Bonson

Bonson

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBonsonGilette at 7.3 km (8 min)
Insee code06021Revest-les-Roches at 8.3 km (10 min)
Postcode06830Saint-Martin-du-Var at 10 km (11 min)
Latitude43.8626600Tourette-du-Château at 10.1 km (12 min)
Longitude7.1898970Toudon at 13.6 km (16 min)
AltitudeFrom 119 to 841 metersLa Roquette-sur-Var at 13.7 km (15 min)
Surface6.72 km²Le Broc at 16.7 km (21 min)
Population669 inhabitantsCastagniers at 17.7 km (18 min)
Density100 inhabitants/km²Pierrefeu at 19.7 km (26 min)
Chief townNice (at 36 km, 43 min)Levens at 20 km (23 min)
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesAspremont at 21 km (24 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Bonson is an eagle's nest while overlooking a panorama length dizzying 500 feet over the valley of the Var. It is composed of beautiful old houses lining the streets pretty flowers. On the way to the church of St. Benedict, one can admire the Mediterranean coast and all bonsonnoises groves in the south and north of the Alps beginning. But the best view is toward the chapel Saint-Hospice, which rises to almost 600 m above sea level.


SIGHTSEEING

The view over the valley of the Var.

The village lanes flowers.

Leisure activities: Hiking (many flights from Bonson GR). Painting, drawing and collage offer internships.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

March: The Spring of the Poets, with poems available to all through the village and workshops combining art and poetry.

In June: Feast of the Olive and Canton of Agricultural Products during an entire weekend.

In July: The Little Festival, festival of contemporary art that offers contemporary art exhibitions, concerts, shows. Finally, it allows people to try ... a little ... Art.

In August: Feast of St. Benedict in a week, with meals and petanque competitions organized.

In October: Feast of St Hospice Hospice Chapel St., with Mass and friendly meal.

In November: Chestnut Festival.

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Village Bonson
 
Bonson Village
Village Bonson
 
La Chapelle Saint-Hospice
The oil mill
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 16°C - Max. 26°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 18°C - Max. 26°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 17°C - Max. 24°C
RESTAURANTS 
Restaurant Cassini
Levens
Located at the crossroads of the valleys: The Vésubie the Esteron, the Var, the Cians, the Tinée, at the entrance of the gorge village map Var marks the transition between two worlds:...
Located 800 m from BonsonFrom 25 € to 55 € per person 
La Villa  
9
La Gaude
The Villa is a restaurant located on the heights of the Alps between Nice and the Mediterranean. It is a peaceful and idyllic when you can relax either in the lounge with a cocktail...
Located 14.8 km from BonsonFrom 15 € to 50 € per person 
Le Cantemerle
Vence
The Cantemerle hotel is a corner of paradise in Vence between the sea and the sky. Nestled in a private park perched on hilltops of the Baous the hotel offers a panoramic view of the...
Located 16.7 km from BonsonFrom 25 € to 50 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Lidicast    
9.4
Le Broc
Furnished studio tourism. For 2 people. You can spend a night or a few days in any Independence. Located in the ground floor of the main dwelling, it is equipped with a bedroom, a kitchen,...
Located 5.9 km from BonsonFrom 60 € to 80 € the double room 
La Parare  
Châteauneuf-Villevieille
Guest house La Parare, a stone farmhouse from the 17th century, vaults, terraces and heated swimming pool with jet stream. Sauna and possibility to have a massage. Beautiful scenery...
Located 10.5 km from BonsonFrom 130 € to 160 € the double room 
Chambres d'Hôtes La Fount    
9.4
Villars-sur-Var
Marielle and Jean-Claude (they speak French, English, German and Icelandic) welcome you in their house in the countryside just inland from Nice (40 km). According to the seasons, you...
Located 11.8 km from BonsonFrom 50 € to 70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La maison de la rose blanche  
9
Bouyon
Bouyon 06,510 small village perched on a rock 650 meters above sea view and fresh air Nice area. 3 room 40 m² on two floors renovated village house in a double bed 1 single bed 1 extra...
Located 6.7 km from BonsonFrom 400 € to 500 € per week 
Le jardin du Serret  
9.4
Bouyon
A charming vacation village for a family or 2 couples. We can advise you on country drives & walks or visits to festivals, museums & historic sites on the Cote d'Azur. Bouyon alone...
Located 6.7 km from BonsonFrom 756 € to 896 € 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 6.8 km from BonsonFrom 250 € to 350 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les Cent Chênes  
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 13.3 km from BonsonFrom 17 € to 28 € per day 
Camping Au Vallon Rouge    
8.4
La Colle-sur-Loup
Ideally situated in the golden traiangle between Cannes, Nice and Grasse-Saint Paul de Vence, Between the sea and the mountains, 9 km from the coast, come and enjoy the green, shaddy...
Located 21 km from Bonson 
Camping caravaning saint paul  
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
caravaningsaintpaul.fr. caravaningstpaul@aol.com. At the foot of the medieval village world famous for its artists, its museums and galleries, a large green park and a valley ensoleillée....
Located 21 km from BonsonFrom 17 € to 20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Mas Fleuri    
7.9
Levens
Located 4 km from Levens, a perched village in the French Riviera, this family-run hotel features en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a garden with a children’s playground....
Located 4.2 km from BonsonRoom from 60 €
O Bai Pie     
6.9
Levens
This country hotel is situated 5 km from the medieval village of Levens and 25 km from Nice. It offers free parking, 24-hour reception, and free Wi-Fi access from the business centre....
Located 4.6 km from BonsonRoom from 46 €
Résidence Le Bellevue 
Utelle
Situated in the Provencal hills 50 km from Nice, Résidence Le Bellevue is 400 metres from the centre of Utelle. It features an outdoor swimming pool and self-catering apartments with...
Located 7.7 km from BonsonRoom from 36 €

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InterContinental Carlton Cannes
This Intercontinental overlooks the bay on the Boulevard Croisette and features its own private beach and pier. It is situated...
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