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Reviewed on 16 Jun 2022
4.5/5Wonderful!(154 area reviews)
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Nice City Centre. Check out top attractions like Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena, and jump on the metro at Massena Tramway Station or Jean Medecin Tramway Station to see more of the city.
4.5/5Wonderful!(147 area reviews)
The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cannes City Centre. Make a stop by Promenade de la Croisette or Le Croisette Casino Barriere de Cannes while you're exploring the area.
5/5Exceptional!(83 area reviews)
Food markets, tiny streets and packed cafés make up Nice’s picturesque old town.
4.5/5Wonderful!(24 area reviews)
Juan-les-Pins is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Juan-les-Pins Beach or Juan les Pins Palais des Congres while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
4.5/5Wonderful!(47 area reviews)
River views, historical sites and museums are some highlights of Avignon City Centre. Make a stop by Palais des Papes or Avignon City Hall while you're exploring.
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2022
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2022
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2022
Glamorous nightlife, stunning Mediterranean views, exciting winter sports and beautiful natural landscapes make this French region a perennial favourite.
Provence–Alpes–Cote d’Azur, nestled in the south of France along the Mediterranean coast, is a destination for all seasons. Enjoy long walks by the water in Monaco or Marseille during summer. Thrill seekers can ski through the French Alps in the winter or go rafting down an alpine river in the spring.
Visit Provence–Alpes–Cote d’Azur to experience one of France’s most popular holiday destinations. Experience everyday rural French life in remote towns and villages, or head for cosmopolitan cities like Marseille, which blend uniquely French customs with an international sensibility.
Admire the glitz and glamour of St. Tropez, a small fishing village turned holiday destination for the rich and famous. Dance nights away in its upscale nightclubs and spend days wandering the atmospheric streets of La Ponche, the old fishing quarter.
Head to Avignon for some history lessons, including a stop at the massive Gothic palace of Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes). Join a guided tour to find out about its wide halls and 14th-century frescos. Next to Palais des Papes is the Avignon Cathedral, which holds a captivating collection of prized religious artifacts.
Provence–Alpes–Cote d’Azur is well-geared toward outdoor adventure. Climb Mont Ventoux in northern Provence and look for the snake eagle, a rare bird that can be spotted on the mountain.
The region comes alive in the summer months, with July and August being the peak tourist season. The alpine areas also get busy during the winter ski season. Visit from April to June for comfortable temperatures and beautiful spring flowers.
Two major airports serve the region, Marseille Provence and Nice Cote d’Azur. Rent a car from an airport or major town to travel at your own pace. Manual transmissions are much more common here, so book ahead to ensure an automatic car. Trains are also reliable. For a picturesque journey that passes beautiful backcountry scenery, take the Train des Pignes from Nice to Digne-les-Bains.
Whether you want an oceanfront holiday, an adventurous mountain trek or a taste of French lifestyle, you will find it in Provence–Alpes–Cote d’Azur.
Eat fresh local produce, gaze across the city to the sea and learn about the local heritage in the historic heart of Marseille, one of France’s oldest harbours.
Stroll the promenade day or night for views across the Bay of Angels, and access to Nice’s best beaches.
Every year, these winding city streets host the annual Monaco Grand Prix, said to be one of the toughest races in the Formula One calendar.
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