Close to Menton, Riviera & Merveilles

Village situated on the northern slope of the Col de Tende at 1000m altitude, close to the French and Italian Riviera, Limone is an Alpine ski resort that becomes a real town in the summer and winter seasons. The narrow streets are lined with rustic-style houses. The ski museum welcomes visitors all year round. It is one of the starting points of the Haute Route du Sel (booking: https://www.altaviadelsale.com)

• Ufficio turistico di Limone Piemonte (17 km from Tende)
  (+39) 0171 92 52 81
  https://www.limoneturismo.it/

Musée ATTILIO MUSSINO, the illustrator of writer Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio, chose Vernante as the second companion of his life.

The municipality of Vernante pays tribute to him with this museum.

There are also over 400 frescoes decorating the facades of Vernante’s houses and monuments created by Bruno Carletto, a former letter carrier who was impressed by Mussino’s work.

The Parco naturale delle Alpi Marittime twinned with the Parc national du Mercantour offers an exhibition space and workshops for younger visitors.

The remains of the castle of the Comtes Lascaris. The seigneury of the Counts of Tende included Vernante and Limone.

• The ProLoco at Vernante (20 km)
  (+39) 0171 92 05 50
  https://www.provernante.it/

Briga Alta, at 1310 meters above sea level and some 100 km from Cuneo, is dominated by Mount Saccarello. After the Second World War, La Brigue became French with the hamlet of Morignole, Realdo, came under the municipality of Triora, in the province of Imperia, while Piaggia, Upega and Carnino became a new commune named Briga Alta (toll area for entry to the Haute Route du Sel- booking: https://briga.info/), and is part of the province of Cuneo.

• Briga Alta (approx. 30 km from La Brigue via the Haute Route du Sel)
  (+39) 0174 39 38 29
  https://www.comune.brigaalta.cn.it/

Monesi di Triora is a hamlet in the municipality of Triora in the province of Imperia, Italy. Born as a ski resort, it is situated at 1392 m above sea level on the slopes of Mount Saccarello – 2201 m above sea level – the highest mountain in Liguria. A monument dedicated to the Redeemer was placed in 1901, representing the symbol and protection of the Maritime Alps, the statue’s installation is part of a more general project to celebrate the Jubilee of 1900.

• Triora (approx. 35 km from La Brigue via the Haute Route du Sel)
  (+39) 0184 94049
  http://www.comune.triora.im.it/

Jardin Hanbury: On the Mortola promontory, commune of Ventimiglia, a superb botanical acclimatization garden on the Italian Riviera. Mediterranean and exotic species from all over the world on 18 hectares. Magnificent villa in harmony with the grandiose setting, adorned with fountains, staircases, benches and pergolas.

Ventimiglia haute: picturesque old town with lovely panoramic views of the town and sea. A labyrinth of alleyways, quiet compared with the hustle and bustle of the town center (especially on Fridays, the day of the big market!) Worth seeing: the cathedral with its baptistery and crypt, the church of Saint-Michel, the oratorio dei Neri, the Aprosiana library (17th c., 1st public library in Liguria)

Covered market: variety and quality of products that attract many French cross-border commuters.

Friday market: remains an attraction, albeit an overrated one. Watch out for counterfeits!

Dolceacqua: Famous bridge painted by Monet at the foot of the medieval Old Town overlooked by the Doria castle, where summer events take place. A maze of dark, sloping alleys adorned with plants leads to the bridge. The local specialty is “michetta”, a type of brioche.

Apricale: a pretty medieval village with houses that seem to cling to the rock. Some facades are adorned with paintings. Numerous narrow streets and cobbled staircases lead through the village. You stumble into a pretty square where the church, the oratory of San Bartolomeo and the Lucertola castle dominate a number of restaurants, providing a beautiful backdrop.

Rochetta Nervina: a wooden pontoon follows the Barbaira river and leads to a stone bridge. This is the smallest of the 3 villages. The road goes no further and gives way to numerous hiking trails.

The lungomare Argentina offers a very pleasant car-free seaside promenade. A market takes place here on Thursday mornings. At the end of this promenade, a charming chapel, recently renovated, dominates the rocks of its promontory. Beyond, from the marina you can see the dazzling whiteness of the Villa Garnier.

www.bordighera.it

A balnear city located on the Riviera of Flowers, San Remo offers magnificent examples of architecture: churches, palaces and villas as well as parks and gardens for lovers of greenery.

Pista ciclabile Area 24: former railroad line transformed into a 24 km cycle path taking you from Ospedaletti to San Lorenzo Al Mare.

San Siro Cathedral – Piazza San Siro,51. (Open daily – Free admission)

Russian Orthodox Church – Via Nuvaloni,2. (Open daily – Free admission)

Sanctuary of the Madonna della costa : Piazzale Santuario Assunta,15 (Open all day. Free admission.)

Villa Nobel where Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel lived. Nineteenth-century Azure-style garden with rare exotic species. – Corso Felice Cavalotti ,116 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm)

Villa Ormond park: Large variety of palm trees. Panoramic view of the city and sea. – Corso Felice Cavalotti

La Pigna: historic center, old town district, labyrinth of alleyways leading to the Madona della Costa Sanctuary. – Corso Felice Cavalotti,113 (From 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, free admission.)

The Casino: Magnificent art nouveau façade. – Corso degli ingelsi, 18 (Open from 10:00 to 2:30)

Passeggiata Imperatrice: Beautiful seaside promenade. – Lungomare Imperatrice,118.

