Alpes-Maritimes - Discover Provence with Pure French Soaps

Follow the French soap trail & discover Provence with Pure French Soaps

Combining mountains and the sea, sublime landscapes, diverse nature, cultural heritage and famous throughout the world, Alpes-Maritimes sits in the south-eastern corner of Provence and is bordered by the départements of Var in the south-west, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in the north-west and Italy to the north and east.

Surrounding the Principality of Monaco and its famous rock, and bathed in sunshine, it boasts some of the most exclusive coastline on the Mediterranean. Long regarded as the playground of the rich and famous, Nice with its “Promenade des Anglais”, and Cannes and its “Croisette”, are just two of the élite resort towns on this, the famous Côte-d'Azur or French Riviera.

The Côte-d'Azur

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With 25km (15mi) of fine sand and shingle beaches, Antibes attracts crowds of holidaymakers every year. With its Fort Carré, and the Cap d’Antibes, a rocky spur on which are nestled sublime villas and sumptuous hotels featuring white Art Deco facades, it is valued for its large marina and the old town which is imbued with a particular charm typical of Provence.

Menton, is the last French town before Italy. The high cliffs allow it to benefit from a mild climate and sunshine, ideal for growing the famous Menton lemons that are renowned throughout the country. In March, these fruits are celebrated during the Lemon Festival. With an air of carnival, unusual floats made with different varieties of citrus fruits parade through the streets. Elephants, castles, dragons and lions, no sculpture seems impossible, and young and old alike can only marvel at the magnificent spectacle.