Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Tourism

A skier in the Southern AlpsA skier in the Southern Alps
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The top most affordable resorts in the French Southern Alps
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A woman contemplates the fragrances at the Fragonard factory museumVisit to the Fragonard factory museum in Grasse in the Alpes-Maritimes region
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Les Chemins Parfumés
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Discovering the Mimosa Route
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Pont Saint Benezet or Pont d'AvignonPont Saint Benezet in Avignon in the Vaucluse
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Circuit: the major UNESCO sites in the Sud region
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Agenda

The Most Beautiful Routes

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From the gates of Haute Provence to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
This 5-day slow tour, at the gateway to the beautiful Haute-Provence area, weaves subtle ties between spa waters, character-filled villages and stunning natural scenery. From...
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Between Provence Verte and the Mediterranean
Meandering between the verdant Provence Verte area and Mediterranean coast, this four-day slow trip is an invitation to discover the multi-faceted soul of the South. Starting...
Couple on the terrace of the Picasso MuseumThe Picasso Museum in Antibes, in the Alpes-Maritimes department
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Modern & contemporary art on the Côte d’Azur Rail tour from Cannes to Menton
Exalted by sunshine and azure skies, the Riviera’s colourful modern and contemporary art collections are showcased at a plethora of venues – a Belle Époque villa, a...
Couple visiting the Collection LambertThe Lambert Collection in Avignon, in the Vaucluse department
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Modern & contemporary art in Provence Rail tour from Marseille to Arles, Avignon and Aix-en-Provence
From the Mucem in Marseille to Frank Gehry’s flagship deconstructed metal tower – an emblem of 21st-century Arles -, the treasures of Avignon City of Popes, and the...
Panoramic view of the Gorges du VerdonThe Gorges du Verdon in the Alpes de Haute Provence
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Circuit: The Ventoux, Verdon and Préalpes d’Azur Natural Regional Parks
From the heights of the Ventoux to the depths of the Verdon Gorges and the balconies overlooking the Mediterranean, this circuit is an invitation to explore three emblematic...
Pont Saint Benezet or Pont d'AvignonPont Saint Benezet in Avignon in the Vaucluse
©Pont Saint Benezet in Avignon in the Vaucluse |QGoran
Circuit: the major UNESCO sites in the Sud region
From Provence to the French Southern Alps and the Côte d’Azur, this circuit is an invitation to discover seven exceptional sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which can be...
View of the village of Orgon at sunsetThe village of Orgon, in the Alpilles Regional Nature Park
©The village of Orgon, in the Alpilles Regional Nature Park|Tama66/Pixabay
Circuit: The Camargue, Alpilles and Luberon and Avignon Natural Regional Parks
Ride along with the wind in your hair through the Camague biotopes, hike in the fresh air to see the geological heritage of the Alpilles and the fertile plains of the Luberon....
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From Marseille and the Côte Bleue to the Luberon
Follow this 6-day itinerary to reach the Luberon from the Mediterranean Sea, passing through towns steeped in history. By train, bike and on foot, we set off to stroll through...

to see and do

Man climbing an icefall in PelvouxIcefall in Pelvoux, Hautes-Alpes
©Icefall in Pelvoux, Hautes-Alpes|TBlais
Alpine adventures to light up your winter!
Whoosh down the slopes on a Sled Dogs Snowskate, test your limits on the slippery face of an ice waterfall or slow down and gaze up at the glittering stars. Unless, of course,...
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Top activities by the French Ski Schools in the French Southern Alps
Easily recognisable with their red and white ski suits, the ESF instructors stand out in the French Southern Alps ski resorts, especially when they have a cluster of little...
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Top 8 spots for an introduction to biathlon in the French Southern Alps!
You’re tough and you love winter sports so cross-country skiing is made for you! Here, between the sea and the mountains, you can add rifle shooting and follow in the...
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Top 8 mountain activities where you don’t need skis
You don’t necessarily need to put your skis on to wear a ski suit! In the French Southern Alps, you can get off the beaten track (but with no runs), and test new...
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Museums to visit with your family
Finding a cultural outing and pleasing the whole tribe? A real challenge! We share with you our selection of museums, the one that will arouse the curiosity of your little ones...
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Top 3 Street Art spots in the Var
An itinerary of graffiti and street art fashion the walls and little streets in the Var, making them a stylish street art window, like an open-air museum. Artistic gems and...
PeillonVillage de Peillon dans les Alpes-Maritimes
©Village de Peillon dans les Alpes-Maritimes|A.Varanishcha - Adobestock
Côte d’Azur Villages
You can see them from a long way, overlooking a valley or emerging from a forest. A selection of our favourite hilltop villages on the Côte d’Azur.
Visite Guidee Ville Antibes Juan Les PinsVisite Guidee Ville Antibes Juan Les Pins
©Visite Guidee Ville Antibes Juan Les Pins|Ville Antibes -Juan les Pins
Top 10 must-do guided tours in the South region
During your stay in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, discover the history secrets and heritage of our region with the official tour guides from the Ministry of Culture and...
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Top of unexpected bookshops in Provence
What a pleasure to open a book on the beach, in a hammock with the sound of the cicadas or lové in an armchair in front of a Mediterranean garden. And what a pleasure, too, to...
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6 cool ski resorts for a holiday with older teens
Welcome to our top pick of family ski resorts offering “insane” activities for older teens! And of course, while they’re – literally – up in the clouds,...

Take a walk

in the natural areas
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Top 5 verdant walks in Écrins National Park
A genuine natural jewel, this vast ensemble of high mountains wears its name (which can be translated as jewellery case) well! This high mountain paradise overflows with...
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5 insider’s walks in Mercantour National Park
The last mountain range on the southern alpine arc before it plunges into the Big Blue, the Massif du Mercantour is a haven of enchanting scenery adorned with astonishing plays...
Verdon Le Teillon (7) Stefano Blanc
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6 stunning walks in the Verdon Regional Nature Reserve
Set at the crossroads to Provence and the Southern Alps, the Verdon Regional Nature Reserve boasts a host of exceptional sights rich in biodiversity such as the Verdon Canyon,...
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4 magnificent walks in the nature reserves of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
A land of countless contrasts that never fails to delight, the unique Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region promises never-ending changes of scenery between sea and mountain....
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Top 8 walks for a different angle on the Ventoux Regional Nature Reserve
Visible from miles around, the bald summit of Mont Ventoux – the “lighthouse of Provence” – is a genuine landmark. Its welcoming slopes, home to...
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5 walks with a view in the Queyras Regional Nature Reserve
Resembling an island in the ocean of the Southern Alps, the Queyras Regional Nature Reserve is swathed in bubbling streams and shaded larch forests. Its gorges and high...

Must-see

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Biking in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Welcome to Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur! The Région Sud is an exhilarating cocktail of three unique destinations: Provence, whose roads are bordered with olive trees and lavender...
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Modern and contemporary art routes
The stunning colours and quality of light of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region have seduced the globe’s greatest artists for many generations, fostering a fertile hub of...
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Wine and gastronomy
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region bursts with exceptional flavours and fragrances both on the plate and in the glass. Savour them as you explore the local food...
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Guided Tours
Discover the top guided tours in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
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Plan your Stay
In the South of France, between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains, lies the Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur region nestled within stunning natural borders. Here, come and...
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Your favorites on Instagram
There’s nothing like a photo to show how pretty the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is! Each month we invite you to (re)discover the favorite 📷 on Instagram of...

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