IAT – Info Point
Corso Garibaldi – Palafiori Sanremo, ItalyVia
Matteotti – Cinema Centrale
+390184580500
https://www.sanremoliveandlove.it/

The fruit of a shared History, similar tourist attractions (gentle way of life, international events, remarkable gardens, Via Julia Augusta…) and friendly relations that it is important to keep alive, the “City of Lemons” and the “City of Flowers” will soon be twinned.

A village partly destroyed by an earthquake in 1887, it remained abandoned for a long time, hence the name “ghost village“, before being rehabilitated by a group of artists.

The ruined side adds much charm to the place (see: the roofless church)

This “international artists’ village” entirely pedestrianized and surrounded by greenery, is dotted with galleries, art studios and small shops.

A district of the Principality of Monaco, “Monaco-Ville, Le Rocher” brings together a collection of must-sees:

• The Palace and the Carabinieri changing of the guard;
• The Oceanographic Museum;
• The Cathedral of Notre-Dame-Immaculée de Monaco;
• the narrow streets and ramparts;
• the breathtaking views over the Mediterranean.

Situated in a neo-Baroque building on the Rock, the Oceanographic Museum is an aquarium museum entirely dedicated to the sea. On the rooftop terrace, you’ll enjoy panoramic views and a play area for children.

Fun and interactive, something to do with the whole family.

Avenue Saint-Martin
+377 93 15 36 00
www.musee.oceano.org

This hanging garden offers a magnificent panorama of the Principality. At its base is a prehistoric grotto where stalactites and stalagmites are highlighted by decorative lighting.

Please note that PRMs and baby carriages do not have access to the entire garden.

62, boulevard du Jardin Exotique
377 93 15 29 80
www.jardin-exotique.mc

District of the Principality of Monaco grouping:

• The Casino Monte-Carlo;
• Le Café de Paris;
• Le Cercle d’Or;
• The Hotel de Paris;
• The Tourist Office.

Office de Tourisme Monaco
2a boulevard des Moulins
MC 98000 Monaco

Website: https://www.visitmonaco.com/fr

Villa Kerylos: architectural masterpiece that bears witness to the art of living in Ancient Greece. Superb panoramic views.

Impasse Gustave Eiffel
06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer
04 93 01 01 44
www.villakerylos.fr

Promenade André Tardieu de Beaulieu à Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: lovely seaside promenade from the Baie des Fourmis to the port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

Villa and gardens Ephrussi de Rothschild: Belle Epoque palace and its remarkable gardens built by Beatrice de Rothschild, a great collector.

1 Av. Ephrussi de Rothschild
06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
04 93 01 33 09
villa-ephrussi.com/en

One of the most beautiful bays in the Alpes-Maritimes with a long sandy beach.

In the old steep town: the rue obscure (XIV th c.) classified MH and painted by Jean Cocteau (a replica of the work is at the beginning of the street)

Chapelle Saint-Pierre: interior and exterior decorated by Jean Cocteau in 1956.

The citadelle: houses 3 museums. Pleasant sunken promenade leading to the Darse.

In summer evenings, open-air cinema in the gardens.

• Superb medieval village perched in an eagle’s nest. Numerous craft stores along its cobbled streets.
• The exotic botanical garden (collections of cacti and succulents) surrounds the castle ruins and culminates at 400 m with a plunging view of the Mediterranean.
  Rue du Château – 06360 Eze
  +33 4 93 41 10 30
  www.jardinexotique-eze.fr
• The Friedrich Nietzsche Trail links the village to the seaside in an hour. The philosopher is said to have found inspiration here for the last part of his work “Ainsi parlait Zarathoustra…”
• The Fort de la Revère loop (4.3 km) takes you from the village to the fortified structure (not open to visitors). Stunning views over the village, shaded by plane trees. Orientation table and picnic areas. Ideal for a family outing.
• The Astrorama located on the Route du Fort at 650 m altitude offers a chance to observe the sky and discover astronomy. Numerous animations.
  astrorama.net
• Usine Fragonard
  www.fragonard.com
• Usine et Musée Galimard
  www.galimard.com

Promenade des Anglais: A favorite spot for the English, who came here for winter holidays in the 19th c. and gave their name to this one of the best-known promenades.

7 km to cover (on foot, by bike…) from the Château hill to the airport.

Vieux Nice: Shady lanes, colorful facades this is the perfect place to sample Nice’s culinary specialties (socca, petits farçis, pan bagnat, ravioli de daube…)

The place Saleya and its famous flower market, the Palais Lascaris and its astonishing collection of musical instruments, Baroque-style churches and chapels are also worth discovering.

The MAMAC: this nearby museum is dedicated to modern and contemporary art. From its roof you can enjoy an amazing view of Old Nice.
www.mamac-nice.org

The château: overlooks the old town and offers a breathtaking panorama of the Baie des Anges from the top of its Belvedere.

The quartier de Cimiez: The arena, the monastery garden offering panoramic views over Nice and the Baie des Anges, the Matisse museum dedicated to the painter’s work, traces his artistic career through its collections, set in a superb park planted with olive trees where you can sample another local specialty: sweet chard pie…

The Parc Phoenix: botanical and zoological garden, awarded the “jardin remarquable” label, is a 7-hectare green setting near the airport. Children’s play area.
www.parc-phoenix.org

The Asian Arts Museum: set on the artificial lake of Phoenix Park, this white marble building houses a collection that allows you to discover Asian art and culture through its permanent and temporary exhibitions, shows and animations… zenitude guaranteed!
maa.departement06.fr

The St. Nicholas Cathedral: one of the most important buildings of Orthodox worship outside Russia is worth a visit if only for the contrast between its architecture and the surrounding vegetation.

Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d’Azur
www.explorenicecotedazur.com