Provence-Alpes-Azur
The region is in southern France and borders Italy and the Mediterranean sea. The region Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is often simply called PACA.
From the Alpine mountains down to the sand beaches of Saint Tropez, Cannes, Nice, the region is an important destination for tourist offering a favorable climate all year round.
Perfumes, rosé wines, jazz and a distinct cuisine, the region has a rich culture, traditions and festivals. The Cannes Film festival, Nice Carnival and the Jazz festival are just a few of the highlights.
Regional capital : Marseille
Departments / Counties of Provence-Alpes-Azur
| Number | Departement | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Alpes de Haute Provence | Digne |
| 5 | Hautes Alpes | Gap |
| 6 | Alpes Maritimes | Nice |
| 13 | Bouches du Rhône | Marseille |
| 84 | Vaucluse | Avignon |
| 83 | Var | Toulon |
Cruise, tour, trips, visits
Saroche barge cruises
Rated as one of best barge river cruises in France, the Saroche offers luxury cruises, gourmet cuisine and excellent wines. Chaters for 4 or 6 passengers and prices special offers. They are listed on Burgundy-canal.com as the second best barge; and also on Cruise in France.com as a top rated barge. You can discover the barge on their website, Saroche.com.
Ocean Five Yachting
Located in Antibes, crewed motor and sail Yachts for vacation cruises on the French Riviera and Corporate events in Cannes, Nice and Monaco. A vast selection of vessels and choice of prices.
Food products, cuisine, traditional
www.provencebonjour.com
Cooking lessons in ProvenceGites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes
Bastide aux Camelias
Three rooms of charm in a wonderful and elegante residence, with swimming pool, jacussi and hammam, located between Monaco and Nice.
Located in the heart of the Parc de la Grande Corniche, at Eze, which is one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France, perched more than 400metres above the Méditérranean sea.
Mas de Gigaro Holiday House
Résidence Les Marronniers is a Provençal holiday house, situated in La Croix Valmer, near Saint Tropez on the French Riviera. It lies in a beautiful, unspoilt setting with a breathtaking, panoramic sea view. With its four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 175m2 sun-drenched terrace, the holiday house comfortably sleeps eight people.
Hotels
Euro Riviera
Online hotel booking and web guide about French RivieraHotels-FrenchRiviera
Directory of hotels, on line reservations and vitual 360° visit.Hotel Hancy
Located in the heart of Nice, 15 minutes from the Promenade des Anglais and beaches.
Local websites
Real estate, property
www.est8net.com
Est8net helps you to find a new property, house or apartment, on the french riviera. We have property for sale from many different real estate agents.Ski chalets
The Chalet Experience
Extraordinary Ski Chalets, owner-run company that will take care of everything on your Chalet Holiday
