Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France: Towns to Explore on Foot

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur brings together historic cities, Mediterranean towns and places shaped by art, religion and military history. From the monuments of Avignon and Arles to the coastal heritage of Nice, Marseille and Antibes, the region offers a wide range of places to explore. Neywo has free audio guides for 17 cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, covering 778 narrated places through 37 walking tours.

What to see and do in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

The best towns to visit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur each reveal a different side of the region. Neywo’s coverage includes the following destinations and their most notable narrated places.

Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence is known on Neywo for its historic residences and urban heritage. Its narrated places include Hôtel de Caumont, Hôtel d’Estienne-de-Saint-Jean, Logis du Bras d’Or and Hôtel Paul Arbaud. The city has 68 narrated places to discover.

Antibes

Antibes combines coastal history with museums and fortifications. The Picasso Museum, Fort Carré, Antibes Cathedral and Pont du Bourget are among its 39 narrated places. The Antibes audio guide gives context to the city’s artistic and historic landmarks.

Arles

Arles offers a rich concentration of religious, civic and cultural heritage. Its 60 narrated places include the Church of St. Trophime, the Laval-Castellane mansion, Musée Réattu and Porte de la Cavalerie. These sites provide different perspectives on the city’s architecture and history.

Avignon

Avignon is home to some of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur’s most recognisable landmarks. The Palais des Papes, pont Saint-Bénézet, Avignon Cathedral and Collection Lambert are among the 53 places narrated in the city. Explore more on the dedicated Avignon page.

Bouc-Bel-Air

Bouc-Bel-Air has three narrated places, including Église Saint-André de Bouc-Bel-Air, Oppidum du Bauç-Rot and Parc d’Albertas. Together, they introduce the heritage and historic landscape of this smaller destination.

Cannes

Cannes has more to discover than its famous name suggests. Its 61 narrated places include Villa Domergue, Saint George’s church, Chapelle de la Miséricorde de Cannes and St. Michael the Archangel Church. The city’s collection brings together villas, chapels and churches.

Cassis

Cassis has three narrated places: Château de Cassis, Camargo Foundation and Église Saint-Michel de Cassis. The Cassis guide focuses on these landmarks and their place in the town’s heritage.

Cavaillon

Cavaillon’s nine narrated places include Cathédrale Saint-Véran, Cavaillon - Hotel d’Agar, Chapelle Notre-Dame des Vignères and Ermitage Saint Jacques. The selection covers religious buildings, historic architecture and a former hermitage.

Èze

Perched among the region’s historic destinations, Èze has eight narrated places. They include Église Notre Dame de l’Assomption d’Èze, Oppidum du Castellar, Château d’Èze and Fort Revère, linking the town’s religious, defensive and historic heritage.

Fréjus

Fréjus has 18 narrated places, among them Villa Aurélienne, Fréjus Cathedral, Pont des Esclapes and Mémorial des guerres en Indochine de Fréjus. Its sites span architecture, religious heritage, infrastructure and remembrance.

Marseille

With 235 narrated places, Marseille has the largest Neywo collection in the region. Its top places include Château d’If, Marseille Cathedral, Musée Grobet-Labadié and La Vieille Charité. The Marseille guide is a useful starting point for exploring the city’s extensive heritage.

Menton

Menton’s 25 narrated places include Palais Carnolès, Domaine des Colombières, Maison de la rue Loredan-Larchey and Bastion Museum. The selection covers palaces, estates, historic houses and museum spaces.

Nice

Nice has 132 narrated places, making it one of the region’s most extensively covered cities. Among its highlights are Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Abbey of St Pons and Palais Lascaris. Discover the city with the dedicated Nice audio guide.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Saint-Paul-de-Vence has three narrated places: Fondation Maeght, Chapelle Sainte-Croix de Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Église de la Conversion-de-Saint-Paul de Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The town’s selection combines art, religious heritage and historic architecture.

Toulon

Toulon has 46 narrated places, including National Maritime Museum, Toulon Cathedral, Memorial of the landing in Provence and Église Saint-François-de-Paule de Toulon. These landmarks reflect the city’s maritime, religious and military history.

Vence

Vence has one narrated place: église Saint-Martin de Champigneul-sur-Vence. It is one of the smaller destinations included in Neywo’s Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur coverage.

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche-sur-Mer has 14 narrated places. Its main sites include Citadelle de Villefranche-sur-Mer, Rue Obscure, Musée de la Marine and Église Saint-Michel de Villefranche-sur-Mer, offering a compact introduction to the town’s fortifications, streets, museum and religious heritage.

Explore Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur with Neywo

Neywo offers free audio guides in 17 cities across Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, with 37 walking tours and 778 narrated places in total. Narration is available in 11 languages. Each story plays as you reach the place, at your own pace, with no group and no schedule.

Download Neywo to explore the region independently, whether you are visiting Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Nice or one of its smaller historic towns.