Search results
The Alpes Maritimes department is in the south-east corner of Provence on the border with Italy and is best known for having some of the most popular coastal resorts in France. Take the time to explore inland and you will discover that there is much more to the Alpes-Maritimes than the Riviera.
Alpes-Maritimes has become one of the world's most attractive tourist destinations in recent decades, featuring renowned cities and towns such as Nice, Grasse, Cannes, Antibes, Menton, Èze, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Sainte-Agnès, as well as numerous alpine ski resorts. [4]
- 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 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.
- French Riviera Cities
- Hilltop Towns
- Wilderness Escapes
- More Alpes-Maritimes Highlights
If time permits, visit as many cities along the Mediterranean as possible. Each one offers a unique slice of history and contemporary lifestyle. Below are a selection of these seaside urban centres and the highlights we recommend. Antibes old town is pedestrian-friendly, with tempting boutiques and plazas filled with restaurant tables shaded by ove...
Eze, the village in the sky, is a hilltop villagethat is not confused with its sister town Èze-sur-Mer(sometimes called Èze bord-de-Mer), located on the water. This tiny perched village sits atop a hill roughly 430 metres above the Mediterranean coastline. Situated between Nice and Monaco, the view from the townsite is among one of the most stunnin...
La Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Wonders)lies deep within the Mercantour. It is a prehistoric marvel with thousands of Bronze Age rock carvings. Bronze Age artists carved approximately 40,000 etchings on the coloured rocks. Visit the Merveilles with a guide for insight into human life in that era as depicted by the images. Read more about this m...
Architecture: Architects such as Barry Dierks, Le Corbusier, José Luis Sert, Eileen Gray and many others left their mark on the French Riviera with enduring creative architecture. Here are 10 magnificent examples. Art: For art lovers, Antibes is the place to trace the footsteps of Pablo Picassoand his flamboyant lifestyle along the French Riviera. ...
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.
People also ask
What is Alpes Maritimes famous for?
Where is the Alpes Maritimes?
What is Alpes-Maritimes famous for?
Why should you visit the Alpes-Maritimes?
Which Alpes Maritimes city is most famous?
Where to go in Alpes Maritimes?
Nov 17, 2003 · Leave the coast behind for a couple of days and go in search of a glimpse of what inland Alpes-Maritimes can offer, by heading high into hills north of Antibes to Grasse, a heady town in more than the olfactory sense, for which it is most famous.
