ALPES-MARITIMES HOLIDAY RENTAL VILLAS & COTTAGES | Search Rent in France for self catering holiday rentals in Alpes-Maritimes, France– Book direct with the owner. Alpes-Maritimes is a department in the extreme southeast corner of France, situated in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region. It is surrounded by the French departments of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Var, the principality of Monaco, Italy on the east and the Mediterranean on the south. Many visitors rent accommodation in Alpes Maritimes to visit the well known French Riviera coastline which boasts such infamous towns and cities such as Cannes, Nice, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Antibes. Tourism plays a large part in the area’s industry – The annual Cannes Film Festival attracts great attention along with the Jazz Festival at Juan-Les-Pins. Nice trails only to Paris in the number and size of its Hotels. Rent villas or apartments in Alpes-Maritimes and choose to get away from the hustle and bustle of the coast life and venture to some pretty inland villages to enjoy the many outdoor activities on offer - including cycling, mountain biking, walking, rock climbing, skiing, canoeing and fishing. The department is renowned for its sunny, warm weather.