Préalpes d’Azur: the Alps and the French Riviera
Between the sun and the mountains, the Regional Natural Park of the Préalpes of the French Riviera has a great variety of landscapes, made up of cultivated valleys, deep canyons, meadows and forests… Under the sunshine of the Préalpes d’Azur, more than 2000 plant species grow, including 40 species found nowhere else. Numerous animal species have also made their home in the Parc des Préalpes d’Azur: birds, reptiles and amphibians. The Park has been designed to encourage the practice of outdoor activities, while ensuring the preservation of biodiversity. The Park has been designed to encourage the practice of outdoor activities, while ensuring the preservation of biodiversity. Humans have occupied these lands for tens of thousands of years and have left us a rich heritage: historical landmarks, oppidums, wash houses, fountains, oratories, churches, chapels… Passionate producers continue to give life to a traditional know-how. Grocery stores and markets will allow you to discover local products: honey and gingerbread, mountain cheeses, lamb meat, market garden and farm products, olive oil…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
Many museums await you in the Alpes-Maritimes. We can quote the museum of traditional trades André Carlès in Tourrette-Levens, the Malmaison in Cannes, the museum of the Postcard in Antibes, the museum of prehistory Max Escalon de Fonton in Tourrette-Levens, the Grimaldi museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, the Fort Carré in Antibes…
