The region is in southern France and borders Italy and the Mediterranean sea.
From the Alpine mountains down to the sandy beaches of Saint Tropez, Nice and Cannes, the region is an important destination for any tourist. Just indulge yourself: skiing in the Southern Alps, hiking in the Nature Parks, or experiencing the thrills of white water challenges and water sports.
It has a rich cultural heritage with museums, parks and gardens, mansions, castles and historic sites, but it is also renowned for its legendary art of living, gastronomy, perfumes, rosé wines and jazz!
Regional capital : Marseille
The departments are: Alpes de Haute Provence, Hautes Alpes, Alpes Maritimes, Bouches du Rhône, Vaucluse and Var.