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Saint-André-de-la-Roche

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Municipality Alpes-Maritimes, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Saint-André-de-la-Roche is located northeast of Nice, around fifteen minutes, between the hill of Cimiez and that of Abadie. Until 2001, the city was still called Saint-André-de-Nice. Its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, or the famous Promenade des Anglais, it is a hit with tourists.

The city enjoys a dry and sunny Mediterranean climate, which emphasizes its historical and architectural heritage. Dynamic and lively, it offers throughout the year in sports or cultural events of all kinds in order to highlight its traditions and its infrastructure.

Ideally located, the city of Saint-André-de-la-Roche also easily discover the beauties of Nice, or the many localities of the Riviera as Menton, or even the principality of Monaco.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-André-de-la-Roche
Postcode06730
Latitude43.7482280 (N 43° 44’ 54”)
Longitude7.2863130 (E 7° 17’ 11”)
AltitudeFrom 43m to 383m
Surface area2.86 km²
Population5722 inhabitants
Density2000 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNice (6.7 km, 14 min)
Insee code06114
IntercommunalityME Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur
DepartmentAlpes-Maritimes
TerritoriesAlps, French Riviera
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Falicon4 km (7 min)
La Trinité5.3 km (14 min)
Tourrette-Levens6.9 km (10 min)
Nice7.2 km (15 min)
Cantaron7.4 km (11 min)
Drap7.5 km (14 min)
Villefranche-sur-Mer10.4 km (24 min)
Beaulieu-sur-Mer11 km (23 min)
Aspremont11.8 km (19 min)
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat12.1 km (25 min)
La Turbie13.1 km (19 min)
Saint-Isidore14.2 km (16 min)
Monaco14.3 km (22 min)
Blausasc14.4 km (24 min)

Things to see and do

Ancient city, Saint-André-de-la-Roche invites visitors to discover some beautiful sights.

Built by the Thaon Revel in the eighteenth century, the castle of Saint-André would own murals without certainty attributed to Van Loo. After the annexation of Nice to France, the castle was sold to St. Paul's Hospice. It has been registered and classified as an historic monument. Composed of three parts, it has an old fortress converted into a villa, a Baroque chapel close to the style of Marc'Antonio Grigho, and finally two buildings linked by a beautiful loggia with blind arcades.

Classified as an historic monument, the St. Andrew's Church does not lack style with its white facade and simplicity of style.

Attraction appreciated, the cave of St. Andrew is located in the gorges of Saint-André. It consists of a natural arch of fifty meters. In the reserves, one can discover a spring whose water is at constant temperature. More than a cave, it's mostly a natural bridge.

Events and festivities

The small town of Saint-André-de-la-Roche no shortage of entertainment when the summer arrives.

Saint-André-de-la-Roche The market takes place every Saturday morning on the platform of the Banker.

From June to September, the city offers its Estivales the General Council, with the organization of free performances all over the streets and the city center.

Organized by the festival committee of Abadie, the feast of St. Clare takes place in the summer, between late July and late August. On this occasion, a petanque competition, an aperitif, afternoon dressed for children or many activities are offered.

In late August, up to the feast of St. Grat. The main festival sees organize a torchlight, lively evenings, petanque competitions, a procession or a beautiful ball.

The library offers a literary hike in September with a theme that changes every year.

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 13°C - Max. 16°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 13°C - Max. 17°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 13°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Excursion along the French Riviera in a Nicecar & perfume creation workshop - Departs from Nice
Entertainment140 € Nice (5.6 km)
Discover the French Riviera by Nicecar Vehicle + Galimard Eau de Cologne Workshop (option) – Departing from Nice
Entertainment80 € Nice (5.6 km)
Gastronomy tour in Nice
Local flavours44 € to 89 € Nice (5.9 km)
Perfume Creation Workshop – Molinard Perfumery in Nice
Arts and Crafts76 € Nice (6 km)
Children's perfume creation session – Molinard Perfumery in Nice
Arts and Crafts29 € Nice (6 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Le Castellet
HikeIntermediate4:00Saint-Jeannet (11.5 km)
Baou of Gaude
HikeIntermediate3:00Saint-Jeannet (11.5 km)
Baou Saint-Jeannet
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Jeannet (11.5 km)
The Baou des Blancs rock
HikeEasy3:00Vence (14.2 km)
Mont Vial
HikeAthletic4:30Revest-les-Roches (18.1 km)

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