The most beautiful natural sites to discover Côte d'Azur

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.

700,000 years old natural excavations, these caves made of tuff offer an exceptional collection of underground landscapes adorned with stalactites, stalagmites and giant stalactites. The constant presence of water over the centuries prevented the formation of stalagmites. The monks of the abbey of Saint-Victor were certainly the first occupants of the caves. Used as hiding against the invader, they were sold in 1566 to Nicolas d'Albertas, Lord Gemenos, which he modified and strengthened.

Admire the underwater fauna and flora thanks to the submerged and transparent hull of this very special air-conditioned boat. The commented walk lasts about 30 minutes.

Naturist beach. Access from Cannes or Antibes via bus line 200 or Cannes city bus line 1 (Battery terminal). Then walk along the sea and the railway for about 10 minutes. Several abandoned villas serve as a benchmark. Cool the day, warm in the evening.

Absolute calm, harmony with nature, the charm of a rose garden in this natural garden located in a small valley on the Saint-Tropez peninsula. Since 2013, the sisters Anne and Julia have been cultivating old and wild roses, a mixture of botanical roses, old roses and modern hybrids, 300 varieties of fragrant roses that have never known the slightest chemical product. The rose varieties presented in the garden are offered for sale and the collection is enriched every year with new varieties.

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

Saint-Raphaël is a town on the Côte d'Azur, offering numerous possibilities for boat excursions. Sea You Sun is a boat excursion agency based in Saint-Raphaël, offering a variety of tours. These include a visit to the Lérins Islands, with the possibility of discovering the island of Sainte-Marguerite and its famous Fort Royal, as well as the island of Saint-Honorat, famous for its monastery founded in the 4th century. Sea You Sun also offers excursions to the Calanques de l'Estérel, offering magnificent scenery with its red rocks and turquoise waters. An excursion to Saint-Tropez is also available, allowing you to discover this famous town on the Côte d'Azur.