Var
The Var seduces with its fine sandy beaches and turquoise waters, offering famous spots like Saint-Tropez, where glamour meets Provencal tradition. Fréjus, Saint-Raphaël and Toulon are a blend of maritime and cultural heritage, with their harbours, Provencal markets and numerous monuments. Finally, the Giens peninsula also attracts visitors for its rugged beauty.
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence offer an impressive diversity of landscapes, including the Mercantour National Park, a veritable paradise for hikers. Digne-les-Bains, the prefecture, is famous for its thermal baths. The Verdon, with its spectacular gorges, offers activities such as canoeing and climbing. Last but not least, the lavender fields of Valensole are a living tableau not to be missed.
Alpes-Maritimes
The Alpes-Maritimes are famous for their Côte d'Azur coastline, the Promenade des Anglais and the charm of the old town of Nice. Cannes shines with its international film festival and elegant beaches. The hinterland holds treasures such as Èze and Saint-Paul de Vence, hilltop villages with breathtaking views and art galleries. Finally, Menton, with its exotic gardens and lemon festival, offers a unique way of life.
Bouches-du-Rhône
The Bouches-du-Rhône region is captivated by Marseille, a cosmopolitan city with its Old Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. The calanques of Cassis, a natural setting between cliffs and sea, invite you to explore. Aix-en-Provence, a city of water, art and history, will charm you with its fountains, its Cours Mirabeau and the Granet museum. Finally, Arles, rich in Roman heritage and the inspiration for Van Gogh, as well as the Camargue regional nature park, add to the region's diversity.