touristic guide Provence-Alps-Cote d'Azur

Interesting for young and old, this museum with its military history, science and technology, its arts and traditions, mixed with human adventures, illustrates the history of colonial and marine adventurers, from Richelieu to the current day. Temporary exhibitions. Free entrance. Open every day ...

The village is a centre for the care, research, rescue and protection of tortoises and specifically of the Hermann tortoise. Two new tropical greenhouses, an enclosure, a nursery, ponds and a clinic. More than 1,500 tortoises of 25 different species are cared for, raised and occasionally returned...

A large choice of guided tours for groups: national Picasso Museum, Magnelli Museum, the Old Town, the Jean Marais area, the Kitsch Ceramic Museum, filming demonstration, Boule House, bitter orange marmalade tastings at the Nérolium Co-operative, workshops to learn the basics of working with the ...

In the centre of Grasse, on the 1st floor of our historic factory, the museum displays a wonderful private collection of bottles, boxes, stills, documents and other equipment used in the perfume industry from early days to the present. Covering 3,000 years of perfume history. Free tours daily fr...

BP 60090 Route des Marais - 13280 Arles-Raphèle In a shady setting, at the heart of our breeding centre for bulls and wild horses, experience the life and work of the 'cowboys', explanations of this lifestyle, rides in hay-wagons through the herd... Catered meals, restaurant service in or outsid...

Free entrance daily from 10am to 1pm and 2-6pm. In the former home of the Marquies de Cabris, sister of Mirabeau. Fine collection of 18th and 19th century Provencal costumes and jewellery. Simple dresses, quilted Indian petticoats, light lace adornments tell of the life of the Provencal women, pe...

18th-century hacienda-style farm with arcades and white walls, set in a vast orangerie and a scented garden. 17 rooms and suites, decorated with antique furniture, some with terrace overlooking the large infinity pool, some with impressive views of the village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 500m away. Y...

Two attractions : School of Yesteryear, you will learn about the local history of a school in times gone by (ethics and writing). If you wish you can take the Certificate of Studies of the time (just ask). The Old Peasant House: on show the life of a Champsaurin peasant who was both farmer and sh...

Ancient fortified town on the edge of la Durance, Tallard is crossed by the Route Napoléon, the Route of Fruits and Wines, and has a world reknowned aerodrome. Its architectural heritage and two classified Historical Monuments, the medieval chateau and the church of Saint-Grégoire, make this an u...

Arvieux, Regional Park of Queyras, a popular tourist destination in Hautes-Alpes, on the Tour de France route (col d’Izoard 2360m). Authentic local crafts, wooden toys and educational games for pre-schools (animals, figures, puzzles), wooden ornaments and objects for all the family (for bedrooms...

At Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey, at the heart of the gentle slopes of grassois, the Relais Impérial will seduce you with it's authenticity, a characterful setting and great food… Philippe Pasquier, disciple of Escoffier, subtlety blends traditional cooking with local flavours and delights. Private dini...

Carpentras, a town of art and history at the foot of Ventoux is an architectural wonder, surrounded by quality wine-making land, it's an exceptional environment for themed visits to enjoy at any season : the black truffle of Ventoux, it's Jewish history, classified villages, Christmas clay, an ex...

Created in 1989 and renovated in 2008, the International Museum of Perfumery is naturally found in Grasse, the birthplace of luxury perfume. Devoted to the history of perfume and the evolution of its techniques over the centuries, the museum displays objects from decorative arts, botany, industr...

Situated at the foot of the aromatic town, these 2 hectare botanic gardens offer delicious walks amongst May roses, jasmines, orange flowers, tuberose, violets and many other flowers. In this unique setting, discover and smell these species that supply the precious raw materials of the perfume in...