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73rd Cavaillon Fair 2026, 7 to 11 November
73rd Cavaillon Fair from 7 to 11 November 2026: 400 stands, gourmet hall, pétanque competition. Free entry and parking.
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Today
HeroFestival Marseille 2026: Pop Culture, Cosplay and Fantastic Beasts Stars at Parc Chanot on 7 and 8 November
HeroFestival Marseille returns on 7 and 8 November 2026 at Parc Chanot: 30,000 m², over 100 guests, cosplay and gaming. Info and transport.
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Tomorrow
Bigflo & Oli in Concert at Le Dôme de Marseille on 8 November 2026, Karma Tour
Bigflo & Oli in concert at Le Dôme de Marseille on 8 November 2026, Karma Tour. Tickets, times and late-night return transport.
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In 6 days
Marseille Auto Show 2026 at Parc Chanot, 13 to 15 November
Marseille Auto Show 2026: over 40 brands at Parc Chanot from 13 to 15 November, 10am-7pm. 4th edition, €8 entry, access.
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In 6 days
Santon Fair and Christmas Markets 2026 in Marseille and Aix-en-Provence
Marseille Santon Fair from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 and Christmas markets across the region. Dates, venues and taxi transport.
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In 7 days
Aubagne Santon and Ceramics Market: Christmas 2026
Aubagne Santon and Ceramics Market on Cours Foch: santon makers and ceramicists for Christmas 2026. Free entry, access and MR Taxi transport.
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In 8 days
Marseille Ekiden 2026: team marathon relay on 15 November
15 November 2026 at Parc Borély: the Marseille Ekiden, a marathon relay for teams of six. Access, road closures and taxi transfers.
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In 13 days
SAVIM Marseille 2026: Wine and Gastronomy Fair at Parc Chanot, 20-23 November
The SAVIM returns to Parc Chanot from 20 to 23 November 2026. 450 exhibitors, opening hours, entry price and transport solutions. MR Taxi since 2012, available 24/7.
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In 15 days
The Istres Half Marathon 2026: 10 km and Half Marathon around the Étang de l'Olivier on 22 November
The Istres Half Marathon returns on 22 November 2026. Half marathon and 10 km, nearly 3,000 runners around the Étang de l'Olivier. Info, traffic and transport.
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In 20 days
Toulon Christmas Village 2026: 60 Chalets, Ice Rink and Entertainment from 27 November to 3 January
The Toulon Christmas Village runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Chalets on Place de la Liberté, children's village on Place d'Armes. Return by taxi.
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In 25 days
Orelsan in Concert at Le Dôme de Marseille on 2 and 3 December 2026
Orelsan in concert at Le Dôme de Marseille on 2 and 3 December 2026. Two dates, tickets, times and late-night return transport.
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In 36 days
Ollioules Christmas Trail 2026: Three Races in the Var Hills on 13 December
Ollioules Christmas Trail on 13 December 2026: three races from 16 to over 30 km. Practical info and transport with MR Taxi.
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In 51 days
Concerts at Le Dôme de Marseille, November-December 2026: the Dates to Note
All concerts at Le Dôme de Marseille from November to December 2026: Josman, Bigflo & Oli, Orelsan, PLK, Feu! Chatterton. Dates and late-night return transport.
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In 57 days
Paul McCartney Photographer at the Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence, until 3 January 2027
Paul McCartney photographer exhibition at the Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence: more than 250 photos of the Beatles, until 3 January 2027. Hours and access.
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Airport, medical transport, cruises, tours: our always-useful guides
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Marseille Airport Taxi Transfer: Complete Guide
Marseille airport taxi: guaranteed maximum price, real-time flight tracking, terminals MP1 and MP2, early flights. Get an online estimate. MR Taxi 24/7 since 2012.
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Reimbursable medical transport in PACA: your complete guide: French Social Security procedures, taxi or other approved medical transport, care centres
Reimbursable medical taxi in PACA: prescription, French Social Security third-party payment, dialysis, oncology, rehab. Trained driver, 24/7 in Provence.
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Boarding a cruise in Marseille: stress-free taxi transfer to the terminal
Cruise transfer in Marseille: taxi to the terminal. Timing, luggage and practical tips so you do not miss boarding.
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Night taxi in Provence: emergency, festival return, 5am flight, who answers when others sleep
Night taxi available 24/7 in Provence: emergency, late festival return, early-morning flight. Direct number, no app.
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Dialysis transport: the regularity that changes everything
Conventioned dialysis transport in Provence: same driver, same time, third-party payment. Routes to La Timone, Casamance, Pont-de-l'Étoile.
