Things to see and do Mercantour

A beautiful stretch of water bordered by lawns and trees, with beaches and supervised swimming, tennis courts, basketball and beach volleyball courts, a climbing wall, children's games and shaded picnic areas, as well as a giant zip line that runs directly into the water and a water ski lift! The entrance fee includes the use of the playgrounds and access to the beach. There is a snack bar on site, the Chalet du Lac, which is open all day and which, in the evening, becomes a friendly and welcoming restaurant where you can dine à la carte.

The ecomuseum of the hinterland and transport was installed in the former locomotive depot at Breil sur Roya near the station. The museum has many railway equipment: several locomotives, steam or electric are on display as well as railcars, a locomotive trader, trams, buses and trolleybuses. A miniature railway network is also on site, reproducing several emblematic sites of the Tende line. The museum also contains a collection of some thirty road vehicles, buses and trolleybuses, some of which can be rented.

Tends, or the largest open-air museum in Europe. Everything here invites to contemplation: the picturesque streets of medieval villages, fountains, washing machines… You don't have enough? Continue until the only remnant of the Lascaris Castle: The view over the Mercantour and the village lauze roofs is amazing. The Tends Territory also includes the Valley of Wonders; the municipality is even, it says, the door. After such a walk, do you not find this name well deserved?

Tariff: free.

Distance: 3 km.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: average.

As follows: for your children, Randoland recreational and educational cards are available for download for this walk; Check out www.randoland.fr.

This loop from Tende is a 90 km circuit with a 1,500 m difference in altitude. It crosses Tende, Castérino, the Tende pass, Limone, the Lords pass, Upega, Monesi, Triora and La Brigue. It concerns two municipalities in France (Tende and La Brigue) and 4 in Italy. It can be done on foot, by mountain bike or by 4x4. This walk requires some preparation. Several circuits are possible in 4x4, offering an exceptional panorama. Tuesdays and Thursdays are prohibited for motor vehicles, and a reservation is mandatory for Saturdays and Sundays, the site being limited to 80 vehicles per day and 140 motorcycles or quads. The Haute Route du Sel is governed by regulations designed to preserve the environment and ensure the safety of visitors. The information is posted on panels and available on the website

Did you know that it was possible to create jewelry with pearls with animated pearly reflections? This is what Bijoux Perles Simon et Simon's unique expertise in pearly pearls makes possible in their workshops. Originally founded in Bayonne, this jewelry store now invites you to visit their workshop-boutique in Ascain. Here you'll discover their unique creations of pearls and pearl jewelry. Located in the Zone Artisanale Larre Lore, next to Tissage Lartigue 1910, this boutique also offers in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery services.