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Cezanne Art Show
It all started with a Cezanne art show
Camarat lighthouse in RamatuelleCamarat lighthouse in Ramatuelle, Var
©Camarat lighthouse in Ramatuelle, Var|Conservatoire du littoral
The remarkable lighthouses of the Sud
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A smartphone takes a photo in the forestApplication used in the forest
©Application used in the forest|Pexels/Pixabay
The best apps for your nature outings in the Alps
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Group of happy participants on the Mad Jacques trekMad Jacques treks, a fun-filled adventure
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Mad Jacques Mad region-based treks to explore the Sud region
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Agenda

Cannes Film Festival
13May24May
Cannes Film FestivalCannes
Pèlerinage de Mai
24May25May
Pèlerinage de MaiSaintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Annot à bloc - Climbing festival
24May25May
Annot à bloc - Climbing festivalAnnot
The sails of Cassis
23May25May
The sails of CassisCassis
82e Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco
22May25May
82e Formula 1 Grand Prix de MonacoMonaco
L'Abbaye en Roses
17May1Jun
L'Abbaye en RosesSimiane-la-Rotonde
Exhibition 2025 at the Musée de la Banque. Andy Warhol: pop universe and avant-garde
8Feb8Jun
Exhibition 2025 at the Musée de la Banque. Andy Warhol: pop universe and avant-gardeHyères
Le Château La Coste invite Poush, exposition "par quatre chemins"
12Apr9Jun
Le Château La Coste invite Poush, exposition "par quatre chemins"Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
Exhibition Jean Cocteau / Michèle Kleijnen, Escales
7Dec16Jun
Exhibition Jean Cocteau / Michèle Kleijnen, EscalesMenton
Exposition "Ligne(s) de Mire"
8Feb22Jun
Exposition "Ligne(s) de Mire"Rognes
Océans
22Mar13Jul
OcéansMarseille 4ème
Exposition " Dans le vent, la lumière " d'Anne Poivilliers
1May15Jul
Exposition " Dans le vent, la lumière " d'Anne PoivilliersMane

The Most Beautiful Routes

The contrast between the white rocks of the Frioul islands and the blue of the seaThe Frioul islands in Marseille in the Bouches-du-Rhône department
©The Frioul islands in Marseille in the Bouches-du-Rhône department |Région Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur
Le Sud d’îles en îles
Set off on a five-stage circuit to explore the islands on the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur coast, with unspoilt nature, secret creeks and a remarkable heritage. An itinerary you...
Pont Du Gard HellolarouxPont Du Gard Hellolaroux
©Pont Du Gard Hellolaroux|Hellolaroux
From wineyards of the Rhône Vallet to the Camargue
If you love nature, local produce and history, this exciting, 5-day tour is simply made for you! Explore the beautiful scenery between Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, pedal...
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©Canal Carpentras Pernes Les Fontaines Hellolaroux|Hellolaroux
From Occitan Provence to Ventoux
This cycling and walking route celebrates the iconic landscapes of Provence and vine-laden, stony foothills of the world-famed Mont Ventoux. From Pont-Saint-Esprit to Avignon...
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La Véloroute du Littoral (coastal cycle route): a panoramic itinerary
The Véloroute du Littoral is both next to the water and perched on high and offers an exceptional itinerary of natural landscapes and cultural heritage. From Sanary-sur-Mer to...
provence-marseille-frioul-amouton.jpgThe Frioul archipelago off Marseille, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department
©The Frioul archipelago off Marseille, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department|A.Mouton
Circuit: explore around Marseille
You want to discover the area around Marseille without changing your accommodation all the time? Here’s an idea for a circuit around the Mediterranean for 3 days: by train, bus...
View of the Château d'If from the sea on a clear dayThe Château d'If off the coast of Marseille, in the Bouches-du-Rhône département
©The Château d'If off the coast of Marseille, in the Bouches-du-Rhône département|DR
Circuit: Historical Provence
From the heritage of the Upper Paleolithic period the memory of WW2, and from the remains of the Roman Empire to those of the Middle Ages, Provence is revealed as a snapshot of...
Family cycling in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurThe Via Venaissia, a family-friendly route
©The Via Venaissia, a family-friendly route|Van Rijn.R
Via Venaissia
Founded during the Middle Ages, the Comtat Venaissin is a land of important Roman remains which can boast a history dating back a thousand years. From the Dentelles de...
Sainte-Victoire mountain in fine weatherSainte-Victoire mountain in Aix-en-Provence, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department
©Sainte-Victoire mountain in Aix-en-Provence, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department|ACelindano
Self-guided tour of Aix-en-Provence
Track the thousand-year-old history of the Abbey of Silvacane, follow the trails on the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, visit the traditional soap factories of Salon-de-Provence or...

