... stay in a self-catering apartment next week on rather a tight budget. Happy to experiment and cook most of the time but it would be a treat to dine out somewhere at least once! Any good suggestions for places that won't break the bank? Much appreciated..Nemo50 Ballywalter ... more

... too far away from Vence but also provide lots of accommodation options. Either of these locations would put you right in between Cannes and Monaco but close to Nice and the airport. Here you'll find private villas and apartments for rent. Try www.moulinduloup.com Aussie living in London ... more

... 1 week and up), apartment/vacation rentals really seem to be a very good option. However, does anyone have any recommendations of websites where I could search for these? I have found a few online but my assumption is that the website company takes a cut, hence higher prices. Is ... more

... reviews posted on the Holiday-Rentals site. From my experience, they are genuine and give you a good idea of what to expect. One small point to be aware of is that old town in Villefrance consists of a maze of very narrow pedestrianised streets with LOTS of steps, so ... more

Many thanks for the info. We ended up going with trusty Hotel Darse, but I was very grateful for your input. The apartment rental "industry" is overwhelming indeed! Especially with so few rated here on TA. Thanks again! ... more

... and would like to be able to stock up on beer/wine, breads, cheeses, sausage etc to enjoy on the terrace of our hotel room. The more variety the better and the cheaper the better. We have a rental car and are staying down by the promenade. Thanks in advance ... more

... freezing, even the Canadians on vacation thought it was cold - the mermaid was wearing a fur coat - the locals were all sitting outside cafes having ice creams and cold drinks !! Re weather, sounds like you do have it "covered" - it could be almost anything. We spent Christmas in Monaco a ... more

Searched this forum for suite rental, got no hits. Looking for a self-contained suite for a couple of weeks in September / October, in Menton area or the hills northwards. Want to stay in Menton so we can be near Italy, mais en France parce que je parle francais un ... more

You could look at www.holiday-rentals.co.uk ... more

tennisjazz, Look on VRBO.com. Here is the link for Menton apartments. tucsonbabe http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/region/europe/france/french-riviera/menton ... more