PROVENCE-ALPS-COTE-D'AZUR, FRANCE

POINTS OF INTEREST

Castle Hill

A scenic viewpoint at the highest altitude in Nice (92 meters above sea)
One of the best views in all of nice

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Old Town, Nice

An area of Nice known for historical architecture and buildings that date back to medeival times.
Popular for markets and shopping areas

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The Promenade des Anglais

An old Promenade that stretches from the West to the East, facing the Bay of Angels
Lined with hotels, restaurants, and cafes

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Parc national des Calanques

A national park with opportunities for diving, climbing, hiking, kayaking, and more
Watch for wild boars!

http://www.calanques-parcnational.fr/fr

Palace of the Popes

A 14th century Papal palace
One of France's most famous historical buildings
Guided audio tours available

http://www.palais-des-papes.com/fr

Arles Amphitheatre

An Ancient theatres that was once the home of fierce Gladiator battles
Inspired by the Roman Coliseum

http://www.arenes-arles.com/

Ancient sites

This part of France is filled with ancient ruins and religious sites. Here are a few worth checking out:

St Trophime
Abbey of Montmajour (on right)
The baths of Constantin
Alyscamps

Photo credit to: http://www.abbaye-montmajour.fr/en

Cafe Van Gogh

The Cafe that Van Gogh painted in the Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum, Arles, at night

Photo credit to: https://www.vangoghgallery.com/

Cryptoporticus

A series of underground tunnels constructed by the Greeks
Theories suggest that they may have been constructed to support the structures above, or to house slaves

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Beaches

Here are some of the best beaches in the area:

Plage de la Salis
Plage de Pampelonne
Plage de Robinson

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Musee Picasso

An Ancient castle that was given to Picasso to use as a studio in 1946.
Today the museum holds over 245 of Picasso's paintings, ceramics, and drawings

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Fort Royal

A famous jail known for housing the "Man in the Iron Mask"
Built between 1624 and 1627
Today Fort Royal is open as a museum

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Château de la Napoule

A beautiful castle dating back to the 1300's

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Old Town Antibes

Located on the Bay of Angels
Narrow and winding cobblestone streets filled with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants
A medeival quarter with seaside views

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Gourdon

A small village perched 700 meters above Loup Valley
The Chateau is from the 1100s

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Menton, France

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The Exotic Garden

An exotic garden set on the site of an ancient medieval fortress 429 meters above the Mediterranean
Plants from around the world
One of the best views in Eze

http://www.jardinexotique-eze.fr/