Aiglun

Aiglun

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Aiglun
Insee code	06001
Postcode	06910
Latitude	43.8576350
Longitude	6.9146370
Altitude	From 373 to 1541 meters
Surface	15.37 km²
Population	94 inhabitants
Density	6 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Nice (at 68 km, 75 min)		Le Mas at 8.5 km (15 min)
Department	Alpes-Maritimes		Sigale at 9.9 km (16 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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Village, nestled on the slopes of Mont Saint-Martin, built sheer above the Estéron. Aiglun contemplate the mountain of Cheiron. Its tall old houses are nestled around the town hall and parish church of Saint-Raphael (XVIII) decorated with a double front turret. This small village is built on top of a cliff overlooking the River Estéron. It is surrounded by wilderness and mountains and faces the imposing Cheiron. Beautiful old houses lining the narrow streets and gathering around the church and town hall.

The inhabitants are called the "aiglenois" legacy of the 13th century, a period of great prosperity, which appears Aiglun name or Aiglesunum Aigledunum.

Passed to the Duchy of Savoy in 1388, border Mas, Aiglun finally joined the Kingdom of France in the Treaty of 1760.

Origin of soils: secondary formations (Jurassic / Cretaceous).

The municipality is part of the geographical area of ​​the Alps in Grasse. Mountain, it is crossed from east to west by the river Estéron, a tributary of the Var, in the north of the village, she dug a clue to a depth of 200-400 m, 2 km long between the Mountains and Saint Charamel Martin. Clustered on a rocky south-facing, the village is protected from prevailing winds by the Mont Saint Martin, stands opposite the north slope of Mount Cheiron (1607 m).

The architecture is already experiencing a Provencal influence alpine, the houses are high, tight against each other, equipped with ventilated attics. The hostel communal spanning the quiet country road by an imposing vaulted porch, is characteristic of most mountain architecture of the village cluster.

Frédéric Mistral celebrated charm Aiglun in "Calendal". All these landscapes inspired Frederic Mistral in his book "Calendal" published in 1867, where he celebrates the charm of Aiglun.

Caption: "hell hole" ... Saint Martin, bishop of Tours, lived for a time as a hermit on top of the mountain overlooking Aiglun. Every day that God was doing, he had to go down to the river, some 600 meters down to drink his ass. Imagined the devil to tempt by a spring in a cave near the Hermitage. Insensitive to the temptation and evil, the holy man managed to lock up the devil in the cave, it can not escape by digging a passage in the rock: the Devil's Hole.

Clue of Aiglun.

Places for walks: The rural chapels of St. Raphael and St. Joseph, the cascade of Vegay, the old bridge with its view, the troglodyte fortress.

Activities: Canyoning (April to October) - Climbing - Via Ferrata. Information +33 6 78 54 26 73.

In May: Feast of St Joseph Vascogne.

In July: Feast of St. Raphael (the last weekend of July).

Mid-August: Provençal day.

August: The Summer of the General Council.

All leisure activities around Aiglun

Clue to Aiglun		Village Aiglun from the perspective of the Snows Gréolières
Clue to Aiglun		Bridge over the Estéron
Auberge Communal		Village Aiglun
Cascade Vegay

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 17°C

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 17°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 18°C

Auberge le Charamel   9.8 Le Mas Perched almost a thousand meters in a small village in the hinterland of Grasse, Le Mas, Auberge Charamel is a haven of peace. Guests are welcomed into a green a bit rustic and a warm... Located 4.6 km from Aiglun 37 € per person

Auberge des Gorges du Loup   5 Tourrettes-sur-Loup Wavering between sea and mountain, the Auberge des Gorges du Loup is situated in the charming medieval village of Tourettes-sur-Loup. The hotel restaurant offers a rusticand a green... Located 16.6 km from Aiglun 37 € per person

Taverne Villaroise   8 Villars-sur-Var Discover the Taverne Villaroise in a warm and family atmosphere. Once past the doors, you are immersed in an atmosphere of antiques, where we love to dig dig the bargain. In the vaulted... Located 17.1 km from Aiglun 28 € per person

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Eden     9.8 Thorenc Eden. Bed and Breakfast Chartered cottages of france (3 ears) - The Eden, an appointment of simplicity and usability for your leisure and pleasure, in the village center Thorenc. House... Located 10.5 km from Aiglun From 80 € to 95 € the double room

La Bécassière     9.4 Thorenc Charming house with refined decoration constructed in the nineteenth century by a Russian princess in the resort of THORENC. Fully restored, we find: quiet, rest, cultural activities... Located 10.6 km from Aiglun 90 € the double room

Le Mas des Chardons   Caussols Recommended by the Routard and by Gites de France: Le Mas des Chardons is located on the Caussols plateau in the hinterland of Grasse. 5 cozy rooms with private bathrooms overlooking... Located 12.8 km from Aiglun 65 € the double room

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Villa Petronille Saint-Pierre Villa at 8000 m altitude, located at the entrance of Provence, between 04 and 06. Approximately 1 hour from the beaches of the Cote d'azure (Nice, St Laurent du Var), Mercantour (by... Located 6.2 km from Aiglun From 700 € to 990 € per week

Gites marose cote d'azur region paca Andon Accommodation for your holidays in andon two cottages cigalon cigalette for 4 persons each outside the quiet village green comfortable 90 m² mountainous area 35 km from Grasse, near... Located 11.7 km from Aiglun From 260 € to 380 € per week

Résidence de Vacances Les Cognas Val-de-Chalvagne Former sheepfold and progressively transformed (8 apartments) through sound installations, in a haven of rest and relaxation, the residence 'Les Cognas' located 1h15 from Nice, has... Located 12.4 km from Aiglun From 370 € to 850 € per week

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Les gorges du loup     9.3 Le Bar-sur-Loup Under the sunshine of the Côte d'Azur in the Alpes-Maritimes department, in the calm with greenery all around, the campsite « Les gorges du Loup » and Bar-sur-Loup the provencal village... Located 18.8 km from Aiglun From 16.50 € to 27 € per day

L'Orée d'Azur   Opio Côte d'Azur in nature. Ideally located between sea and mountain, Oree d'Azur welcomes you in a green and shady... Want to nature and authenticity, under the sun of Provence, discover... Located 23 km from Aiglun From 25 € to 37 € per day

Les Cent Chênes     9.7 Saint-Jeannet Smart campsite(camping) of the coast(rib) of azure. You come get fresh ideas in a campsite(camping) quiet and full of charm in 15 minutes of beaches(ranges), it is the ideal place for... Located 23 km from Aiglun From 17 € to 23 € per day

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Auberge le Charamel     9.2 Le Mas Auberge le Charamel, located in the village of Le Mas, has a French restaurant that includes a panoramic view of the mountains and a terrace. The rooms have a flat-screen TV with TNT... Located 4.7 km from Aiglun Room from 45 €

Hôtel Auberge Les Merisiers     6.7 Thorenc Located in Thorenc, 15 km from the small ski resorts of Gréolières and L'Audibergue, this hotel offers a garden and a restaurant with a terrace. Grasse is 30 km away and free Wi-Fi... Located 10.6 km from Aiglun Room from 50 €

Hotel Alizé      7.8 Puget-Théniers This 2-star hotel is located in Puget-Théniers, just 100 metres from the train station. Guests can relax by the outdoor swimming pool or on the furnished terrace, by the garden. All... Located 11 km from Aiglun Room from 49 €

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