The Natural Park of the Préalpes d’Azur
From the marriage between the French Riviera and the mountains of the Alps were born the Préalpes d’Azur. The landscapes here are grandiose and wild: valleys with cultivated fields, forests and clearings, steep-sided valleys? Under the sun of the Préalpes d’Azur grow more than 2000 plant species, 65 of which are protected and 40 species that grow only in the region. Bird enthusiasts have the opportunity to observe a large number of species: the ladder tichodrome, the European owl, the Jean-le-Blanc circaète, the golden eagle, the white-fronted redstart, the melodious linnet, the red-backed shrike, the red-backed shrike… You will be able to practice many nature activities, whatever your level. Many easy or difficult routes have been mapped out for walking enthusiasts. You can also discover the paths of the Park by mountain bike, practice climbing or canyoning, take off on a via ferrata, or even get to know the skies during a paragliding flight… You can also set off to discover a cultural heritage of discreet beauty: bread ovens, historical landmarks, castles, fountains, wells, oratories, chapels, churches… Markets and grocery stores will invite you to discover local products: gingerbread, honey, goat’s cheese, lamb meat, vegetables, fruit, farm products, olive products (oil and pasta)…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
From the Côte d’Azur to the villages of the Mercantour and the French Riviera, arts and culture make a major contribution to the tourist offer of the Alpes-Maritimes, with several dozen museums. According to your desires, you can discover, for example, the museum of the Wonders of Tende, the Castre museum in Cannes, the museum of the Tower of Antibes, the Malmaison in Cannes…
