Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

A region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) is located between the Rhodan River and the French border with Italy. The capital city of this region is Marseille. The most famous here are French Riviera with Saint Tropez, Cannes, Antibes or Nice. However, as the name itself suggests, it is also a wellknown because of its lavender fields Provence and amazing Alpes. The region is gifted by the nature : one may find here both Mediterranean flora and beaches or picturesque fields.

Provence’s climate is typical for Mediterranean countries, where summers are hot and winters mild and warm. One may here reach the see straight from the mountains. There are many villages and small towns as well as numerous nature reserves spread along the sea shore. For those who love nature there are such places as the biggest in Europe Big Canyon du Verdon on Camargue National Parc and, of course, Valensole plain, especially to be visited in

July or August because of its characteristic lavender fields. This incredible region in southern France has attracted tourists from all over the world for years. Worth seeing are also Saint Tropez, Toulon, Cannes, Marseile, Gordes or a beautiful village where artists from many countries arrive – Saint Paul de Vence.

French Riviera is a beautifully shaped part of the Med. It’s the most important touristic region in France, visited by ca. 10 mln tourists each year. The whole shore is covered with hotels and marinas as well as public beaches and the biggest casinos. Despite of the fact that this place is heavily exploited, it hasn’t lost any of its charm and beauty at all.

Furthermore, as the name itself indicates, there are also the Alpes, where one may admire the breathtaking views of the mountains. Although they are mostly visited during winter, the Alpes attract people willing to walk or ride a bike also in summer. It is worth walking on the tourist routes and downhill routes around Mount Blanc. During summer it is possible to sail, walk or glide in Annecy, Thonon-Les-Bains or Chambery. One may enjoy the eyes with fairy tale-like views or take a walk on narrow roads in the mountains and the nearby villages.

The regien is shrouded with multiple tastes, smells and colours and it enchants any season of the year. Whoever visits this place once, they will be inclined to come back at any occassion.