Alps of Upper Provence Attractions
The alpine range which runs parallel to the Mediterranean Sea above the Côte d'Azur is a recreational magnet for those living in these coastal communities.
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Mercantour - Gorges du Cians
(Gorges des Alpes-Maritimes Drive)
A road runs through the narrow Gorges du Cians, near the river, while the walls of red rock rise up dramatically on both sides. Some sections are very narrow with rock completely overhanging the road.
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Point Sublime
(Verdon - Grand Canyon Area)
Point Sublime offers an outstanding view over the Grand Canyon du Verdon. A short walk leads to a lookout platform revealing the full spectacle of the Gorge of the Verdon.
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Verdon - Grand Canyon Area
(Verdon (Grand Canyon du Verdon))
A scenic drive takes in the Grand Canyon du Verdon and surrounding villages. Highlights on the way include the view at Point Sublime, and the Route des Crêtes along the canyon.
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Ganagobie Abbey
(Ganagobie)
The buildings of the Ganagobie Abbey are thought to date to the 12th C. The abbey was at one time secularized and eventually came back to the possession of the Benedictines in 1881.
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Gorges des Alpes - Gorges de la Vésubie, Utelle
(Gorges des Alpes-Maritimes Drive)
A short drive north of Nice are the impressive Gorges de la Vésubie, the village of Utelle, and the Pilgrimage Church of Notre-Dame-des Miracles.
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Gorges des Alpes - Gorges du Daluis
(Gorges des Alpes-Maritimes Drive)
A road runs through the impressive Gorges du Daluis, with high cliff walls stretching down to the river below.
Mont-Dauphin - Place Forte, France
Place Forte is a hilltop fortress built in the 17th C, containing a small village inside. The walls surrounding the fort were constructed with reddish marble, making an impenetrable fortress.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Simiane Festival
Simiane Festival includes seven concerts of chamber music that run from late July to mid-August each year. The concerts are performed by artists from all over the world and take place in the Salle Romane of the Rotonde Castle.
Festival de Simiane
Secretariat de Festival
F-04150 Simiane-la-Rotonde
France
Secretariat de Festival
F-04150 Simiane-la-Rotonde
France
Vars - International Piano Festival, France
This annual two-week festival runs from early to mid-August and includes more than just piano recitals. There are usually over 20 different events organized every year, including chamber concerts, recitals, and theatrical performances as well as lectures and seminars. A summer music academy also runs concurrently with the festival.
