Alpes Maritimes, one of the most unique regions in the extreme southeast corner of France, is surrounded by the French departments of Var, Alpes de Haute –Provence, the principality of Monaco, Italy on the east, and the Mediterranean on the south. The

region includes the renowned French Riviera coastline with important towns and cities of Cannes , Antibes, and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. Endowed with stunning natural beauty, Alpes Maritimes attracts a hefty crowd of vacationers all round the year from all across the globe. A wide range of Alpes Maritimes accommodation options have come up in the region which cater to everyone —be it a shoestring budget traveler or a high end leisure vacationer.

Alpes Maritimes offers everything you need on a vacation, a plenty of tourist attractions, adventure sports, and wonderful shopping and dining options. The tourism in the region is mostly centered on the Riviera, known as the Cote d’ Azur, which is blessed with beautiful palm fringed beaches and numerous beach front luxury Alpes Maritimes holiday homes and rentals. The area inland from the coast serves as a perfect base for many thrilling outdoor activities including trekking, mountain biking, skiing, canoeing, fishing, horse riding, rafting, rock climbing, and caving. Alpes Maritimes boasts internationally reputed areas for paragliding and hang gliding sites such as Col-de-Bleyne, Gourdon, Gréolières and Lachens. Holiday apartments Alpes Maritimes can be easily found near these places at varied prices. Immerse in to the rich history of the region at its many remarkable museums and soothe your senses to some great music by attending splendid concerts and music events. The small medieval villages of St Paul de Vence and Mougins and Boit make wonderful day excursions with its rich historic heritage, great natural splendor and quaint yet peaceful ambience.

Alpes Maritimes houses excellent dining establishments which could be found everywhere and range from simple back street bistros with their great value set menus to the gastronomic temples of the coast that offer an unforgettable dining experience. Not only can you savor traditional regional delicacies but also treat your tastebuds to a wide range of international delicacies and exotic French wines. You can taste some great wines of the region during annual food festivals. Booking holiday villas Alpes Maritimes during this time can be somewhat difficult due to heavy rush of tourists hence it is recommended to get your Alpes Maritimes accommodation booked well beforehand. As far as shopping is concerned, the lovely cities and towns in the region have many bustling markets where some of the popular buys are handicrafts, herbs, fresh produce, and a lot many more things.