The Préalpes of the French Riviera
Between the Côte d’Azur and Mercantour, the Natural Park of the Préalpes of the Azur has territories of great diversity, composed of agricultural valleys, deep gorges Under the sun of the Préalpes of the Azur, more than 2000 plant species flourish, including 40 species that are found nowhere else. The fauna is exceptional on the territory of the Préalpes of Azur: ortolan bunting, European nightjar, red-billed crab, rock swallow, pipit rousseline, rock ptarmigan, European owl, Jean-le-Blanc circaet, golden eagle, Orsini’s viper, white footed crayfish, Strinatii’s hydromant, a great diversity of bat species… The Park has been laid out to welcome lovers of nature activities, while allowing the preservation of the landscape… Numerous marked paths await the amateurs of walking. You can also cycle along the paths of the Park, try your hand at climbing, or go horse riding in the enchanting landscapes of the Préalpes… Men have been present in these lands for thousands of years and have left us a rich heritage: wash houses, fountains, wells, oratories, churches, historic milestones, bread ovens, grain mills, dovecotes, bridges, irrigation canals, oppidums… Passionate producers bring to life a know-how that is sometimes thousands of years old. Markets and grocery stores will introduce you to local flavors: honey, goat’s cheese, lamb meat, fruit and vegetables, olive oil…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
During your stay, you will be able to multiply the visits of museums. There are several dozen in the department: the Antibes School Museum, the Theodore Reinach Foundation in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, the Fort Carré in Antibes, the Museum of Asian Arts in Nice…
