Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Administrative region in southeastern France
The region spans from Mediterranean shores to Alpine peaks, encompassing six departments with Marseille as its capital and major economic center.
The territory formed its current administrative boundaries in 1970, merging three distinct areas: Provence, the French Alps, and the French Riviera.
Museums, festivals, and exhibitions throughout the region display Mediterranean influences in art, from Roman archaeological sites to contemporary collections.
Two international airports in Marseille and Nice connect the region with direct flights to European capitals and major global destinations.
The Verdon Gorge, located between the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Var departments, forms the deepest canyon in France.
Location: Metropolitan France
Inception: January 11, 1970
Capital city: Marseille
Shares border with: Piedmont, Liguria, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Occitania
Address: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Website: https://maregionsud.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.05806,6.06385
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region combines medieval villages, historical fortresses, and natural areas. The region features geological formations like the Demoiselles Coiffées, French Riviera coastal landscapes, and alpine territories. Monasteries, castle ruins, and traditional villages display regional history. Natural landscapes include lavender fields and mountain passes.
Juventus Stadium
171.3 km
Pont du Gard
123 km
Chauvet Cave
136.8 km
Mole Antonelliana
171.4 km
Circuit Paul Ricard
92.5 km
Stade Vélodrome
103 km
Monte Carlo Casino
115 km
Mont Ventoux
64.1 km
Château d'If
105.1 km
Verdon Gorge
40.4 km
Sacra di San Michele
153.9 km
Unité d'Habitation de Marseille
103.7 km
Notre-Dame de la Garde
102.6 km
Alpe d'Huez
114.9 km
Lac de Serre-Ponçon
55.9 km
Prince's Palace of Monaco
114.7 km
Pont Saint-Bénézet
101.5 km
Museo Egizio In Turin
170.8 km
Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
166.8 km
Amphitheater of Nîmes
138.8 km
Palais des Papes
101.3 km
Fort de Brégançon
109.5 km
Choranche cave
124.7 km
Lake of Sainte-Croix
34.2 km
Viso
106.2 km
Fenestrelle Fort
134.1 km
Mercantour National Park
82.4 km
Montagne Sainte-Victoire
66.8 kmReviews
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