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Alpes-Maritimes (French: [alp(ə)maʁitim]; Occitan: Aups Maritims; Italian: Alpi Marittime; lit. ' Maritime Alps ') is a department of France located in the country's southeast corner, on the Italian border and Mediterranean coast. Part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, it encompasses the French Riviera alongside neighbouring Var ...
Alpes-Maritimes: the coast. The southern coast of the Alpes-Maritimes department is part of the French Riviera, famous because of the beautiful coastline which includes some of the most popular beaches in France and the renowned resorts such as Nice, Antibes and Cannes. Don't be put off visiting by the hype.
- Nice. Nice is a destination that attracts many visitors. Located between the sea and the mountains, the city enjoys sunshine 300 days a year. Strolling through the small shady streets of the old town, alone or with a guide, admire the baroque-style buildings, with their red and yellow facades, which follow one another.
- Cannes. If the city of Cannes is famous for its fine sand beaches, restaurants and luxury shops, it also has a preserved and peaceful historic district called Le Suquet.
- Antibes. The 25 kilometers of fine sand or shingle beaches of Antibes attract many holidaymakers every year. This town on the French Riviera is appreciated for its large marina on which you will discover numerous cafés and small restaurants.
- Menton. Menton, on the French Riviera, is the last French city before Italy. The high cliffs allow the city to benefit from a mild climate and sunshine, ideal for growing the famous Menton lemons that are renowned throughout the country.
Alpes-Maritimes guide / Alpes-Maritimes highlights; Alpes-Maritimes places to visit and attractions. Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence. See also our Alpes-Maritimes travel guide
Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur is bounded by the régions of Occitanie to the west and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to the north. Other boundaries include Italy to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The région is nearly coextensive with the historic region of Provence. The capital is Marseille. The southern flank of the Alps ...
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Antibes tourism: historic seaside resort | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Tourism. Antibes is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department which brilliantly combines the past and the present. During a stroll in the old Antibes, you can admire the facades, the doors, but also the emblematic monuments of Antibes such as the cathedral or the Château ...
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Famous throughout the world for its coastline and the hinterland of Provence, the mountainous massifs of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region gain new members every winter-spring season. Those who have had a taste of it now know that snow has its good habits in the South.
