last edited May 21, 2020
Introduction to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Provence-Côte d'Azur
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Overview
Key Facts
- Type of place: tourist region.
- Location: on the Mediterranean coast, in the southeast of the country, bordering Italy.
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- Administrative region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (prefecture: Marseille).
- Departments: Alpes de Haute-Provence (04), Hautes-Alpes (05), Alpes-Maritimes (06), Bouches-du-Rhône (13), Var (83), and Vaucluse (84).
- Main cities: Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Gap, Marseille, Nice, Toulon...
- Population: 5,031,000 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 31,400 km².
- Density: 160 inhabitants/km².
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- Lowest point: sea level.
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Tourism
Marseille, Nice, Avignon, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Provence, the Luberon—this entire region is synonymous with holidays and relaxation for many. Between the Mediterranean and the first Alpine ranges, it is also rich in both natural and cultural discoveries.
Where to get information?
Departmental Tourism Committees
Travel Essentials
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- Interests (rated ): Nature ; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays
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