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Accompanying a lone or vulnerable patient to Marseille hospitals: more than transport
Driver for vulnerable patient or distant family: doorstep pick-up, hospital accompaniment, SMS update to relatives. Conventioned ride.
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Marseille Hospitals Among the World's Best: Getting Treated in PACA, an Asset
Newsweek 2026 ranking of the world's best hospitals: world top 10, La Timone 91st, 23 French hospitals including 3 in Marseille. CPAM-approved medical transport in PACA.
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The Calanques by private taxi: the must-do excursion from Marseille
Calanques by private taxi from Marseille: Sormiou, Morgiou, En-Vau by boat. Full-day itinerary adapted to access regulations and seasons.
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Airbus Helicopters Marignane: Transport Solutions for Business Professionals
MR Taxi provides punctual shuttles between the Airbus Helicopters campus in Marignane, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille Provence airport.
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Marseille Saint-Charles Station Taxi: Complete Guide
Saint-Charles station taxi: guaranteed maximum price, real-time train tracking, TGV-to-flight connections. Get an online estimate. MR Taxi 24/7 since 2012.
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Wedding in Provence: your driver from A to Z, from the town hall to the last dance
Private driver for your wedding in Provence: couple, family, guests, vans for groups. Bookable as half-day, full day or multi-vehicle coordination. Booking ahead is preferable, last-minute requests handled too.
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The Verdon Gorges from Aix-en-Provence: my favourite day
Verdon Gorges from Aix: Valensole lavender, Moustiers, Lake Sainte-Croix. Full day with a private driver, ideal in July.
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Corporate retreats in Provence: who organises the shuttles?
Shuttles and transfers for corporate retreats in Provence: station and airport pick-ups, multi-site, vineyard returns. Professional invoicing.
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The Côte Bleue by taxi: from Marseille to Martigues by the coastal road
Côte Bleue: Niolon, Carry-le-Rouet, Sausset, Carro, Martigues. The scenic alternative to the motorway, ideal for a half day from Marseille.
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Business transport to the industrial zones between Marseille, Gémenos, Aubagne and the Pays d'Aix
Business taxi for industrial zones: Paluds, Rousset, Vitrolles, La Penne. Pro accounts, shift hours, monthly invoicing. Quick account set-up.
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Business Travel in PACA: MR Taxi Corporate Service
MR Taxi offers transport packages for businesses in PACA: monthly invoicing, a dedicated driver for the day, 24/7 availability and discretion.
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Gordes, Roussillon, Les Baux-de-Provence: the Luberon by private taxi
Luberon day by private taxi from Marseille: Gordes, Sénanque, Roussillon, Les Baux. Best in June-July for lavender, September for harvest.
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PMR transport: what I have learnt on the ground
PMR transport in a standard taxi: practical know-how for elderly and post-op patients. Folding wheelchair, post-op hip, regular trips.
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Camargue by private taxi: pink flamingos, white horses and salt marshes from Marseille
Camargue by private taxi from Marseille: ornithological park, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Aigues-Mortes salt marshes. Full day, ideal April-June.
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Past
Walking Bass Festival 2026: The Last Raver, October 30-31 in Marseille
Walking Bass Festival 2026: Clash des Collectifs at Salle des Sucres on 30 October and The Last Raver at Parc Chanot on 31 October. Night-time return by taxi.
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Marseille-Cassis 20 km 2026: disrupted traffic, plan ahead
25 October 2026: 20,000 runners, route closed to traffic. Plan ahead for airport, station and Cassis transfers.
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Collobrières Chestnut Festival 2026 : three weekends in October in the Massif des Maures
Collobrières Chestnut Festival 2026: three October weekends in the Var for chestnuts and chestnut cream. Travel from Toulon with MR Taxi.
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Fiesta des Suds 2026, 35th edition: Véronique Sanson, Kassav', Stephan Eicher, Deluxe, October 8-11 in Marseille
Fiesta des Suds 2026, 35th edition from October 8-11 on the J4 esplanade in Marseille: Véronique Sanson, Kassav', Stephan Eicher, Selah Sue, Deluxe, Groundation and 30 artists. Tickets, programme and transport.
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Vendanges Étoilées de Cassis 2026 : three days of Michelin-starred gastronomy and AOC wines by the sea
Vendanges Étoilées de Cassis 2026: September 25-27, Michelin-starred chefs, AOC Cassis winemakers and open-air tastings. 14th edition of the gastronomy festival. Taxi from Marseille, Aix, La Ciotat.
