vacations at the summit
With its sumptuous landscapes where forests, valleys and mountain pastures mingle, the region is a real paradise for hiking and other outdoor activities such as mountain biking, fishing, paragliding… You will be able to try out new activities, whatever your level of practice.
The Regional 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 are at the same time wild and bucolic: deep gorges or cultivated valleys, forests? Under the sun of the French Riviera, more than 2,000 plant species grow and flower, including 40 species found nowhere else. The fauna is exceptional in the Préalpes of Azur: the ladder tichodrome, golden eagle, Jean-le-Blanc circaète, European owl, red-backed shrike, melodious linnet, white-fronted redstart, Orsini’s viper, white-footed crayfish, Strinatii’s hydromant, numerous species of bats… Nature also offers many activities to the. The Préalpes lend themselves well to hiking. You can also discover the paths of the Préalpes by mountain bike, practice climbing or canyoning or contemplate the landscapes of the Préalpes on horseback… The picturesque villages are reminiscent of a very ancient human occupation. During your visits, admire bread ovens, historical milestones, wash houses, wells, castles, oppidums… Grocery stores and markets will allow you to discover local flavors: honey, gingerbread, mountain cheeses, lamb, vegetables, fruit, olives, olive oil, citrus liqueurs, crystallized flowers…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
Many museums welcome you in the Alpes-Maritimes department. Small or large museums or foundations, you will find many ideas for cultural outings! For example, you can visit the Tour d’Antibes museum, the Peynet and cartoon museum in Antibes, the history and art museum in Villeneuve-Loubet, the archaeological museum of Cimiez in Nice, the Malmaison in Cannes, the Matisse Museum in Nice, the art and history museum in Villefranche-sur-Mer…