Amirat

Amirat

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownAmiratGars at 5.9 km (12 min)
Insee code06002Les Mujouls at 6.6 km (13 min)
Postcode06910Collongues at 7 km (14 min)
Latitude43.8901530Briançonnet at 7.6 km (15 min)
Longitude6.8264370Sallagriffon at 11.1 km (22 min)
AltitudeFrom 725 to 1373 metersVal-de-Chalvagne at 15.4 km (31 min)
Surface12.95 km²Saint-Auban at 15.7 km (32 min)
Population35 inhabitantsSigale at 19.1 km (39 min)
Density2 inhabitants/km²La Penne at 20 km (41 min)
Chief townNice (at 81 km, 88 min)Saint-Antonin at 20 km (41 min)
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesSoleilhas at 22 km (45 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Nestled on a hillside facing the verdant forest of Patron and Cressionière, the village of Amirat, sunny haven, has a great location for hiking enthusiasts. The village is in two parts: Agota, of which dominates the valley of Chanan, with the St. Anne Church (XVI century) and the hostel. In the district of Maupoil - Saint Jeannet, we admire the Saint-Jeannet (sixteenth century) and his beautiful wooden gate.

On a mountainous territory cut ravines, valleys and streams, Amirat nestles on a hillside facing the verdant forest of the Patron and Cressonnière. Urbanization is a linear village, the houses all have the same orientation. Many streams and watering Amirat sources and provide water fountains and mills, the source and the source White Font Creffounier.

Amirat consists of several parts: The Agota, The Village, Saint-Jeannet Maupoil, The Ubac of Amirat.

The position of the village with commanding views would have been baptized "Amiratum" (mentioned in 1043, a view or place a lookout). The manor belonged to the Grasse-Bar since the 14th century, the branch of Briançon.

St. Anne, patron saint of the village. Saint Jeannet, patron of men of Amirat.

Located at 860 meters, 1295 of which 910 ha of forests. Dominated by the northwest ridge of the bar rocks of Notre Dame. In the center of the wooded hills of pine and oak. The village clings perched on the southern slope of a hill, rounded the end of its access road.

Amirat enjoys a microclimate, protected by surrounding ridges.


SIGHTSEEING

Hiking: Many pleasant routes departing from Amirat, you will discover the valley of the Estéron. Crossing rocky areas, grasslands and sumptuous undergrowth that will delight you with the charm of the colors at each change of season.

Mountain bike: Collongues / Chapel of St Jeannet Amirat / Guys / Mujouls / Amirat / Entrevaux by Barlet.

Swimming: In the summer heat, we will not neglect the possibility of a break from swimming on the banks of the Estéron, less than 10 minutes from the village of Amirat.

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The Agota
Hubac of Amirat
 
Fountain Amirat
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Maison de Julie    
9.7
Entrevaux
Build near the medieval city of Entrevaux during the 18th century, La Maison de Julie also testifies to the local hospitable tradition : rooms as well as greedy breakfasts, that smell...
Located 8.5 km from AmiratFrom 56 € to 63 € the double room 
Eden  
Thorenc
Eden, an appointment of simplicity and usability for your leisure and pleasure, in the village center Thorenc. Its climate pure and healthy village made famous in the 1900s Thorenc,...
Located 9.6 km from Amirat80 € the double room 
La Bécassière    
9.3
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 km from Amirat90 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Résidence de Vacances Les Cognas
Val-de-Chalvagne
Former sheepfold and progressively transformed through sound installations, in a haven of rest and relaxation, the residence 'Les Cognas' located 1h15 from Nice, has preserved its rustic,...
Located 4.8 km from AmiratFrom 550 € to 850 € per week 
Maison de vacance a la montagne  
8.4
La Bastide
Pleasant mountain house in the heart of natural park of Verdon (thousand feet) here is my email address pain_francis@aliceadsl.fr.
Located 24 km from AmiratFrom 350 € to 550 € per week 
La maison de la fontaine
Bouyon
Charming village overlooking the valley of the Esteron 30 km from Nice airport. Ideal for visiting the Riviera. Near Vence and St Paul. In the village courts, pool shop, bar restaurant...
Located 25 km from AmiratFrom 250 € to 350 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les gorges du loup    
9.5
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 25 km from Amirat 

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HOTELS
Hotel Alizé  
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 8.8 km from AmiratRoom from 57 €
Le Chalet du Berger 
Briançonnet
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Located 9.3 km from AmiratRoom from 69 €
L'Eden 
Thorenc
Situated in Thorenc in the French Maritime Alps, this guest house is set in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region. Guests are invited to relax in the lounge area, in the garden or on...
Located 9.6 km from AmiratRoom from 70 €

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