Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Alpes Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

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

Lors de votre excursion insolite au sein de la ligne MAGINOT vous y découvrirez une des générations les plus modernes de fortifications. 5000 m3 de béton et 385 tonnes d'acier ont contribué à édifier cette forteresse, monde merveilleux de technologie pour 1932. Centrale de production d'énergie électrique, salle de filtrage et de ventilation de l'air, infirmerie, central téléphonique, cuisine, réserve d'eau et de vivres. Pour agrémenter votre visite 240 m2 d'exposition ont été aménagés à l'intérieur du fort. La LIGNE MAGINOT est un chef d'œuvre architectural et le système de fortifications le plus perfectionné que l’homme ait jamais réalisé.

It invites hiking on the tracks of planets, astronomy and mythology. A commented audio guide available at the Tourist Office or the «Planetary Trail» mobile app, gives all information to discover the solar system reproduced on a scale of 1/1.000.000 on Valberg’s domain. (1m = 1 million kilometers in space). An atypical and unique walk which reveals not only Valberg’s natural heritage, but also grandiose planet-like monolithic land arts, allowing to make educational, contemplative or relaxation stops on the way. First part of the trail, 1h30 round trip: through the undergrowth leading to Jupiter and the Senateur lake, a fun and family section for all ages. Total length of the walk: 4 hours with a more sporty finish to reach Neptune, the highest point of the itinerary. Some spectacular pathways here and then complete this exceptional walk between the sky and the earth.