The Southern French Alps in winter
Just a few kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea, the Southern Alps are blanketed with a thick layer of snow in winter. Several ski resorts await you in the Alpes-Maritimes department: Isola 2000, Valberg, Auron, and Valdeblore La Colmiane welcome skiing and winter sports enthusiasts.
In summer, these mountain resorts welcome nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The Mercantour Park
The Mercantour was born from the meeting between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. Six valleys with strong personalities give life to the Mercantour. Discover the landscapes of the Var, the Verdon, the Ubaye, the Roya, the Vésubie, the Tinée. Nature is also a great playground for vacationers: walking, mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing, via ferrata, tree climbing… Every winter, the Mercantour mountains put on their white mantle. You can practice many winter activities such as downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ski touring, dog sledding, snowmobiling… The authentic villages and the Park’s heritage also seduce vacationers. You can discover fountains, wells, fortifications of the Maginot Line…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
During your stay in the Alpes-Maritimes, you will find a large number of cultural activities. The Alpes-Maritimes is home to several dozen museums, including the Museum of Asian Arts in Nice, the Palais Carnolès in Menton, the Circus Museum in Tourrette-Levens, the Museum of Art and History of Provence in Grasse, the Fort Carré in Antibes, the Picasso Museum in Antibes, the Museum of Ceramics in Vallauris…