Choose the Côte d’Azur and opt for a lifestyle
With over 300 days of sunshine a year, a countryside stretching from the mountains down to the sea, a rich heritage and a cultured, diverse population constantly buzzing with life, the Côte d’Azur is truly a dream destination.
You can enjoy both a busy professional career and a great lifestyle with plenty of leisure activities and relaxation. There are more than 100 km of beaches, 18 golf courses, 14 ski resorts, 125 different sports to choose from, and a dynamic cultural scene. The Côte d'Azur has something for everyone all year long.
In addition, each year the Côte d’Azur is transformed into an immense international stage for every form of entertainment from classical to baroque music, jazz, contemporary and classical dance, opera and theatre.
Facts and Figures
- From the Mediterranean coast to the summits of the Alps: a 4,299 km2 territory..
- 163 communes.
- 1,040,000 inhabitants.
- The growth rate of the population is twice the national average.
- Nice, the regional capital, is the fifth largest city in France.
- Nice/Cannes/Grasse and Antibes form the largest metropolitan area in France, thanks to the growth of its active population.
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Team Côte d'Azur is a joint initiative of the Alpes-Maritimes county council |
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