Castellar

Castellar

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCastellarSainte-Agnès at 2.9 km
Insee code06035Menton at 3.3 km
Postcode06500Castillon at 4.2 km
Latitude43.8043660Gorbio at 4.6 km
Longitude7.4967070Roquebrune-Cap-Martin at 5.5 km
AltitudeFrom 100 to 1382 metersPeille at 7 km
Surface12.24 km²Sospel at 9 km
Population944 inhabitantsBeausoleil at 9.1 km
Density76 inhabitants/km²Peillon at 9.7 km
Chief townNice (at 34 km, 37 min)La Turbie at 10.1 km
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesBlausasc at 10.5 km
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Overlooking Menton 365 meters, this viewpoint asserts ten thousand years of history!

In 1955, excavations show the presence of humans in the Neolithic. But the first quote Castellar document dated January 19, 1258, is the assignment of the county of Ventimiglia to the County of Provence.

In 1345, the village was moved to Hill St. Sebastian. From 1388, the "retraction" makes the common Savoy for five centuries. The village is up to Lascaris all this time.

In 1814, Castellar is returned to the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia to the annexation of 1860.

In 1893 is created the "Caisse de Crédit Agricole cooperative" behind the "Credit Agricole" in the Alpes-Maritimes.

In 1944, the First Special Service Force releases the village, which has resisted the Italian occupation so far.


SIGHTSEEING

The old Castellar.

Oil mill.

St. Peter Church (XVI century).

Palais Lascaris.

Chapel of St. Sebastian.

"Riches pendimoum".

Magical views over Menton and Italy.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Festival of Mandolins.

Bread Festival.

Water Festival.

Events throughout the year.

PHOTOS
Place de la Mairie de Castellar
 
Top of the Palais Lascaris
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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RESTAURANTS 
La Terrasse  
10
La Turbie
Since June 2004, La Terrace has been very ably run by French and Australian owners, Helen and Jacques Barraja. The restaurant can seat up to 70 people and offers panoramic views from...
Located 10.2 km from CastellarFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
Les Princes  SPECIAL OFFER
Èze
The Hotel Les Terrasses d'Eze and its Restaurant Les Princes can welcome you all year round, for lunch and dinner. The location is absolutely unique with a splendid plunging view over...
Located 12.4 km from CastellarFrom 45 € to 90 € per person 
Au petit gari
Nice
Au Petit Gari, was established in 2003 is the reference fun place to meet friends, lovers or to work in complete indulgence. The Authentic cuisine Marc Chevalier will take you to a...
Located 21 km from CastellarFrom 25 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'Hotes les Lys et Gite les Lys    
9.3
Berre-les-Alpes
3 rooms of hosts in a beautiful detached house on a closed ground of 3500 m with 600 m of altitude surrounded by Mountains calms absolute. Between Sea and Mountain we are located at...
Located 12.9 km from Castellar62 € the double room 
Les Cypres    
10
Contes
15 mins from Nice, this authentic house dating from 1920 Nice offers 3 separate rooms, on the ground floor with a breathtaking view over the medieval village of Tales. The contemporary...
Located 14.8 km from CastellarFrom 85 € to 90 € 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 16.1 km from CastellarFrom 130 € to 160 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Menton Garavan, Soleil, Mer, Plages, 4P
Menton
Flat approx 40 m²,2 rooms for 2 to 4 people in a quiet and sunny house, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and dining room with balcony and terrace, parking, close to the beaches, the train...
Located 2.7 km from CastellarFrom 383 € to 536 € per week 
Menton 2 Piéces à 50 m de la mer
Menton
Our duplex apartment with 2 rooms of 55 m² for 3-4 persons is located 50 m from the sea, close to shopping and pedestrian area. It is open all year round for weekly rentals, biweekly...
Located 3.3 km from CastellarFrom 295 € to 570 € per week 
Studio entièrement rénové, centre ville
Menton
Super renovated studio located in the heart of Menton, close to shops, the railway station, bus station, casino, beach...
Located 3.4 km from CastellarFrom 250 € to 480 € per week 

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HOTELS
Sous L'Olivier 
Menton
Set a 5-minute drive from the centre of Menton, this bed and breakfast offers a terrace in its Mediterranean garden. You can browse the free Wi-Fi or read a book from your suite’s library....
Located 1.9 km from CastellarRoom from 130 €
Hotel Napoléon     
8.6
Menton
The Napoleon Hotel is located on the seafront of Menton, the sunniest town in France, about 1 mile from the Italian border. The hotel was completely refurbished in 2003/5 and is now...
Located 2.7 km from CastellarRoom from 79 €
Logis Paris Rome     
7.4
Menton
Located by the port, this family-run hotel provided guests with a friendly welcome to Menton. The well-furnished and well-equipped rooms include en suite facilities, a TV and a telephone....
Located 2.8 km from CastellarRoom from 91 €

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Goldstar Resort & Suites
This 4-star resort sits city centre of Nice, just 250 metres from the Promenade des Anglais. It features a rooftop heated...
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