The Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur region is
ideally situated between the Mediterranean coastline and the Alps.
Its location and climate are extremely attractive. Extraordinary
scenery combined with a rich historical past of exceptional
archaeological and architectural interest, together with a multitude
of celebrations and festivals, make it an exciting area to visit.
Every city, town, village and resort is adequately equipped to
accommodate and cater for the needs of the tourist trade whether in
top class hotels or on camp sites. An interesting variety of
tourism has been carefully developed here over the years. Needless
to say, the seaside resorts are the last word in entertainment, for
aquatic sport and swimming, while the hill-walker and those seeking
the quieter pathways find a varied countryside ; and when the
seasonal change progresses, winter sports come into their own. One
can honestly boast that visitors from all over the world rate this
place the premier European tourist region. The French Riviera-Côte
d'Azur stretches along the Mediterranean at the foot of the last
outcrop of the Alpine chain. Thanks to its southern situation, the
proximity of the sea, the full southern exposure and, above all, to
the screen of high mountains which protect it from the cold
continental winds, it enjoys an exceptionally high winter
temperature. Its privileged position means that the slopes are
covered with tropical vegetation : orange and aloe, cactus and
eucalyptus, rose-laurel, bougainvillea and mimosa. In under
two hours you can travel from the palms and lemon trees of the coast
to the nearby Alpine peak for coolness in the summer and winter
sports.. With such a number of attractive features combined with the
variety and quality of entertainment and the multitude of hotels and
villas, it is no wonder that it attracts visitors from all over both
in summertime and wintertime.
