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At press time, Smarts were available for rent in Europe only; prices for Cabrio convertibles start at $67 for the weekend and $148 for the week. Try Avis (www.avisworld.com), National (www.nationalcar.com), Hertz (www.hertz.com), and Europcar (www.europcar.com). All Smarts are two-seaters, with space for two suitcases.
WHERE TO STAY
Château de la Chèvre d'Or Even if you're not staying the night, drop in for dinner at the hotel's Michelin two-starred restaurant overlooking the sea. (Note: Closed Nov. 12-Mar. 6.) Doubles from $260. Rue du Barri, Eze-Village, France; 33-4/92-10-66-66; www.chevredor.com
Hôtel Columbus This sexy boutique hotel is an ode to minimalist cool in over-the-top Monaco. Doubles from $222; 23 Ave. des Papalins, Fontvieille, Monaco; 377/92-05-90-00; www.columbushotels.com
WHERE TO EAT
Café de Turin Dinner for two $60. 5 Place Garibaldi, Nice, France;
33-4/93-62-29-52
BEST VALUE Il Terrazzino Simple, family-style Italian restaurant with a loyal Monegasque clientele. Dinner for two $50. 2 Rue des Iris, Monte Carlo, Monaco; 377/93-50-24-27
MUSEUMS AND SIGHTS
Fondation Maeght St.-Paul-de-Vence, France; 33-4/93-32-81-63; www.fondation-maeght.com
Monte-Carlo Casino Place du Casino, Monte-Carlo, Monaco; 377/92-16-23-00; www.casino-monte-carlo.com
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