The Alpes-Maritimes is a dynamic department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, bordering Italy. The department offers many possibilities: the technology park of Sophia-Antipolis, a perfume industry in Grasse, an international airport in Nice, a space centre in Cannes (also known for its international film festival), seaside resorts such as Antibes, Juan-les-Pins or Menton... It is also one of the few French departments, which offers skiing in winter and enjoying the beaches of the Côte d'Azur in summer.