Alpes-Maritimes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with historic buildings on a hill overlooking the sea.
A coastal cityscape with a marina, boats, and a hilly backdrop.
A coastal cityscape with colorful buildings, a prominent tower, and a bridge over the water.
A coastal cityscape with a long beach, clear blue waters, and a densely built urban area with historical architecture.
A coastal cityscape with a marina, a curved breakwater, and a densely built urban area.

Popular cities in Alpes-Maritimes

A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a cityscape in the background, and a clear blue sky.
Nice
Known for Dining, Beaches and Shopping
Unofficial capital of the French Riviera, this glamorous seaside city has been one of France’s most popular tourist destinations since the 18th century.

Reasons to visit

  • Promenade des Anglais
  • Place Massena
  • Port of Nice
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A coastal town with a marina filled with boats, a lighthouse, and a clear blue sky.
Cannes
Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping
Cannes is host of a world-famous film festival and is known for its beaches, luxury hotels and glamorous visitors.

Reasons to visit

  • Promenade de la Croisette
  • Palace of Festivals and Conferences
  • Cannes Harbour
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A crowded beach with clear water, boats, and a stone wall.
Antibes
Known for Beaches, Bars and Cafes
Tour the museums, churches and historical sites of the city that Pablo Picasso briefly called home. Then head for one of the many beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Juan-les-Pins Beach
  • Picasso Museum
  • Antibes Cathedral
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A historic stone fortress with a tower, arched walkways, and a hillside backdrop.
Mandelieu-La-Napoule
Known for Beaches, Lakes and Sea
Mandelieu-La-Napoule awaits: its beaches, golf, lake views and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Château de la Napoule
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A hillside village with historic buildings, lush greenery, and a prominent tower.
Mougins
Known for Small town, Family-friendly and Museums
Follow in the footsteps of the rich and famous by visiting this scenic village in southern France. See sights that inspired some of the world’s most revered artists.
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A calm waterfront at dusk with illuminated buildings, a wooden dock, and a hill in the background.
Theoule-sur-Mer
Known for Sea, Spas and Secluded
Get away to secluded Theoule-sur-Mer! Enjoy the spas, adventure and marina.
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Stay near popular Alpes-Maritimes attractions

A pebble beach with people sunbathing and walking along the shore.

Promenade des Anglais

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Take a stroll along this pretty promenade for great across the Bay of Angels, and access to some of Nice’s best beaches.
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