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Marseille International Fair 2026 : the great September event at Parc Chanot
Marseille International Fair 2026, 101st edition: 25 September to 5 October at Parc Chanot. Theme "The Mediterranean on Stage", world gastronomy, INNOVA'Marseille, late nights. How to get there with MR Taxi.
Tourism
Past
La Ciotat, Birthplace of Cinema: History and Transport from Marseille
La Ciotat, between the Calanques and the Bec de l'Aigle, is where Louis Lumière held the world's first cinema screening in 1895 at the Eden Théâtre.
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Fête du Vent 2026 in Marseille : edition cancelled
The 2026 edition of the Fête du Vent (International Kite Festival) scheduled for 19-20 September on the Prado beaches in Marseille has been cancelled. Page updated, we will inform if a new date is announced.
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Past
European Heritage Days 2026 in Provence : open monuments, free visits
European Heritage Days 2026, 19–20 September in PACA: châteaux, abbeys, forts and archaeological sites open free. Plan your trip with MR Taxi.
Tourism
Past
Bandol and Its Vineyards: The Ultimate Weekend Guide in the Var
Bandol AOC is one of Provence's finest appellations, with Mourvèdre wines that age for years. A guide to the estates, the port and Bendor.
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Past
Arles Pentecost Feria 2026 : bullfights, bands and Camargue tradition
Arles Pentecost Feria 2026, 4–7 June: bullfights in the Roman arena, Camargue races and street festivities. Travel from Marseille with MR Taxi.
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Past
Sanary-sur-Mer: The Mediterranean Port That Sheltered Exiled Writers
From 1933 to 1940, this small Provençal port became the German-language literary capital of the world, a refuge for Thomas Mann and Bertolt Brecht.
Tourism
Past
Cassis and Cap Canaille: The Queen of the Calanques
Cassis sits between the Calanques massif and France's highest maritime cliff: wild nature, a vibrant port and one of Provence's finest white wines.
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Le Beausset and La Cadière-d'Azur: The Heart of Bandol Wine Country
The hills of Le Beausset and La Cadière-d'Azur form the historic core of the Bandol AOC, close to Domaine Tempier and Château Pibarnon.
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Sea Festival in Bandol : 15 August 2026: Boat Blessing, Classic Regatta and Fireworks
Every 15 August, Bandol celebrates the Assumption: port blessing, classic sailing regatta, music and fireworks over the bay.
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2026 Night of Stars in Provence : watching the Perseids from the Verdon or Sainte-Baume
Night of Stars 2026 (12–13 August): watch the Perseid meteor shower from the Verdon, Luberon or Sainte-Baume. Guide and transport with MR Taxi.
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Past
Pertuis and the Pays d'Aigues: Gateway to the Southern Luberon
At the foot of the Luberon, Pertuis is the perfect base for its perched medieval villages and one of Provence's finest Friday morning markets.
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Past
Les Musicales du Luberon 2026 : classical concerts in the villages of Vaucluse
Les Musicales du Luberon 2026: chamber music in the finest villages of Vaucluse throughout August. Travel from Aix or Marseille with MR Taxi.
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Festival de Ramatuelle 2026 : theatre on the heights of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
Festival de Ramatuelle 2026: open-air theatre near Saint-Tropez, early August in the Var. Private taxi from Toulon and Marseille with MR Taxi.
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Martigues Summer Festiv'Halle 2026 : Aubert, Georgio and Rilès on the harbour
Martigues Festiv'Halle 24-26 July 2026: Aubert, Georgio, Rilès. Open-air concerts on the harbour, easier alternative to the big Marseille festivals.
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Delta Festival 2026 : Adam Beyer, Kungs, Cerrone, Cascada and 120 artists from 23 to 26 July on the Prado beaches
Delta Festival 2026 (23-26 July) on the Prado beaches: Adam Beyer, Kungs, Cerrone, Cascada and 120 artists. Pre-book your return taxi 24/7.
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Valensole Lavender Festival 2026 : Provençal market and fields in full bloom
Valensole Lavender Festival, 19 July 2026: market, parade and lavandin fields in full bloom in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Transport with MR Taxi.
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La Roque-d'Anthéron International Piano Festival 2026 : concerts beneath the plane trees
La Roque-d'Anthéron Piano Festival 2026: the world's greatest piano festival in Château de Florans park. Travel from Marseille and Aix with MR Taxi.
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Past
Carrières des Lumières at Les Baux-de-Provence: The immersive exhibition of summer 2026
Carrières des Lumières at Les Baux: 7,000 m² of monumental projections. A driver day from Marseille combined with Saint-Rémy or the Alpilles.
