The Préalpes of the French Riviera
Between the French Riviera and the Mercantour massif, the Natural Park of the Préalpes of the French Riviera possesses on its territory landscapes of an astonishing variety with mountains, hills, deep gorges, forests, flowery clearings and agricultural valleys. Under the sun of the Préalpes d’Azur more than 2000 species of flora grow, including 40 species that are found nowhere else. Many animals also live in the Parc des Préalpes d’Azur: bird species (ladder tichodrome, golden eagle, Jean-le-Blanc circaète, melodious linnet, red-backed shrike), reptiles and amphibians (Strinatii’s hydromant, Orsini’s viper…) Nature is also a great playground for vacationers. Hiking is a very popular nature activity in the Préalpes of azure. You can also go for a bike ride on the paths of the Park, take a climbing course or try canyoning or discover the landscapes of the Préalpes on horseback… The villages and monuments of the Park also seduce visitors: wells, fountains, wash houses, churches, oratories, historical milestones, bread ovens, oil mills, dovecotes, irrigation canals, bridges, oppidums… Agropastoralism is practiced in the Préalpes. Village grocery stores and markets will introduce you to local flavors: honey, goat’s cheese, lamb, market garden and farm produce, olive products (oil and pasta)…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
Many museums welcome you in the Alpes-Maritimes department. for example, you can visit the Marine Museum in Grasse, the Butterfly and Natural History Museum in Tourrette-Levens, the Mougins Classical Art Museum in Mougins, the André Malraux Cultural Space in Villeneuve-Loubet…