Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region
Also known as PACA
Provence in France
The departements of Provence
The towns and cities of Provence
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The capital city of PACA is Marseille
The region is in southern France and borders Italy with a coastline on the Mediterranean sea. The region Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is often 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 favourable climate all year round.
The departments in Provence:
| Number | Department | 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 |