Top Things to do in Alpes Maritimes
The 10 Best Things to do in Alpes Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Discover the best top things to do in Alpes Maritimes, France including Gorges du Cians, Tete de Chien, Les lacs de prals, Trophee d'Auguste, Tourrettes-sur-Loup - Village Medieval, Musee Departemental des Merveilles, Isola 2000, Station d'Auron, Parc Alpha, Vesubia Mountain Park.
Restaurants in Alpes Maritimes
1. Gorges du Cians
2. Tete de Chien
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By scotthS3053ND - Danvers, United States
Twisty ride, but some of the best views in the Cote d'Azur. Stunning views of Monaco all the way to Italy.
3. Les lacs de prals
4. Trophee d'Auguste
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
The Alpes Trophy, the only remaining example of such triumphal architecture, was erected in the 1st century BC to honour Augustus Caesar’s victories against the tribes of the Alpes. This structure has been restored thanks to an American patron and it towers above the old Via Julia Augusta and the whole of the French Riviera from Esterel to the Italian coast. The monument features an exhibition of engravings, plaster cars, models, a video display and panoramic view. Open: > 19th May to 20th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 21st September to 18th May: from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: > Mondays. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By scotthS3053ND - Danvers, United States
I love to visit monuments and ruins when on vacation- so I convinced the family to stop in to see the Trophiee d'Auguste. First of all, Turbie is a wonderful village perched atop a mountain overlooking Monaco and the Mediterranean, secondly, the monument is very interesting (you can climb to the top) and third, there is an excellent museum that traces the history of the monument as well as the history of the reconstruction that was done. All in all, this was an excellent side trip during a great day on the Cote d'Azur.
5. Tourrettes-sur-Loup - Village Medieval
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 661 reviews
Reviewed By lifesgreatadventures - Chichester, United Kingdom
Love love loved it here, we were in the area and thought we’d stop in, so pleased we did, the most stunning village with a great vibe, beautiful cobbled streets and a lovely feel. A great pottery shop and wood craft shop too, don’t miss it!
6. Musee Departemental des Merveilles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By MeredithAussie - Cannes, France
This museum opens up the history and geography of the region, explaining the significance of the nearby rock carvings and settlement over the last 5000 years. Extensive captions are provided in French, with only a few in English/Italian (for the dioramas). I’m still trying to decide if you should visit the museum BEFORE you hike into the Vallée des Merveilles or AFTER. On the one hand, having background knowledge of the region would be useful when you’re exploring the rock carvings. On the other, having visited the rock carvings, it’s good to consolidate your understanding. Regardless, I recommend the museum.
7. Isola 2000
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 559 reviews
Ski area
Reviewed By orangegb - Wanstead, United Kingdom
Love this great skiing resort plenty of snow as they have so many snow canons and the fact that it's very high great for mid week or a long weekend ski as from Nice airport it's an hour and 20 mins transfer Lovely apartments and hotels good restaurants and bars been out twice this season and my husband three times just love great well groomed runs
8. Station d'Auron
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
Station de sports d'hiver et d'été située à 1600m d'altitude à proximité du Parc national du Mercantour. A seulement 90kms de Nice et de son aéroport international, Auron offre le plus vaste domaine de ski de la région (135kms), mais également de nombreux équipements pour vous divertir et passer un séjour dépaysant
Reviewed By R4074GQnicholasb - Paris, France
Auron has the charm that Isola 2000 lacks. Friendly little resort with enough good pistes to enjoy 2 or 3 days skiing. Hotels offer excellent value and cuisine.
9. Parc Alpha
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 804 reviews
Reviewed By richardcH4452ME - Shipley, United Kingdom
Wolves have been reintroduced into the upper valley, but prevented from going down the valley to farms etc, by a large fence. The fence has viewing platforms and windows enabling visitors to see them from close by. There is also a great show of tame birds of prey.
10. Vesubia Mountain Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 112 reviews
Le Vesúbia Mountain Park de Saint-Martin-Vésubie, situé dans les Alpes-Maritimes, est un lieu unique en Europe ; par son design, par les activités qu'il concentre, et par les aventures que vous pouvez y vivre. Le Vesúbia Mountain Park, c'est le spot pour se baigner, grimper, sauter, se balader en hauteur, descendre un canyon, travailler son équilibre, déambuler sous terre, faire du sport, se détendre, jouer, grignoter, rencontrer du monde... Le Vesúbia Mountain Park, ce sont des activités ludiques de montagne en intérieur, ouvert sur un terrain de jeux sans limites qu'est l'incroyable vallée de la Vésubie, à proximité du parc Alpha !
