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The name of the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region is an invitation to travel. Difficult to not imagine the beautiful beaches and small coves of the French Riviera, the hills and charming villages of Provence, and finally the clean air and the wild mountains of the Alpes de Haute-Provence And the Hautes-Alpes.

From Menton to Hyères, between sea and mountains, the "Côte d'Azur" invites you on the mythical beaches of Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice... to practice many water sports (sailing, surfing, kayaking, paddle, diving...) or relax in the Mediterranean sunshine. In this enchanting setting, you can also take the sea to the famous golden islands (Le Levant, Port-Cros, Porquerolles) and discover real little corners of paradise. After having filled up with iodine, enjoy the beauty of the countryside to offer you great hikes, on foot or by mountain bike, and discover the beautiful villages of Provence. In the Alps, climb upland or paragliding, practice canyoning and whitewater rafting, and in winter, you can slip on the slopes of the major ski areas (Pra-Loup, Serre-Chevalier...).

Then, discover the extraordinary heritage of the region. In Marseille, walk along the banks of the Old Port, climb up to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Guard and visit the MuCEM, a magnificent museum devoted to the civilizations of the Mediterranean. In Avignon, enjoy the Palais des Papes, the Saint-Bénezet Bridge, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the medieval streets of the historic center. Then come to Arles, the capital of the Camargue, which has an exceptional Roman heritage, in Carpentras for its Saint-Siffrein cathedral and its episcopal palace, in Aix-en-Provence to see the Atelier Cézanne and the Granet Museum. Fréjus for its arenas, its aqueduct and its archaeological museum...

The lovers of wide open spaces will be enchanted by the diversity and beauty of the natural parks located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur : the Camargue, the Calanques, the Massif des Maures, the Esterel massif, the Verdon and its sumptuous Gorges with emerald waters, the Luberon and its Provençal Colorado, Mercantour, Queyras, Ecrins... On the way, do not hesitate to stop in pleasant restaurants to taste the sunny flavors of the regional gastronomy : tapenade, Pistou soup, bouillabaisse (traditionnal provencal fish soup), fougasse (type of bread made with olive or olive oil), ratatouille (stew made with different vegetables ), ravioles, daube provencal (stew made with beef braised in wine, vegetable and garlic) or comtadine, nougat, tropézienne pie (a filled brioche)...