The Park of the Préalpes of Azur
Between sun and mountains, Côte d’Azur and Mercantour, the Natural Park of the Préalpes of the French Riviera welcomes landscapes of an astonishing variety with mountains, hills, wild canyons, forests, meadows and cultivated valleys. 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. The fauna is exceptional : species of birds (eagle-owl, European owl, golden eagle, red-tailed hawk, red-backed shrike, red-breasted shrike, melodious linnet), reptiles and amphibians Nature is also a great playground for lovers of outdoor activities: hiking, horseback riding or cycling, canyoning, climbing, via ferrata, tree climbing… The picturesque villages are reminiscent of a very ancient human occupation. During your tourist escapades, you will be able to admire bread ovens, fountains, wash houses, wells, castles? Agropastoralism is very active thanks to the actions of farmers driven by passion. Regional markets and village grocery stores will introduce you to local flavors: gingerbread, honey, goat’s cheese, lamb meat, farm and market garden products, olive oil…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
During your stay in the Alpes-Maritimes, you can visit many museums. There are several dozen in the department. Which museums to choose? You can visit the Fort Carré in Antibes, the Grimaldi castle-museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, the Maison de la nature in Èze, the Picasso national museum « La Guerre et la Paix
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