Our Region ...
Le Massif de l'Esterel
Bordered on one side by the Mediterranean and on the other by the Provence limestone. Astonishing and so characteristic, its red rock is outlined by abrupt reliefs which give the landscape a particular charm which will not leave you indifferent, we guarantee it! Hikers, horse riders, mountain bikers ... 32,000 natural hectares and various developed circuits are waiting for you !
Le village de Théoule sur Mer
The village of Théoule sur Mer is ideally located on the seaside, only 15 minutes from Cannes and 40 km from the International Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Its central location takes you in less than one hour to Monaco or the Italian border by the A8 motorway, or in less than two hours to Marseille in direction of Spain. Nestled between the Natural park "Massif de l'Esterel" and the Mediterranean Sea, this village is a real haven of peace offering a multitude of nautical and pedestrian activities.
The PACA Region (Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur) is located in the south-east of France and includes six departments :
Alpes-Maritimes (06), Var (83), Alpes de Haute Provence (04), Hautes Alpes (05), Vaucluse (84), Bouches du Rhône (13).
The Alpes Maritimes (06) situated on the Mediterranean sea side, stretches from Théoule-sur-Mer, a village on the border with the department Var (83), to Menton a border town with Italy. The seaside road crosses all international renowned cities of the Riviera, such as Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Monaco and Menton. In summer, the region is known for its large beaches and its exceptional location by the sea. However, in wintertime, in less than two hours drive, the department disposes of 660 km ski slopes spread over various ski areas: Isola 2000, Auron, Valberg and Val d'Allos ...etc
The Var (83) extends from Frejus / St Raphael up to Toulon and counts among its villages the mythical Saint-Tropez and its Port, as also the beaches of Pampelonne and Ramatuelle.
Driving in direction of Toulon is situated the village called Hyères with its natural marine park ‘Port-Cros’ and the island of Porquerolles. The “Var region” is further known for its many vineyards. Particularly famous for it’s rosé wines and “AOC Cotes de Provence” which we can discover through its “route des vins” (wine route)
These southern departments of France have a multitude of picturesque villages in the inland countryside. Beautiful landscapes can be discovered when driving on the A8 motorway, as per example the majestic “Massif des Maures”.
With a park of over 30,000 hectares of nature reserve, the massive de l’Esterel invites sportsmen, hikers and admirers to discover its flora and fauna.
This unique setting offers exceptional views from its highest points up to 600m; Mont Vinaigre, Pic de l'Ours, Pic du Cap-Roux etc ..
Discover our region on video ...
When we think of the Côte d'Azur... we think of Cannes and the famous Film Festival, the boulevard de la Croisette with it's 5-star luxury palace hotels ...
But the region has much more to offer... !
Discover the Corniche d'Or and nature in all its splendour!
Not to forget.... the extraordinary "Palais Bulles" ....
Pierre Cardin
The city of Antibes is known for its old citadel, the Picasso Museum and its exceptional marina which can accommodate the largest prestigious yachts in the world. Once a year, Antibes Juan les Pins is highlighted by its Jazz Festival in the pine forest on the seaside.
NICE
The image and reputation of Nice has nothing to envy to other cities of the French Riviera. Known for its “Promenade des Anglais” with a length of 7 kilometers, between the Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport to the Nice marina, from where ferries leave to Corsica and Sardinia.
Less than 7 km from Monte Carlo is situated the town of Menton. Located at the Franco-Italian border, it only takes a few minutes to get to Ventimiglia (Italy). Menton, a quiet town enjoying the mild Mediterranean climate, organises the "fête du citron" (Lemon Festival) every year during the last three weekends of February.