Explore beautiful Cote d’Azur

Browse through our collection of ideas of what to do and what to explore –  get the most out of your stay by following your preference!

A must on the Cote d’azur

  • Wine tasting

    The fertile land of the Alpes Maritimes is the backbone of the local history and culture of the region. It has been used for growing wine for more than two thousand years and still today there are many vineyards to visit. Let your senses and thoughts strive to understand the many facets of the wine in your glass during your memorable winetasting experience!

  • Boule

    Boule, which is based on the very old French game of “jeu Provençal”, is truly Provencal and reflects the laidback lifestyle of the southern parts of France. Everywhere in the small villages, by passers can watch locals play and hear the clanking balls and the chatter of friends. With some knowledge of the rules it is easy to set up your own game at home!

Cultural events on Cote d’azur

  • Picasso museum

    On 27 December 1966, Grimaldi Castle was turned into the « Picasso Museum ». The building was exten- sively renovated between 2006 and 2008.

    In 1925 it was acquired by the City of Antibes. In 1946, Picasso, who was living nearby in Golfe-Juan with Françoise Gilot, accepted curator Dor de la Souchère’s offer to set up his studio in the Castle. Picasso worked from mid September through mid November of 1946, creating many works, sketches and paintings, including Les Clés d’Antibes (The Keys of Antibes), covering an entire wall surface. When the artist decided to move back to Paris, he left 23 paintings and 44 sketches in the Castle’s custody.

  • The Maeght Foundation

    The first independent art foundation in France, they conceived it in collaboration with the Catalan architect Josep Lluís Sert in 1964. Their artist friends personally participated in its conception and realization, each appropriating a space in the future foundation. Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Alberto Giacometti, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder and Fernand Léger all found it to be an ideal place of creation, where the rooms and gardens interact in perfect harmony.

  • Jazz festival in Juan-les-Pins

    Jazz à Juan is a seaside festival with all the biggest names in Jazz, taking place in July every year at the Gould Pine Grove in Juan-les-Pins. As the oldest jazz festival in Europe, Jazz in Juan remains an amazing melting pot where different trends all blend together. Many performers have trodden the boards of the stage in the mythical pine grove since its creation in 1960. The festival has established itself as one of the legendary places where jazz history was made and is eternally renewed through young prodigies like Marcus Miller, Wynton Marsalis, Salif Keita, Diana Krall, James Carter and Joshua Redman.

Sport activities on Cote d’azur

  • Golf

    In the department of Alpes Maritimes your will find several outstanding golfcourses, all in the proximity of Cannes and Nice and its hinterland. Almost twenty golf courses offer 18-holes and about fifteen sites have 9 hole golf courses. Some of the golfcourses have designated training grounds and are particularly suitable for practicing your swing or train on compact pitch and putt courses. Just tell us what you prefer and we will guide you right.

  • Skiing

    The Alpes Maritime is enjoying an exceptional location with its proximity to both the sea and the mountains. With its fifteen ski resorts, the Alpes Maritimes offers a total of 460 km downhill ski slopes and 153 km of cross-country ski runs. Auron, Isola 2000 and Valberg stands out as the resorts with the largest area but there are several hidden gems off the track to explore and enjoy.

  • Tennis & Padel

    The Alpes Maritimes offers ideal conditions to enjoy tennis and padel, especially during spring and autumn when the temperatures for outdoor cardio intense sports are perfect. There are a number of tennis and padel clubs throughout the region which offers great options for the temporary visitor. We will be happy to guide you once you know where you will stay.

  • Mountainbike

    Mountainbiking in Alpes Maritimes is one of the best ways to explore this beautiful region, so rich with amazing scenery. There are several excellent routes to choose from in order to get an excellent ride – it all depends on your location and skills. Most trails range between thirty to eighty kilometers, so it is up to you!

  • Canyoning

    Canyoning is a great way to explore some of the French Alps’ most inaccessible yet beautiful landscapes. A canyon with its gushing waterfalls, natural swimming pools and boulders for clambering over is like a huge natural water park. If you enjoy jumping into water, scrambling up rocks and exploring in the great outdoors, you’re going to love canyoning.

  • Hiking

    Discover the magic of hiking in the Alpes Maritimes. There are hundreds of trails ranging from difficult, moderate to hard and they all have in common the beauty of the region, from the red soil of the mountains in the Esterel massif to the lovely – and easier - trails around Cap d’Antibes and Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat – and many more…

  • Canoeing and kayaking

    The sea, lakes, rivers and creeks in the Alpes Maritimes region offers outstanding possibilities to enjoy canoeing or kayaking. Throughout the coast and the hills behind, there are several places that rent out the equipment and also provides experienced guides to prevent any dangers.

  • Horse riding

    Let the strength of a safe horse carry you up the rolling hills of the Alpes Maritimes hinterland while you immerse with the beauty of the provencal nature. There are a number of different recommended riding centres to chose from where the quality of the tours, horses and the animal welfare is up to standard.