PROVENCE ALPS COTE D'AZUR

Provence Alps Cote d'Azur (PACA) is a region of southeastern France on the Mediterranean Coast adjacent to Italy.

The largest cities in the region are Marseille, Nice, Toulon, and Aix-en-Provence. The richest part of the Region is Nice's metropolitan area. Wel known but smaller communities include the many cities and towns along the French Riviera, a popular tourist destination.

The Côte d'Azur has a Mediterranean climate, with sunny, hot, dry summers and mild winters. Winter temperatures are moderated by the Mediterranean. Micro-climates exist in these coastal regions, and there can be great differences in the weather between various locations. Strong winds such as the Mistral are another characteristic, particularly in the winter.

There are many frstivals in the region including the famous Cannes Film Festival.