Tourism in Gars

In the heart of the Alpes-Maritimes, the small village of Gars has been built in a splendid setting in the heart of the Préalpes. By choosing to take the through roads leading to this charming village, you will revitalize yourself in complete serenity, a thousand miles away from the bustling pace of the big cities.

Do you want to take advantage of your vacation to try your hand at new outdoor leisure activities? Many hiking trails leave from the village, with itineraries suitable for the uninitiated as well as for more experienced walkers. In the surrounding area, outdoor activities are varied: paragliding, climbing, tree climbing…

Open to the world and the Mediterranean, exploiting an exceptional terroir, the gastronomy of southeastern France is a tourist attraction in its own right.

Take advantage of your stay in Gars to meet the local producers, by visiting their farms directly, or on the various markets organized in the area.

The historical heritage of the Alpes-Maritimes conceals exceptional treasures: churches, houses of character, wash houses, castles…

For more information, the local agenda, you can contact the Tourist Office.

You want to stay in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur? Discover a selection of accommodations to spend your stay in the Alpes-Maritimes: bed and breakfast, hotels, campsites…

Hiking in the spotlight

With its sumptuous landscapes where fields and hamlets, valleys, forests and mountain pastures sometimes merge, the region is a paradise for lovers of hiking, mountain biking, cycling and horse riding. You will be able to try out new activities, whatever your level of practice.

Préalpes of the French Riviera: the Alps on the sunny side

Located northwest of Nice, the Préalpes d’Azur were born from the union between the mountains and the French Riviera. The landscapes here are preserved and wild: vertiginous valleys or wide cultivated valleys, forests… With more than 2000 plant species, the Park is home to a third of France’s flowers and plants, including 65 species that are protected and 40 species that are found nowhere else. Ornithologists have the opportunity to observe a large number of species: rock ptarmigan, pipit rousseline, ladder tichodrome, boreal chickadee, blue monticole… Outdoor activities are numerous. The amateurs of walking will walk along the numerous marked trails. You can also discover the roads of the Préalpes by bike, practice climbing or canyoning, try your hand at via ferrata or tree climbing, or admire the Park from the sky by paragliding… The medieval villages of the Préalpes are a reminder of a very ancient human occupation. During your visits, you will be able to admire bread ovens, historical milestones, wash houses, wells, medieval castles, oppidums… Mountain agriculture is practiced in the Préalpes. The local markets and traditional grocery stores will invite you to discover the local flavors: honey, gingerbread, mountain cheese, lamb meat, farm and market garden products, olive products (oil and pasta)…

Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department

Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes host a wide variety of collections. Small or large museums or foundations, you will find a large number of ideas for cultural outings! For example, you can visit the history & art museum in Villeneuve-Loubet, the Gottlob cultural space in Mougins, the Fragonard museum, Jean-François and Hélène Costa collection in Grasse, the ceramics museum in Vallauris, the classical art museum in Mougins, the Carnolès Palace in Menton, the André Villers photography museum in Mougins…