What to do and see in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France: The Best Historic Walking Areas

June 5, 2021 Margarita Chappel

Discover the best top things to do in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France including Porte Condamine Tarascon City Gate, La Croisette, Vieil Aix, Old Town, Old Harbor (La Darse), Promenade Le Corbusier, Chemin de Nietzsche, Le Suquet, Vieille Ville, Ile de la Barthelasse.
Restaurants in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

1. Porte Condamine Tarascon City Gate

Rue Jean Jaure's Boulevard Gambetta, Tarascon France
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Porte Condamine Tarascon City Gate

2. La Croisette

Promenade de la Croisette, 06150 Cannes France +33 4 92 99 84 22 http://www.cannes-destination.fr/culture-patrimoine-cannes/la-croisette-cannes
Excellent
53%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
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4.5 based on 5,099 reviews

La Croisette

This world-famous street, which runs along the shoreline of Cannes, is full of upscale shopping opportunities.

Reviewed By florinr814 - The Hague, The Netherlands

La Croisette is always an awesome place for summer holidays. Its sandy beaches, the great food restaurants and the luxury shops offer all the ingredients of a perfect stay, althought a bit too expensive.

3. Vieil Aix

La Rotonde, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France +33 4 42 16 11 61 http://www.aixenprovencetourism.com/destination/aix-en-provence/les-quartiers-daix/?detail=2668
Excellent
60%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,792 reviews

Vieil Aix

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

Vieil Aix is a fascinating place. The "Old Aix" is a beautiful area. We walked around the streets observing, looking, enjoying everything there was on offer. There are wide and some narrow streets, shops, cafes, restaurants, patisseries, bread shops, and other types of shops, fountains, sculptures and more. And the architecture of the buildings is also worth the trip.

4. Old Town

06000 Nice France +33 4 93 62 38 39 http://nicetourisme.com
Excellent
63%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 12,313 reviews

Old Town

This historic part of Nice feels like a medieval village with narrow streets curving between old buildings with red-tile roofs, small restaurants and open-markets.

Reviewed By NfN270644 - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom

Large Old Town area incorporating a wonderful flower market, small shops in narrow, historic winding alleys and streets selling anything and everything, thoroughly enjoyable time with great cafes/restaurants full of locals enjoying coffee, snacks and meals.

5. Old Harbor (La Darse)

06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer France +33 6 79 86 65 65
Excellent
53%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 458 reviews

Old Harbor (La Darse)

Reviewed By fiamma11 - Vienna, United States

This harbor is lovely, gorgeous, beautiful, picturesque. A bit quaint and well worth a visit when exploring the French Riviera.

6. Promenade Le Corbusier

38 avenue Winston Churchill, 06190 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin France
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
3%
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1%
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4.5 based on 538 reviews

Promenade Le Corbusier

7. Chemin de Nietzsche

Chemin Frederic Nietzsche, 06360 Eze France
Excellent
51%
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36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
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2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 521 reviews

Chemin de Nietzsche

Reviewed By Hiymei - Lodtunduh, Indonesia

The signs at the bottom of the trail suggest an hour to climb, but if your feeling up for a challenge you can break 30mins. Prepare yourself for 350m of ascent over 1.8km (19% gradient overall). That sounds intense but it's perfectly manageable. The trail itself is well trodden and very easy to follow, pretty much one way up. Strongly recommend walking boots or trail shoes, but trainers will probably be fine in the dry. There are plenty if good photo opportunities of the bay and coastline below. Once you get to the top there is Eze old town which is amazing to stroll around. Enjoy the climb, it's worth it for the view!

8. Le Suquet

06400 Cannes France +33 4 92 99 84 22 http://www.cannes-destination.fr/culture-patrimoine-cannes/le-suquet-cannes
Excellent
52%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,967 reviews

Le Suquet

Reviewed By 523jayab - London, United Kingdom

Fantastic area for a leisurely stroll on a summer day. Quite a few cafes and restaurants along the way, which made it easy to stop and refuel. The old cobble-stoned winding streets take you back to the days gone by - the streets have been there for hundreds of years! Oh and don't forget to stop over at La Gelateria to try one of their amazing flavours. Highly recommended.

9. Vieille Ville

83400, Hyeres France +33 4 94 01 84 50 [email protected] https://www.hyeres-tourisme.com/hyeres/vous-aimerez-aussi/visiter-la-vieille-ville/
Excellent
45%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 961 reviews

Vieille Ville

In the 11th century, the Lords of Fos settled on the top of theCasteou hill (204 m) and built a powerful fortress - one ofthe largest in Provence.Ruled by Charles I of Anjou, brother ofSaint Louis, King of France, a city developed below thefortress which is now a perfect example of a frenchmedieval village. But when in 1481, Provence becamepart of the kingdom of France, the royal city of Hyeresfell into oblivion, until the visits of François I in 1529,then Charles IX and his mother Catherine de Mediciin 1564. However, the city was devastated during thereligious wars. Later on, Louis XIII orderedthe demolition of the castle : the fortress was consideredtoo powerful, as the “League” of Lords was raising againstthe royal order.

10. Ile de la Barthelasse

Ile de la Barthelasse, 84000, Avignon France +33 6 11 54 75 89 http://giteavignon.monsite-orange.fr
Excellent
42%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 455 reviews

Ile de la Barthelasse

Reviewed By anagP6520XJ - Sydney, Australia

This is a great little town with lots of history and great photo opportunities. This is a lovely place to just hang out and enjoy the view. Lovely atmosphere.

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