Hiking in the spotlight
With its picturesque landscapes, its signposted itineraries, the region lends itself to hiking and outdoor activities such as mountain biking, fishing… Take advantage of your stay in Amirat, in the Alpes-Maritimes, to breathe a big bowl of fresh air!
Préalpes of the French Riviera: the Alps on the sunny side
Between sun and mountains, Côte d’Azur and Mercantour, the Parc des Préalpes d’Azur offers landscapes of an astonishing diversity with mountains, hills, deep canyons, forests and cultivated valleys. With more than 2000 plant species, the Park is home to a third of France’s flora, including 40 species found nowhere else. Numerous animal species have also made their home in the heart of the Préalpes d’Azur: European nightjar, ortolan bunting, red-billed crab, rock swallow, pipit rousseline, Orsini’s viper, white-footed crayfish, Strinatii’s hydromant, a wide variety of bat species… The Park has been designed to welcome lovers of nature activities, while allowing the preservation of biodiversity… Activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding, via ferrata, climbing, paragliding, tree climbing, etc. are practiced… The historical heritage also attracts visitors: fountains, wells, wash houses, churches, chapels, oratories, historical milestones, windmills, dovecotes, irrigation canals, castles… Agropastoralism is perpetuated thanks to the actions of farmers driven by passion. Local markets and traditional grocery stores will allow you to discover local flavors: gingerbread, honey, goat’s cheese, lamb meat, farm and market garden products, olive products (oil and pasta), liqueurs, crystallized flowers…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
During your stay, you will find a large number of cultural activities. Indeed, the department has many museums. Where to go? You can visit the History & Art Museum in Villeneuve-Loubet, the Marine Museum in Grasse, the Museum of Human Paleontology of Terra-Amata in Nice, the Villa Jean-Honoré Fragonard in Grasse…