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14 July in Marseille and around : programmes, fireworks and traffic plan
14 July 2026 in Marseille and around: parade, fireworks at the Vieux-Port, Aix pyro-symphonic, Toulon drones, alternatives in La Ciotat, Martigues, Bandol.
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Festival de Lacoste 2026 : art, opera and music in the Luberon
Festival de Lacoste 2026: opera in the Marquis de Sade's château in the Luberon. Transport from Aix-en-Provence and Marseille with MR Taxi.
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Les Suds à Arles 2026 : world music festival in the Roman city
Les Suds à Arles 2026: world music in the ancient sites of Arles each July. Gnawa, African jazz, electro. Travel from Marseille with MR Taxi.
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Arles International Photography Festival 2026 : July to September
Rencontres d'Arles 2026: the world's leading photography festival, July to September in Provence. Exhibitions and events. Travel with MR Taxi.
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Arles Costume Festival and Prémices du Riz 2026 : traditional Arlesian parade in September
Arles Costume Festival, 5 July 2026: parade of Arlésiennes in traditional costume, gardians and flower floats. Transport from Marseille with MR Taxi.
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Chorégies d'Orange 2026 : Grand Opera under the Stars of Provence
Chorégies d'Orange 2026: opera in the Roman amphitheatre of Provence. Programme, dates and transport from Marseille or Aix with MR Taxi.
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Mondial La Marseillaise pétanque 2026 : 4,000 triplets in the streets of Marseille
First week of July: 4,000 pétanque triplets compete in Marseille, parc Borély hosts the finals. Book your taxi in advance, demand is high.
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Aix-en-Provence International Opera Festival 2026 : July: Programme and Access
Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026: one of the world's most prestigious opera festivals since 1948. Mozart, premieres and concerts in historic courtyards.
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Festival Jazz des Cinq Continents : Marseille, July 2026
The Festival Jazz des Cinq Continents returns to Marseille in July 2026 with an international programme in the heart of Parc Longchamp.
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Bad Bunny at Orange Vélodrome : 1 July 2026, the Puerto Rican's European return
Bad Bunny at the Vélodrome on 1 July 2026: 55,000 fans, complete traffic shutdown around the stadium. Pre-book your return taxi.
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Feast of Saint Peter in Carry-le-Rouet : 28 June 2026: Blessing of the Sea
Every late June, Carry-le-Rouet honours Saint Peter with a sea procession, boat blessing, open-air mass and harbour meal on the Côte Bleue.
Tourism
Past
Istres and the Étang de Berre: Between Industry and Unspoiled Nature
Istres is not a classic tourist stop, but the Étang de Berre, its flamingo colonies and its perched medieval village hold a quiet, singular beauty.
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Fête de la Musique in Marseille : get home safely
21 June in Marseille: over 300 free concerts, packed streets, saturated transport. Book your return taxi in advance, driver available 8pm-4am.
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Les Musicales de Rognes 2026 : chamber music in a Provençal village
Les Musicales de Rognes 2026: chamber music in the baroque village church between Aix and the Luberon, early August. Travel from Aix with MR Taxi.
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Festival de Marseille 2026: Dance, Music and Arts from Around the World
Festival de Marseille returns from 20 June to 12 July 2026 with an international programme of contemporary dance and live performance.
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Past
Marsatac 2026 : Niska, Disiz, Théodora, ElGrandeToto at Parc Borély, 12-14 June in Marseille
Marsatac 2026 (12-14 June) at Parc Borély: Niska, Disiz, Théodora, ElGrandeToto. Avoid traffic, book your return taxi 24/7.
Tourism
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Gémenos, Aubagne, La Ciotat: Pagnol's Provençal Triangle
Marcel Pagnol's childhood hills between Aubagne, La Treille and Gémenos: limestone scrubland and thyme. A literary circuit unlike any in Provence.
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Toulon Music Festival : June 2026: Classical Concerts on the Harbour
Since 1946, the Toulon Music Festival has hosted the greatest classical performers. 2026 programme and how to get there from Marseille.
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Transhumance Festival at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence 2026 : when the sheep cross the town
Transhumance Festival in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, 8 June 2026: sheep parading through the streets, gardians, Provençal flavours. MR Taxi transport.
Tourism
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Aix-en-Provence in one day: the ideal circuit
Aix-en-Provence in one day from Marseille: Richelme market, Cours Mirabeau, Granet museum, Cézanne studio. Private taxi drop-off and pick-up.