Coaraze

Coaraze

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCoarazeBendejun at 2.6 km
Insee code06043Berre-les-Alpes at 4.1 km
Postcode06390Duranus at 5 km
Latitude43.8603460Contes at 5.2 km
Longitude7.2985860Touët-de-l'Escarène at 5.4 km
AltitudeFrom 313 to 1414 metersLucéram at 5.6 km
Surface17.14 km²L'Escarène at 5.6 km
Population721 inhabitantsChâteauneuf-Villevieille at 5.7 km
Density42 inhabitants/km²Levens at 5.8 km
National labelSaint-Blaise at 6.4 km
Chief townNice (at 26 km, 35 min)Utelle at 7.5 km
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesBlausasc at 8.2 km
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Coaraze is one of the "most beautiful villages of France", called "Village of the Sun". It is located on a rocky peak at 650 m altitude to a half-hour from the city of Nice. This medieval village is known for its sundials Cocteau, Goetz, Doukine Valentin, Ponce De Leon and Mona Christie.


SIGHTSEEING

A Coaraze, do not miss visiting the Chapel of Saint Sebastian (16th century frescoes), the Blue Chapel (frescoes by Ponce de Leon in 1965) and the Church of St. John the Baptist inside the village. On the castle square that is located above the village, one can also see the summit of Rocca Serra (1504 m) and Mount Férion (1414 m). You can also practice many hiking and canyoning.

Detailed information
Natural sitesMount Férion,   Mount Vioviere

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

All years in the village, stands:

  • The Exhibition "Spring Arts" (exhibition of paintings and sculptures)
  • A competitive game of bowls in May
  • Walking Coaraziens: May 8
  • Meetings poetic in June
  • The feast of St. John: June
  • Various summer concerts: June-September
  • World Championship Pilou: July
  • The Ball July 14
  • The Feast of the Olive Tree: August 15
  • Running the trail Férion: September
  • Heritage Days: September

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • A Coaraze, you can enjoy multiple rides. The best known and most interesting is that Rocca Sparvier, via the Col Saint-Michel, to reach the ruined village of Queen Jane (1100 m). But fifty hikes are listed from the village. You can also go canyoning near the village of Planfaé the clue.
  • In Coaraze around, you can find many golf adventure for children, via ferrata, climbing sites, horseback riding, and winter recreation such as skiing, snow shoeing, skiing, mountain hiking. And of course, the beach is half an hour from the village.
PHOTOS
View of the hilltop village of Coaraze
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 8°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 10°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le Mas Fleuri
Levens
Auberge en provence in a green 20 km from Nice. We offer fine cuisine and delicate executed by the chief owner. Diploma of hoteliere school, a disciple of Auguste Escoffier, France...
Located 5 km from CoarazeFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
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 8.2 km from CoarazeFrom 25 € to 55 € per person 
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 15.2 km from CoarazeFrom 15 € to 30 € 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 4.7 km from Coaraze62 € 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 5.8 km from CoarazeFrom 130 € to 160 € 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 6 km from CoarazeFrom 85 € to 90 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites Ruraux de la Gardiole
Coaraze
Appartment for 2 to 6 people in a cottage completely renovated and fully equipped. At 1.5 kilometer from a medieval village classified as one of the 100 most beautiful villages in France...
Located in CoarazeFrom 370 € to 470 € per week 
La Roche d'Argent
Berre-les-Alpes
For nature lovers: Cottage located on the ground floor of a villa designed to accommodate 3 to 4 people. South-southwest direction with garden (olive-chestnut) of 4000 m ² and various...
Located 2.9 km from CoarazeFrom 390 € to 490 € per week 
Gite les Mimosas
Berre-les-Alpes
Gite les Mimosas (3 ears) in a beautiful detached house of 120 m² in a centenary olive grove on a closed ground of 3500 m with 600 m of altitude surrounded by Mountains calms absolute...
Located 4.7 km from CoarazeFrom 695 € to 1350 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping a la ferme st joseph    
8.4
Saint-Martin-Vésubie
In the center of the National Park of Mercantour, situated at 1000 m of altitude, only 60 km from the Mediterranean Sea, lies this lovely orchard transformed into a camping area, nestled...
Located 23 km from Coaraze16 € per day 
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 25 km from CoarazeFrom 17 € to 20 € 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 25 km from Coaraze 

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HOTELS
O Bai Pie     
7.2
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 4.8 km from CoarazeRoom from 43 €
Les Cypres    
8.6
Contes
Le Cypres guesthouse sits at the foot of the village of Contes within easy reach of the French Riviera. It offers free parking and Wi-Fi. The guesthouse offers 3 guestrooms decorated...
Located 6 km from CoarazeRoom from 85 €
Gite Le Stéric    
8.6
Sospel
Set in the heart of the Bévera Valley, this apartment is located in the centre of the small village of Sospel. You can go hiking in the surrounding countryside or drive the 15 km to...
Located 10.3 km from CoarazeRoom from 59 €

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