The most beautiful natural sites to discover Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

The Luberon, majestic mountain, a millennial world of human life and history, has remained virtually intact. The massif stretches gently over 60 km from east to west. Lourmarin's combe, the only natural passage crossing the massif, divides it into two parts. In the west, the Petit Luberon widened by ravines and gorges, does not exceed 700 m. As for the Grand Luberon, it extends to the east and roll out its massive and softer slopes that culminate in the Mourre Nègre at 1,125 m and includes a wide sloping ledge: the Claparèdes plateau. Created in 1977, the Luberon regional natural park stretches from Villeneuve (04) to Cavaillon and the Coulon Valley to the Durance Valley, protecting 72 municipalities. Land bitter and shaped by the winds, the Luberon has the strange power to worry when the fall of day arrives, like seduce when the sun shines high. It is all this set of history of history mingled with fortunes and misfortunes that the Park has been protecting for 30 years. All of these ochre landscapes, orchards as far as the eye can see, green hills, small villages of perched stone make it a dream place.

Take the direction of the Estaque by the A 55 towards Martigues or the port by the N 568, to the Plage beach, as well as by bus line No 35 and get off at the terminus. Walk a few hundred metres and go along the railway line on the Blue Coast. The line is not electrified, but TER and cargo convoys circulate in the middle of a splendid landscape. Before the tunnel, descend on the left; drague on the sides of the road and on the naturist beach, very gay, even if here you can cross families.

The Forest Natural Park Croix des Gardes is located in the heart of Cannes within one kilometer of the emblematic Croisette. Coastal conservatory property, this green lung has 80 hectares of Mediterranean vegetation. The richness of its fauna and flora, its historical heritage linked to the culture of the mimosa and its 360 degree panorama make the attractions of this area of nature preserved. Crossed by 20 km of trails arranged with information panels, the chemin du Belvédère leads to the top of this hill marked with a great cross. From a heritage point of view, it is on the side of his hill that the first mimosas on the Côte d 'Azur were planted.

On RD 954, at the limits of the departments of the Hautes-Alpes and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Naturist beaches on the shores of the lake. A dredge the day near the plane club.

The gorges of Reppe and Destel meet in the north of Ollioules to form the gorges of Ollioules. Classified site, they are shaped by water and time that dug huge potholes, caves and tanks in a beautiful white limestone. These gorges were in the eighteenth century, the refuge of the famous brigand "Gaspard de Besse." This haven of tranquility and pleasure will make you enjoy the cool waters of the pots.

To go from Koenig-sur-Méouge to Ribiers, you cross the famous gorges of Méouge. Located 5 km south of Laragne, the Méouge Gorges are classified as a biological reserve and represent a real gem for the department. Designated as a Marvel of the High Alps, the Gorges de la Méouge are bathed in heat and light and are a place for bathing and walking.

Picnic areas and dry toilets available for hikers.

These deep, winding gorges surround a fiery torrent that leapt, tourbillons shape, water holes, polished pebble beaches, natural reservoirs…

Even lovers of the old stones will be happy, admiring an old Roman bridge with three arches, still in very good condition, as well as the remains of a mill that was conquered by a flood in 1901. Grass geologists overlooks huge blocks of rock forming beautiful ivory-coloured strata. The curious will read with profit the explanatory panels of the fauna and flora: you are here in a Natura 2000 site full of Alpine, Provençal, Mediterranean, Iberian and even North Africa plants. So cool in summer, Méouge can also be lowered to kayaking in the spring or flown in plane or paragliding: from the site of Chabre, from where we have a superb panoramic view!

At an altitude of 443 meters, the massive Gros Cerveau offers numerous walking trails and spectacular views. A botanical trail leads to the edge of the Gros Cerveau and its panoramic heights that stretches from the islands of Hyères, in the creeks of Cassis-Marseille and the entire chain of Sainte-Baume. You can visit the cave of Garou. Follow the signs of GR 51 in red, white, blue and green. The walking routes are available at the reception of the Tourism Office of Ollioules and it will tell you the difficult circuits.

On the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, you have to take the road that borders the coast on the right of the lighthouse and leads to a beach surmounted by rocks (where the steps arrive). It is dredge all year round rather in the daytime.

At the height of the city of Rayol, on the D 559 which runs along the coast, through the corniche des Maures. There are several naturist coves, below the road, where it is possible to practise naturism.

Under the palace, in the centre of the village, a Renaissance house, there are underground cellars. They housed an oil mill, cisterns, silos, wine vats and a chapel. Don't expect to follow long underground passages, everything is very small. But this place is mysterious and unique enough for an audio-guided tour. Especially on rainy days! There is also a documentary on the restoration and a game book for children.