Maritime alps

Born in 1793, become french for the second time in 1860, the department of the alpes-maritimes is the young emanation of territory with the rich and complex past.

Mandelieu la napoule  Situated at the gateway to Cannes, between the superb Esterel hills and the Tanneron woods, this is the perfect spot for nature lovers. Standing with your feet in the water, you can feel the Mediterranean breeze on your face, heavy with the scent of mimosa and pine trees...  What to visit : the castle  Night at the casino

Juan les pins, happy-go-lucky in the extreme  Cradled in greenery, Port Gallice (29), second port of Antibes, lies in the bay of Juan-les-Pins, home of the jet set with its many luxury hotels and busy nightlife which is famous the world over. Overhanging the port, the Chateau de Juan-les-Pins (30) was the holiday place of Rudolf Valentino, the world's greatest lover.  In the 1920s, the Fitzgeralds held court at the Saint Louis Villa, taking the sea air and entertaining their circle of friends. The Belles Rives (31) still contains rare wooden furniture from the 30s. Picasso, Gérard Philippe, Roman Novarro, Umberto d'Italie, Josephine Baker, Edith Piaf and Miles Davis all stayed there.

Antibes  STEP BY STEP  From the small port of La Salis (21), the chemin de Calvaire leading to the Sanctuary of La Garoupe. Since the dawn of time, pilgrims have gathered here before the small shrines, commemorating the “Chemin de croix”(22). The chapel of la Garoupe (23) houses Notre Dame de la Garde and Notre Dame de Bon-Port, and the nave is covered with marine commemorative plaques which portray the history of Antibes in both small personal ways and grand ways. On the summit of the Cap, an orientation map helps better understanding of the magnificent 360° view. A few steps from there, the small shrine of Notre Dame des Amoureux, created by Raymond Peynet, protects homes.  Sea side and farniente

Cagnes sur mer  Fourth town of the department of the Alpes-Maritimes, it includes an old medieval borough perched on a hill dominated by the Grimaldi castle (visit) ; a modern town at its bottom and a village of fishermen, called Cros of Cagnes, in edge of sea (let's have a bath).

Cap d'ail  Coastal path  A relaxed 3.6 km stretch of coastal walk adorned with Mediterranean flora, geological features and the ancient millstone quarry.  Three beaches:  The Marquet Beach, family beach perfect for sports activities (Wind surfing, Tennis, Catarmaran, Deep sea diving) etc. …, and where the Amphitheatre by the sea will satisfy your cultural inclinations.  The Mala Beach, a true Mediterranean grotto, the steep coral covered rocky cliffs give an amber hue to the salty sea below.  The Pointe des Douaniers Beach, a steep rock rises out of the Mediterranean sea with its characteristic colours bearing witness to the volcano it once was, erupting many millions of years ago. Children’s activity playground. Dogs are admitted on the beach.  All along the coastal walk : you will discover many different examples of Mediterranean flora

Menton  Seven exceptional gardens, hectares of greenery, many urban parks and gardens, hundreds of exotic trees lining the streets and an abundance of floral arrangements, Menton is a pleasure to the eyes.

Isola 2000  In winter it is the greatest ski resort of the area, but remains to see, at 17 km from the station, this picturesque village, summer like winter, which knew how to keep its traditions and to safeguard its inheritance which testifies to its wealthy past. The bell-tower St Pierre and the church St Pierre ; the Vault of Ste Anne of the Brotherhood of the penitent White.  And lots other.  Day in Aquavallée  Centers of relaxation, In the mountains, Aquavallée is a true peace haven open everyday from 10hAM to 9hPM. Relaxation Space with swimming pool, toboggan, sauna, hamman, baths bubbling, musculation, squash, external solarium, mattress and parasols hiring.