Castillon

Castillon

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownCastillon
Insee code06036
Postcode06500
Latitude43.8332470
Longitude7.4634760
AltitudeFrom 275 to 1289 meters
Surface7.51 km²
Population375 inhabitants
Density49 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelSainte-Agnès at 3.6 km
Chief townNice (at 34 km, 38 min)Castellar at 4.2 km
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesSospel at 5.1 km
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Castillon, located 15 km from Menton, a new village inhabited by artists who offered to visitors.

"Castilionum" was created in 1157 by the consuls to protect Sospel Sospelois Lombard and Saracen invasions. Castillon then became possession of the Ventimiglia, the consul Vento Menton before being attached to the new lord of Sospel.

In 1348 the village is part of the Principality of Monaco and then back again in 1376, the lord of Sospel.

In 1793, Castillon becomes French.

The earthquake of February 23, 1887 destroyed the old village. Completely destroyed by bombing in World War II, a new village was built at the current location since 1944.


SIGHTSEEING

The new village.

Shop of craftsmen in the central square and high street.

The viaduct Caramel (former tram route).

The heart of the Natura 2000.

Views of the village.

Detailed information
Natural sitesMount Ours,   Mount Razet

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Many hikes.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Sailing, windsurfing or kayakSports sensations13 €Cap-d'Ail (13.2 km)
Themed, educational or sports hikesNature and the outdoors200 €Saorge (18.6 km)
Guided hike in the Valley of WondersNature and the outdoorsFrom 30 € to 110 €Belvédère (23 km)
Canyoning or aqua-hikingSports sensationsFrom 40 € to 65 €Le Broc (24 km)

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PHOTOS
Pass Castillon
 
Former Church cervical Castillon
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WEATHER
Monday 20 May
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Min. 6°C - Max. 18°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
RESTAURANTS 
Port Garavan  
8.4
Menton
Port Garavan restaurant, located in the heart of Menton riviera, welcomes you in a bucolic setting. The room appears in white and invite him to take. Menu, the Chef will delight your...
Located 6.9 km from Castillon25 € per person 
Paris Rome  
8.6
Menton
In a Mediterranean style house converted into a boutique hotel, The Paris Rome prepares a cuisine where flavors and spices are skilfully orchestrated. You will be thrown into the near...
Located 7 km from Castillon57 € per person 
Les Deux Frères  
6.8
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Nestled in a beautiful medieval village Les Deux Frères suggest you eat in an idyllic setting. In winter, sit in a room decorated with a majestic fireplace, summer, prefer the beautiful...
Located 7.6 km from Castillon28 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Mimosas  
Menton
Very quiet, nestled in the heart of a large garden, the villa welcomes you in its guest rooms equipped with the best air. Comfort: shower rooms and terraces with panoramic views. The...
Located 6.2 km from CastillonFrom 90 € to 110 € the double room 
Chambres d'Hotes les Lys et Gite les Lys    
8.6
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 9.9 km from Castillon67 € 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 13.7 km from CastillonFrom 130 € to 160 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La Lufrerie
Sospel
Great charming house in the middle of an olive grove, facing the forest, the gateway to the Mercantour. Very quiet, ideal for long walks, 20 km from the sea (Menton) and Italy. It features...
Located 4.9 km from CastillonFrom 550 € to 850 € per week 
Menton Garavan, Soleil, Mer, Plages, 4P  
8.3
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 6.9 km from CastillonFrom 383 € to 536 € per week 
Menton 2 Piéces à 50 m de la mer  
10
Menton
Our duplex apartment with 2 rooms of 55 m² for 3-4 persons is located 50 m from the sea and the beach, close to shops and the pedestrian zone. It is open all year round for weekly rental,...
Located 7.2 km from CastillonFrom 295 € to 570 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Domaine Sainte Madeleine    
9.2
Sospel
Let yourself be seduced by the charm and hospitality of Domaine Sainte Madeleine. At 15 km from the Côte Azur, on the edge of the Mercantour National Park, is located Sospel (380 m...
Located 8 km from CastillonFrom 17.60 € to 22 € 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 26 km from CastillonFrom 17 € to 23 € per day 

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HOTELS
L'Auberge Provencale     
7.8
Sospel
L'Auberge Provençale is located in the medieval village of Sospel, between the mountains and the sea. From its high position on top of a hill it offers a panoramic terrace shaded by...
Located 4.7 km from CastillonRoom from 60 €
Kyriad Menton     
7.2
Menton
Central in the charming town of Menton, this hotel offers multi-lingual staff and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Relax in well designed en suite rooms, where the closest attention to detail...
Located 6.4 km from CastillonRoom from 43 €
Edward's     
8
Menton
This charming hotel has a lovely garden and terrace and is situated in the centre of Menton, just a 10-minute walk from the beach. Edward's offers comfortable rooms with simple and...
Located 6.8 km from CastillonRoom from 45 €

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