It lies on the Mediterranean Sea and borders Italy (and Monaco).
The capital (préfecture) is Nice.
Key features: Known for the glamorous Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), with cities such as Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Menton, Èze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Monaco nearby.
It combines the sea (beaches, luxury, marinas, and over 300 days of sunshine per year) with high mountains (the Maritime Alps, Mercantour National Park, ski resorts such as Auron, Isola 2000, and Valberg).
Inland (arrière-pays): picturesque Provençal villages, lavender fields, the perfume capital of Grasse, medieval fortresses, and hiking areas.
It's one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world thanks to its mix of sea, mountains, culture, art, and jet-set atmosphere.
In short: from beach to ski in less than an hour's drive – that's what makes the Alpes-Maritimes unique!
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