Skiing on the French Riviera
In winter, you can also enjoy the slopes of Gréolières les Neiges, a family ski resort nestled in the Préalpes d’Azur massif. Located only an hour’s drive from Nice, it offers a unique atmosphere, between Provencal and Alpine influences.
Préalpes of the French Riviera: the Alps with sea view
Stretching north of Grasse, the Préalpes d’Azur were born from the marriage between the Alps and the French Riviera. The landscapes here are wild and grandiose: vertiginous gorges or wide agricultural valleys, forests… With more than 2000 plant species, the Park is home to a third of France’s flora, including 65 protected species and 40 species found nowhere else. Bird enthusiasts have the opportunity to observe many species: the ladder tichodrome, golden eagle, Jean-le-Blanc circaet, red-backed shrike, white-fronted shrike… Nature is also a great playground for lovers of outdoor activities. Hiking, Nordic walking, mountain biking, cycling, horseback riding, via ferrata, climbing, tree climbing, etc. are all popular. The picturesque villages are reminiscent of a human occupation several thousand years old. During your visits, discover windmills, grain mills, oil mills, oppidums, oratories, chapels? The regional markets and traditional grocery stores will introduce you to local flavors: honey and gingerbread, goat’s cheese, lamb meat, market garden and farm produce, olive oil, citrus fruit liqueurs, crystallized flowers…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
Arts and culture are part of the tourist offer of the Alpes-Maritimes, with many museums. Discover, for example, the museum of local history in Mougins, the national museum Marc-Chagall in Nice, the Maison des Artistes in Cagnes-sur-Mer, the Grimaldi museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, the museum of archeology in Antibes, the international museum of perfumery in Grasse…
