Alpes-Maritimes is a department in southeastern France, bordering Italy and the Mediterranean Sea. The region encompasses the French Riviera coastline, including the glamorous cities of Nice and Cannes, alongside the Alpine foothills inland. Visitors explore coastal promenades, visit art museums, hike mountain trails, and sample Mediterranean cuisine in waterfront restaurants.
Alpes-Maritimes (department 06) occupies the southeastern corner of Metropolitan France, bordered by Italy to the east, Monaco to the south, and the Var and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence departments to the west and north. Its capital, Nice, is the fifth-largest city in France and the primary gateway to the Cote d'Azur. The department's territory spans sea level to Alpine summits above 3,000 metres within a single administrative unit, making it one of Europe's most geographically diverse coastal regions. Content is produced by the ToursXplorer Editorial Team based on destination knowledge current to 2025.
Destination: Alpes-Maritimes | Region: Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur | Country: France | Content Type: Destination Guide | Audience: International Leisure Travellers | Season Coverage: Year-Round
