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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 low-angle photograph of a stone church with two distinct towers (one rougher stone, one smoother plaster) perched atop a steep, craggy rocky outcrop against a clear blue sky.

Marseille · Guided Experiences

Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde

Golden statue crowns 19th-century Marseille basilica
A close-up of a green leafy plant with large, deeply lobed leaves growing in soil, accompanied by a white identification label reading "Acanthus mollis L." and other botanical text.

Grasse · Guided Experiences

Jardin des Parfums et des Plantes

Historic 18th-century tannery perfume museum
A sunlit, tree-lined public square with gravel ground, ornate black lampposts, benches, and people relaxing under a clear blue sky; no visible signage or unique architectural markers are present.

Saint-tropez · City Centers

Place des Lices

19th-century square with plane trees and weekly markets
The Romanesque portal of Saint-Trophime in Arles

Arles · Historic Architecture

Church of St. Trophime

12th-century Romanesque cathedral with UNESCO-listed Last...
A large, multi-tiered stone fountain with sculpted figures including lions at the base and two standing statues atop a central basin, set in an urban plaza with trees and buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.

Aix-en-provence · Historic Architecture

Fontaine de la Rotonde

1860 Neo-classic fountain with bronze sculptures
The Gothic façade of the Palais des Papes in Avignon

Avignon · Heritage Trails

Palais des Papes

The vast Gothic palace of the 14th-century popes
Toulon marina filled with sailboats, a yellow ferry, and the city skyline under a blue sky.

Toulon · Coastal Promenades

Port de Toulon

Major French naval base and historic harbor
A street-level view of a large, multi-story brick industrial building with arched windows, featuring an orange sign reading "FRICHE entrée" at the gate, alongside a wall with graffiti and a poster saying "ICI, AILLEURS".

Marseille · Historic Architecture

Friche la Belle de Mai

Former tobacco factory turned creative hub
Aerial view of Lérins Abbey and the fortified monastery on the Île Saint-Honorat

Cannes · Churches

Île Saint-Honorat and Lérins Abbey

The monks' island of Lérins, with vineyards and a fortified monastery
A black metal bandstand (kiosk) in a public park, heavily adorned with stuffed animals, flowers, French flags, and memorial banners including one reading "À NOS ÉTOILES DISPARUES" and another referencing the Nice attack of July 14, 2016.

Nice · Nature & Parks

Jardin Albert 1er

Historic 3-hectare park with Venet arc
The image shows a crowded indoor market stall with vendors and customers interacting over wooden crates of fresh produce like lemons, peppers, and lettuce under a high, industrial-style metal roof.

Antibes · Urban Exploration

Marché Provençal

Traditional Wednesday and Sunday market
A blue and terracotta-colored cinema facade with signage reading "Cinéma", "LE BACK-STAGE", and "LE MISTRAL", featuring a poster board and a closed blue roller shutter.

Marseille · Art Museums

Le Panier

Marseille's oldest district, featuring narrow streets and...