What to do on vacation
in the Alpes-Maritimes?

Discover its alpine heritage and take a dip in its crystal-clear waters

Made up, as its name suggests, of 2 distinct entities, this department in the far south-east of France promises a Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur holiday of contrasting tones. Are you torn between the sea and the mountains? In the Alpes-Maritimes, water sports and alpine leisure activities come together to offer you a colorful vacation.

Straddling the Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence departments, the Mercantour National Park is a fantastic playground for your next vacation. Here are just a few of the sites not to be missed when hiking in this park, renowned for its exceptional diversity of landscapes and only 50 km from the Mediterranean: Col de la Bonnette Restefond, Gorges du Cians et de Daluis, Haute Vallée du Boréon, Lacs glaciaires de Vens, Madone de Fenestre, Massif de l’Authion, Vallée des Merveilles…

You’re sure to love old stones too! The département boasts 3 Plus Beaux Villages de France: Coaraze, Gourdon and Sainte-Agnès. Don’t go back down into the valley without taking a seat on a terrace and feeling the Maralpine soul.

Bordering Monaco, between Nice and Menton, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin enjoys a privileged climate and location on the Côte d’Azur. Nestled in a remarkable mountain cirque overlooked by Mont Angel, the commune is an irresistible invitation to idleness and contemplation. Less touristy than its illustrious French Riviera neighbors (Cannes, Juan-les-Pins…), it’s the ideal spot to indulge in the pleasures of the water, with two irresistible beaches: La Buse and Golfe Bleu. Fancy a walk after a swim? The wild coastal path of Le Corbusier, from the tip of Cap-Martin to Monaco (5 km), is a pure marvel. Don’t forget your camera! Breathtaking panoramas, Belle Époque villas and contemporary mansions share the limelight on this old customs path, promising you magnificent vacation shots.

Take one of France’s most beautiful walks and get into the Côte d’Azur spirit.

If the Basse Corniche, between Nice and Menton, is a movie star, it’s not by chance! This 30 km stretch of coastline offers breathtaking natural scenery and a host of cultural and architectural treasures. Here are a few not-to-be-missed stops on your next trip to Roquebrune in the Alpes-Maritimes: Musée Matisse (Nice), Fresques Jean-Cocteau Chapelle Saint-Pierre (Villefranche-sur-Mer), Villa et Jardins d’Ephrusi de Rothschild (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat), Villa grecque de Théodore Reinach (Beaulieu-sur-Mer), etc.

As for Roquebrune, there’s so much to see and do on your vacation in the Alps: the perched medieval village and its castle, Eileen Gray’s Villa E1027 (Monument Historique), Le Corbusier’s cabanon, the thousand-year-old olive tree, Lumone’s Tomb, and more. And don’t forget Roquebrune on the seaside, with activities for all ages on its timeless beaches, once frequented by illustrious personalities such as Le Corbusier, Jacques Brel and Coco Chanel…

To discover the infinite splendors of this stretch of coastline and hinterland in the Maritimes, there’s nothing better than our Résidence de tourisme*** ‘Sélection’ in Roquebrune! Rich in activities and leisure activities for all, it promises a more-than-perfect stay in the Alpes-Maritimes: indoor swimming pool heated in the off-season and open until 10 p.m., jacuzzi, comfortable accommodation…