Mediterranean coast
The Côte d’Azur, Calanques and Var combine beaches, harbours and famous seaside towns.
Provence · Riviera · Alps & Mediterranean
Mediterranean beaches, Provençal villages, lavender country, glamorous Riviera towns and high Alpine scenery.
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur brings together many of the images most associated with holidays in southern France: the Mediterranean, hilltop villages, markets, lavender, vineyards, dramatic gorges and the southern Alps.
Marseille, Nice, Avignon and Aix-en-Provence offer culture and food, while the Var coast, Luberon, Verdon and Alpine valleys provide very different landscapes within a few hours’ drive.
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The Côte d’Azur, Calanques and Var combine beaches, harbours and famous seaside towns.
Markets, stone villages, vineyards, olive groves and lavender landscapes fill the inland departments.
The Verdon and southern Alps provide hiking, lakes, rafting and winter sports.
Roman sites, papal Avignon, Provençal cuisine and a long artistic tradition enrich every part of the region.
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Discover Alpes-de-Haute-Provence: local towns, villages, countryside, heritage and places to stay across this part of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
Explore department → 06Discover Alpes-Maritimes: local towns, villages, countryside, heritage and places to stay across this part of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
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Explore department → 05Discover Hautes-Alpes: local towns, villages, countryside, heritage and places to stay across this part of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
Explore department → 83Discover Var: local towns, villages, countryside, heritage and places to stay across this part of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
Explore department → 84Discover Vaucluse: local towns, villages, countryside, heritage and places to stay across this part of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
Explore department →Towns, coast & countryside
Mediterranean promenades, old towns, museums and easy access to coastal villages.
Papal history, markets and some of Provence’s best-known hill villages.
Elegant streets, fountains, markets and access to the landscapes painted by Cézanne.
A vibrant port city beside spectacular limestone coves and coastal trails.
Turquoise water, canyon scenery and outdoor activities in Haute-Provence.
High mountain villages, walking and winter sports away from the Mediterranean coast.
Make a holiday of it
Use Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur as a base for scenic drives, markets, historic places and relaxed days outdoors.
Markets, regional produce, cafés and restaurants make local food an easy part of the holiday.
Mix headline sights with smaller towns, villages and countryside away from the busiest routes.
Plan your stay
Fresh landscapes, comfortable sightseeing weather and a quieter pace.
Long days, outdoor dining and the widest choice of seasonal activities.
Harvest colour, quieter roads and excellent conditions for touring.
Atmospheric towns and landscapes, with seasonal opening hours in some rural areas.
Travel & getting around
Road and rail connections vary across the region; larger cities make useful gateways while a car gives the greatest flexibility for rural holiday homes and smaller places.
Plan journeys around the places you most want to visit and allow time for local roads, markets and scenic detours.
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