throughout the year to assist its customers in selecting (or creating) the perfect itinerary for the dream travel experience. From the Mediterranean to the Caspian, the black to the baltic and the Atlantic to the Pacific, La boutique des Croisières works directly with some of the cruise
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industry’s most well-known and respected organisations to offer an unparalleled level of choice and service. but it’s not all about ocean voyages as the shop is also partnered with a range of river cruise companies that offer bespoke journeys down some of the world’s most enigmatic and beautiful water courses such as the Elbe and the yangtze. Discover too the majesty and unrivalled beauty of the polar regions through La boutique des Croisières’ unique network of holiday providers. Customers are invited to pop into the shop on Mondays, tuesdays and Saturdays or make an appointment online to ensure you receive the attention you need.
WinTer sales Six weeks of shopping t’s starting to look like the start of this year is going to be a particularly chilly one; that’s what we’re telling ourselves anyway as an excuse for hitting the winter sales. From cashmere in Cannes to stilettos in Monaco and fine linens in Liguria, here’s when to get the best bargain. In the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes, the winter sales kick off on 11th January and end on 21st February according to the strict French rules restricting sales to just six weeks. Most shops reduce their prices consecutively during
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the sales period so for items such as electronics, the last fortnight is your chance to strike gold. Monaco’s sales are starting one week earlier on 2nd January and, as such, will likely finish a week earlier although no official dates had been announced by the principality as Riviera Insider went to print. Just over the border in Liguria, the winter sales commence on 5th January and come to a close on 18th February. From beautiful Italian leather shoes to décor and classic home wear, this region will be our shopping destination in 2017.
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