Maritime heritage, lighthouses and islands in the Alpes-Maritimes

06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer

The Darse de Villefranche-sur-Mer, former arsenal of the Duchy of Savoie (XVIIth-XVIIIth centuries), is a historical Mediterranean port located in the Alpes-Maritimes, marked by its military buildings and its basin of rdoub unique in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

06130 Grasse

The Porte Neuve is an early 20th century historical monument located in Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes. Registered in 1925, it bears witness to the local architectural heritage.

06540 Breil-sur-Roya

The Italian Gate, an ancient 13th century fortified gate in Breil-sur-Roya, was a key element of the ramparts protecting the village. Ranked historic monument in 1986, it marks the southern entrance to Genoa.

06600 Antibes

La Porte de France is a historic building from the 4th quarter of the 17th century located in Antibes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, whose pediment has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1928.

Headlights classified as MH
06220 Vallauris

The Vallauris lighthouse, built in the first half of the 20th century, is a historic lighthouse located on the hill of the Maure in Vallauris, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, renowned for being the highest in Europe with its home at 167 meters altitude.

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06300 Nice

Port Lympia, built in the 19th century in Nice in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, is an emblematic marina of the French Riviera, combining maritime history and Provencal neo-baroque architecture on 20 hectares facing the Bay of Angels.

Headlights classified as MH
06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

The lighthouse of Cap Ferrat, built in the 3rd quarter of the 20th century in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), is an octagonal stone historic monument, marking the entrance to the bay of Villefranche.