to see and do

Camarat lighthouse in RamatuelleCamarat lighthouse in Ramatuelle, Var
©Camarat lighthouse in Ramatuelle, Var|Conservatoire du littoral
The remarkable lighthouses of the Sud
As ships’ guides, luminous coastal lookouts, lighthouses tell the story of our coasts and invite us to admire them from a different viewpoint. From the Camargue to Antibes and...
View from the fausse monnaie bridge at Malmousque, MarseilleView from the False Money Bridge in the Malmousque district of Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône department
©View from the False Money Bridge in the Malmousque district of Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône department|Gensollen C.
Do you speak Marseille? 26 must-know Provencal expressions
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region boasts plenty of expressions you won’t find elsewhere. You’ll come across them in every conversation (and heated debate)...
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©Activites Luges Orcieres Merlette Barong|BaronG
Top activities by the French Ski Schools in the French Southern Alps
Easily recognisable with their red and white ski suits, the ESF instructors stand out in the French Southern Alps ski resorts, especially when they have a cluster of little...
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©Skating Base OrHD-AgenceKros_RFabregue|Rfabregue
Top 8 spots for an introduction to biathlon in the French Southern Alps!
You’re tough and you love winter sports so cross-country skiing is made for you! Here, between the sea and the mountains, you can add rifle shooting and follow in the...
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Top 8 mountain activities where you don’t need skis
You don’t necessarily need to put your skis on to wear a ski suit! In the French Southern Alps, you can get off the beaten track (but with no runs), and test new...
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©GensollenC
The best museums to discover with the family in Provence
Finding a cultural outing and pleasing the whole tribe? A real challenge! We share with you our selection of museums, the one that will arouse the curiosity of your little ones...
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©Theftiba
Top 3 Street Art spots in the Var
An itinerary of graffiti and street art fashion the walls and little streets in the Var, making them a stylish street art window, like an open-air museum. Artistic gems and...
PeillonVillage de Peillon dans les Alpes-Maritimes
©Village de Peillon dans les Alpes-Maritimes|A.Varanishcha - Adobestock
The most beautiful hilltop villages of the Côte-d’Azur
You can see them from a long way, overlooking a valley or emerging from a forest. A selection of our favourite hilltop villages on the Côte d’Azur.
Visite Guidee Ville Antibes Juan Les PinsVisite Guidee Ville Antibes Juan Les Pins
©Visite Guidee Ville Antibes Juan Les Pins|Ville Antibes -Juan les Pins
Top 10 must-do guided tours in the South region
During your stay in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, discover the history secrets and heritage of our region with the official tour guides from the Ministry of Culture and...
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©Librairie Provence Mfranco
Top of unexpected bookshops in Provence
What a pleasure to open a book on the beach, in a hammock with the sound of the cicadas or lové in an armchair in front of a Mediterranean garden. And what a pleasure, too, to...

Take a walk

in the natural areas
Pn Ecrins Randonnée T Biais
©T.Blais
Top 5 verdant walks in Écrins National Park
A genuine natural jewel, this vast ensemble of high mountains wears its name (which can be translated as jewellery case) well! This high mountain paradise overflows with...
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©Robert Palomba Photographe
5 insider’s walks in Mercantour National Park
The last mountain range on the southern alpine arc before it plunges into the Big Blue, the Massif du Mercantour is a haven of enchanting scenery adorned with astonishing plays...
Verdon Le Teillon (7) Stefano Blanc
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6 stunning walks in the Verdon Regional Nature Reserve
Set at the crossroads to Provence and the Southern Alps, the Verdon Regional Nature Reserve boasts a host of exceptional sights rich in biodiversity such as the Verdon Canyon,...
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©Marité Draa
4 magnificent walks in the nature reserves of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
A land of countless contrasts that never fails to delight, the unique Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region promises never-ending changes of scenery between sea and mountain....
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©V.Thomann
Top 8 walks for a different angle on the Ventoux Regional Nature Reserve
Visible from miles around, the bald summit of Mont Ventoux – the “lighthouse of Provence” – is a genuine landmark. Its welcoming slopes, home to...
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5 walks with a view in the Queyras Regional Nature Reserve
Resembling an island in the ocean of the Southern Alps, the Queyras Regional Nature Reserve is swathed in bubbling streams and shaded larch forests. Its gorges and high...

Must-see

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©Nico GOMEZ
Biking in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Welcome to Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur! The Région Sud is an exhilarating cocktail of three unique destinations: Provence, whose roads are bordered with olive trees and lavender...
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©Marc Domage
Modern and contemporary art routes
The stunning colours and quality of light of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region have seduced the globe’s greatest artists for many generations, fostering a fertile hub of...
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Wine and gastronomy
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region bursts with exceptional flavours and fragrances both on the plate and in the glass. Savour them as you explore the local food...
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©Visites Guidees|AS
Guided Tours
Discover the top guided tours in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
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Plan your Stay
In the South of France, between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains, lies the Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur region nestled within stunning natural borders. Here, come and...
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Your favorites on Instagram
There’s nothing like a photo to show how pretty the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is! Each month we invite you to (re)discover the favorite 📷 on Instagram of...

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