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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.
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
Neighbors: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Liguria, Piedmont and Var. Categories: department of France and locality. Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude of center. 43.9211° or 43° 55' 16" north. Longitude of center. 7.1791° or 7° 10' 45" east. Population.
- 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.
The Alpes-Maritimes department stretches from the French Riviera beaches to the southern Alps ski resorts to the Italian border. Surrounded by the Var and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the Alpes-Maritimes includes densely populated urban areas and famous Côte d’Azur cities. However, from vineyards to hiking trails, plenty of untouched ...
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Alpes-Maritimes. The French Riviera is the major tourist destination of Alpes-Maritimes, with its seaside resorts, beaches and islands. But you only have to go a few kilometers away from the coast to discover landscapes of breathtaking beauty, the mountains of the Mercantour National Park or the hills of the Préalpes d’Azur Regional Park.
