Castérino: Vallon de Casterino

In the Alpes-Maritimes, few settlements have been shaped as profoundly by seasonal mountain grazing as Castérino. This small hamlet in the commune of Tende lies in the upper Roya country, close to Mercantour National Park and the approaches to the Vallée des Merveilles. The surrounding high valleys are renowned for prehistoric rock engravings, notably at Fontanalba and in the Vallée des Merveilles, where thousands of figures were carved into exposed rock surfaces. Castérino also serves as a starting point for mountain routes in summer and cross-country skiing in winter, while its position near Italy gives the area a distinctly borderland character. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Mercantour connects regionally.

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur occupies France’s southeastern Mediterranean coast and Alpine borderlands. Its terrain runs from the Rhône delta and the Camargue wetlands to the limestone coves of the Calanques and the high valleys of the French Alps, while the Côte d’Azur forms its celebrated shoreline. Marseille, France’s oldest city, is a major port, and Avignon’s Palais des Papes recalls the 14th-century papal court. Inland, Provençal markets, olive cultivation and lavender-growing areas remain central to regional identity. Browse additional webcams nearby to see how Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur connects with the Mediterranean, the Alps and neighbouring Italy.

The Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, together with the Alps, Pyrenees and broad river basins, define much of France — they support maritime trade, farming, wine regions and travel throughout the year. The Seine runs through Paris, where the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are among Europe’s most recognised landmarks. The Loire Valley is known for Renaissance châteaux, while Mont-Saint-Michel rises from a tidal bay in Normandy. Regional food traditions are equally distinctive, from Breton seafood to Provençal cooking, with bread, cheese and wine central to everyday life. France’s global cultural influence is evident in its language, literature, fashion and cinema. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how France’s coasts, plains and mountain borders relate to their surroundings.