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The French Riviera's backcountry is as spectacular as its coastline. Many winding roads in the mountainous backcountry are enticing for car lovers, perhaps to put the pedal-to-the-metal. These scenic roads are often the shooting locations of choice for car manufacturers to showcase their new models. Cians Gorge, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Discovering the French Riviera's spectacular backcountry in a combi Volkswagen. This backcountry offers plenty of opportunities for exploring the wilderness away from the nearby, overcrowded Riviera. The Cians is a tributary of the Var River, its distinctive red color is due to the iron oxyde present in the pelite (a sedimentary rock composed of clay). Cians Gorge, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Châtelet Bridge (built 1882, 18m clear span, 108m above the river). Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Roman Empire Ruin (6 B.C.), Augustus Trophy. La Turbie, French Riviera, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Million Dollar View. Vista Palace Hotel (at 305m amsl), Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, French Riviera, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.