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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Things to see in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

134 sights, museums, parks and places worth the stop.

A sunlit urban square lined with colorful multi-story buildings featuring shuttered windows, interspersed with tall cypress trees and leafy green trees; people are seated at outdoor cafes and walking along the paved plaza under a clear blue sky.

Marseille · Museums & Culture

Cours Julien

Historic market street famous for vibrant street art
A high-angle view of the Nice coastline featuring a prominent green hill (Castle Hill) overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with terracotta rooftops in the foreground and the filename indicating the photo was taken from Cimiez.

Nice · Historic Architecture

Castle Hill (Colline du Château)

92m hill with free elevator and panoramic views
A view of stone fortification walls and grassy ramparts with a playground and mountainous background.

Briançon · Fortresses

Citadelle de Briançon

UNESCO-listed Vauban fortifications
A view of a harbor lined with multi-story buildings featuring shuttered windows and terracotta roofs, with several boats moored in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

Cassis · Coastal Promenades

Port de Cassis

Port in village with highest French maritime cliff
AI-generated illustration of Jardin Botanique des Planes

Aix-en-provence · Nature & Parks

Jardin Botanique des Planes

Botanical garden with rare plant species in Aix-en-Provence
The surviving arches of the Pont Saint-Bénezet over the Rhône in Avignon

Avignon · Bridges

Pont Saint-Bénezet (Pont d'Avignon)

The famous broken bridge of the song, halfway across the Rhône
A long, vaulted underground stone corridor with arched openings on the right, small high windows on the left, scattered ancient stone fragments along the floor, and visitors walking through; a red fire extinguisher is mounted on the left wall.

Arles · Historic Architecture

Cryptoportique

UNESCO-listed Roman underground vaulted galleries
The image shows a light-colored stone church with a prominent bell tower topped by a dome and cross, a clock face on the tower, a triangular pediment with a mosaic above the entrance, and street signs in French (including "LE CHAPEAU" and "PARCOUR

Marseille · Historic Architecture

Église Notre-Dame du Mont

16th-century church with historic organ
The domed chapel and arcaded courtyard of La Vieille Charité, Marseille

Marseille · Historic Architecture

La Vieille Charité

17th-century Baroque hospice housing Mediterranean and Af...
The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès on the Cannes seafront

Cannes · Architectural Landmarks

Palais des Festivals et des Congrès

Home of the Cannes Film Festival and its red-carpet steps
AI-generated illustration of Vieil Antibes (Old Town)

Antibes · Guided Experiences

Vieil Antibes (Old Town)

Medieval walled town with Picasso heritage
The coastal path and gardens at Le Mourillon, Toulon

Toulon · Historic Architecture

Jardin de la Plage de la Pointe du Zouave

Historic 20,000 m² garden with 350 trees and water features