Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: Hotels and Accommodation

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur encompasses a diverse succession of landscapes: from snow-capped Alpine peaks and Mediterranean calanques and lavender fields to the salt marshes of the Camargue.

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Nature

The region’s protected landscapes include regional nature parks, nature reserves and Natura 2000 sites. There are four national parks and nine regional nature parks in total.

The area surrounding Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is home to Le Bougès, Le Montdenier, Montagne de Beynes and La Roche Percée. Between Cassis and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the Provençal coast combines calanques, small ports, coves, wild coastal stretches and sandy beaches.

Near Marseille, the Parc national des Calanques offers a combined experience of nature on land and water. The region is home to more than 20,000 plant and animal species; around 60 percent of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur lies within protected natural areas.

Activities

Provence offers terrain for mountain biking, skiing, canyoning, climbing, paragliding and ultralight flights, as well as golf. In the Provençal part of the region, visitors can also go horse riding, cycling and hiking, as well as visit parks and gardens.

Cycling options range from Provençal routes lined with olive trees and lavender fields to Alpine passes and routes along the Côte d’Azur with sea views. The French section of EuroVelo 8, Méditerranée à Vélo, runs for 850 kilometres and is accessible by public transport.

The region’s panoramic routes include the Route Napoléon, the Route des Peintres and the Route du Mimosa. They can be travelled by car, bicycle or train.

Culture and History

The UNESCO-listed cultural heritage of Arles in the region includes Roman monuments, the Baths of Constantine, the Alyscamps necropolis and the Romanesque Church of Saint-Honorat. The UNESCO-listed historic centre of Avignon brings together the Palais des papes, the Episcopal Ensemble and the Pont d’Avignon in an exceptional medieval architectural group.

As of 22 September 2025, the region had 2,402 protected historic monuments. Significant art and cultural heritage museums include the Matisse, Chagall, MAMAC, Renoir, Bonnard, Picasso, Parfum and Merveilles museums.

The wider regional area around Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is home to the Château d'Allemagne-en-Provence, the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Ganagobie, Le Paraïs, Jean Giono’s house, and the Abbaye de Manosque.

Further cultural impressions are provided by Provençal crafts and savoir-faire, including soap, pottery, ceramics and designer pieces.

Routes and Railways

The Train de la Côte bleue travels along a 32-kilometre panoramic route between Marseille and Miramas through calanques with turquoise water. The regional visitor network ZOU! highlights more than 300 attractions and direct rail connections to cultural and historical sites.

The Train des Merveilles connects Nice and Tende. The journey offers panoramic views over the Paillon, Bévéra and Roya valleys, along with information about the artistic and cultural heritage of Nice’s hinterland. On the tourist TER map, the historic railway line between Ventimiglia and Tende is designated as a regional visitor route.

Cuisine

Provençal highlights in food and drink include olive oil, truffles, vineyards, restaurants and cooking workshops.

More regional starting points: Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Alpes-De-Haute-Provence, Vaucluse.

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