Tour to explore alpes-maritimes

Topic	Sites and museums
Departure	SAINT-VALLIER-DE-THIEY (06)
Details	With its seaside resorts (Nice, Cannes, Menton ...), the Alpes-Maritimes receive each year many tourists. The department is also famous for its mountains.

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Souterroscope Baume Obscure, Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey

We start the day by discovering the Souterroscope Baume Obscure. A museum show that brings the visitor emotion and feelings similar to those of caver discovered gradually in the light of his lamp, the infinity of forms and colors of the limestone.

International perfume museum, Grasse

Then discover Grasse. Capital of perfume, you can stop in the international perfume museum. Inside, you will find all the steps of creating a perfume and a collection of bottles from antiquity to the present day.

On this day, you can also find Saint-Cézaire Audides and open to the public throughout the year offer trips into the bowels of the earth.

Accommodation nearby

Ma roulotte de charme

Grasse
06 25 49 08 54

Camping La Paoute

Grasse
04 93 09 11 42

Hôtel le Patti

Grasse
04 93 36 01 00

Le Champ d'Eysson

Montauroux
04 94 85 70 00

Marineland, most beautiful park in Europe

Before you go to Marineland Antibes and enter, start your day on the Croisette in Cannes. Feel free to take a picture of the famous steps of the palace.

Marineland

Throughout the day, you will enjoy the most beautiful park in Europe. Dolphins, killer whales, polar bears, sea lions, seals ... many animal species are present in the park. It also contains the largest sea basin in the world.

Accommodation nearby

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Pierre et Vacances Résidence Cannes Villa Francia

Cannes
08 92 70 21 80

Sun Riviera

Cannes
04 9 3 06 7 7 77

Hôtel Olivier

Cannes
04 93 39 53 28

Homair Vacances Green Park

Cagnes-sur-mer
08 20 20 12 07

A Nice day

Throughout the day, discover the city of Nice, the capital Azuréenne.

Hill to the castle, Nice

To start the day, you can climb the hill to the castle. At the top, you can see a beautiful view of the city of Nice. Down, you can stop in the old town to taste the famous socca (we advise you to buy a bakery, which is cheaper).

Matisse Museum, Nice

Then you can stroll along the Promenade des Anglais. Then go towards the Matisse Museum. It is one of only two museums in the world dedicated to French painter Henry Matisse.

In the evening, you can enjoy one of the many casinos in the industry.

Accommodation nearby

Mas des Oliviers

Nice
04 93 52 22 60

Hôtel Le Royal - Vacances Bleues

Nice
04 91 00 96 49

HOTEL DU CENTRE

Nice
04 93 82 29 80

Hôtel Villa Eden

Nice
04 93 86 53 70

Monaco and his rock

Monaco

To start the day, you can admire the magnificent boats moored in the port of Monaco. Not far away, you will see the Church of Sainte Devote. You will enter a building built in the eleventh century. Then you can go to the Casino of the principality, one of the most beautiful casinos in the world.

Then you can discover the Oceanographic Museum. You'll be able to watch more than 6,000 specimens within 90 basins. Thereafter, go discover the Notre Dame Cathedral of Immaculate Monaco.

Head to the free botanical garden to have a view of Fontvieille, city fully reclaimed from the sea

Then, we advise you to discover Located Exhibition of Vintage Car Collection of HSH the Prince of Monaco.

To finish the day, you can see a football match Monaco not very expensive or visit one of the many bar of the city.

Accommodation nearby

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Hôtel Delcloy - Vacances Bleues

Saint-jean-cap-ferrat
04 91 00 96 49

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Hôtel La Voile d'Or

Saint-jean-cap-ferrat
04 93 01 13 13

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Hôtel Royal Westminster - Vacances Bleues

Menton
04 91 00 96 48

Hôtel Balmoral - Vacances Bleues

Menton
04 91 00 96 48

Menton, a city of history

Regional Museum of Prehistory, Menton

It offers, for this last day of exploring the city of Menton. You can start by visiting the Regional Museum of Prehistory. You'll regional history for a million years.

Then you can explore the old town. So you go to meet the front of the Basilica Saint Michel or the chapel of the White Penitents. At the top you will find the cemetery and you have a beautiful view of the city, the sea and Italy.

Jean Cocteau Museum, Menton

Then you can discover the Jean Cocteau Museum. You find the whole world of the artist and you can soak up the pleasures and sorrows.

Monastery Saorge historical, Saorge

Then, towards the Monastery Saorge historical monument. During this tour you will discover the cloister, sacristy, chapel, refectory and the convent garden.

Balance

This tour to discover the Alpes-Maritimes is not the only route. We tried to make it as complete as possible. You can also find our other tour department.