The Alpes Maritimes is the southeastern-most department of France. Running from the Italian border the area covers a vast array of landscapes from snow-covered mountain peaks in the southern French Alps to scenic valleys and grand coastal resorts along the Cote d'Azur. In short, the Alpes Maritimes is a microcosm of France, making it a popular area with international tourists and those seeking French property in the south of France.
Cannes, Antibes and Nice are the three major tourist hotspots in the Alpes Maritimes. The international airport at Nice provides easy access to these glamorous resorts, where the rich and the famous choose to spend some of their leisure time. On the Alpes Maritimes coastline too is the principality of Monaco. Not strictly a part of the Alpes Maritimes, Monaco is surrounded on all landward sides by the department and represents the only land-based access to the principality.
Inland, the Alpes Maritimes reveals some exquisite Provençal countryside. Fields of lavender and thyme combine with vineyards and gently undulating hills in a breathtaking collage that is the very essence of traditional Provence. To the north, the mountains of the Alps then loom, offering a myriad of outdoor sports and adventure activities, including skiing at resorts such as Isola 2000.
As you would expect with such a diversity of landscapes, Alpes Maritimes property is very varied. Along the coast, Alpes Maritimes property includes many large prestige homes overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. A 5-bed villa in France between Antibes and Nice could cost in excess of 2,000,000 euros. Further inland, French property in Alpes Maritimes includes semi-rural villas and farmhouses as well as vineyards and chateaux, while up in the highlands buyers will find a selection of luxury chalets and ski villas.
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