Located at 870 m altitude and 17 km from the station Isola 2000, at the forefront of technology, you will discover the picturesque village of Isola deeply rooted in its traditions and its proud culture. In many places, essential to local history and are to visit.
Isola The village is located at the bottom of the valley at the confluence of Tinée Tinée and Guerche, near the Mercantour Park, on the border with Italy. Despite a harsh climate, the economy was based mainly on agriculture, rye, barley, but the main resource was the chestnut (whose festival is held annually the 1st weekend in November).
The village has received several names: Leusola, Lieusola, Lieusol, Leude but the real name of the radical Leudola Ligurian prélatin Lev mean slope. This name has been transformed into Isola error and ignorance of notaries and cartographers Sardis.
SIGHTSEEING
The heritage village Isola:
The Romanesque bell Alpestre 12th century: One vestige of the old church of Saint Pierre and guardian of amusement park for children.
The church: The construction lasted from 1679 to 1682, Baroque church which has 6 altars including one at Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
The Chapel of St. Anne's property to the brotherhood of the penitents, its construction dates from 1818 to 1823, all interior paints ceilings are sienna, objects of worship, Ste Anne Wood of the 16th century ...
La Chapelle Saint-Roch: Built in the 16th century, restoration date of 1877. She has a beautiful altar and a painting from the 12th century.
The communal washing areas: Old three centuries, they are still in perfect condition and give a soft cloth and fresh.
The grain mill: When he was still working before 1950, he was grinding up to 100 kg of wheat or rye in 10 hours.
The communal oven: For more than 8 centuries it was used in the manufacture and baking bread isoliens. It ceased its activity around 1950.
The neck of Lombardy which provides access to Italy.
The Col de la Bonnette - 2802 m above sea level: The highest road in Europe, linking Nice to Briançon. At the top of Bonnette, the views are spectacular, the view of the northern Alps and the Mont Viso in Italy is beautiful ... At your binoculars!
The Mercantour National Park: This area is home to a place of harmony between protection, discovery, development and respect for local traditional activities. Everywhere, nature deserves attention and respect is better than picking admire, quietly observed that disturbing ...
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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
Le refuge
Valberg
Face to ski the shelter welcomes you for lunch and dinner in a warm atmosphere to enjoy our Specialties mountain cuisine our way our desserts plancha house without forgetting our selection...
Gerald and Frances offer 2 guest rooms comfortable and nicely decorated in their sheepfold The savage the gates of the Parc du Mercantour in Valdeblore: You will love this mountain...
Located 15.3 km from Isola
From 60 € to 64 € the double room
La petite Etoile d'hôtes bio
9.2
Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
Bed and breakfast in the house of the star in Mercantour. Alexandra And Patrice will welcome you warmly and invite you to delight in the natural environment and family atmosphere. La...
Located 18.4 km from Isola
From 40 € to 72 € 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...
This summer, discover the beauties of the Mercantour National Park. Our three apartments can accomodate 2 to 11 people. Our village, located 1500 meters above sea level is a starting...
Located 18.4 km from Isola
From 365 € to 468 € per week
Le Robinson
Saint-Martin-Vésubie
-Ground floor on land of 1500 m² with garden furniture, kitchen, bathroom and dining room with fireplace. I-floor: bedroom: 4 persons. - View of the mountains and the valley. East and...
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 in Isola, this Pierre & Vacances Residence is 100 metres from the Alpine ski resort of Isola 2000. It offers apartments with a private balcony that overlooks the Chastillon...
Located in Isola
Room from 60 €
Résidence C2A Les Terrasses d'Isola
7.5
Isola
The residence C2A is 300 metres from the centre of the Isola 2000 ski resort, in the southern Alps. It offers modern apartments with balconies and panoramic views of the ski station....
Located in Isola
Room from 36 €
Hôtel Club du Soleil Le Pas du Loup
7.3
Isola
This hotel is located in the Isola 2000 ski resort in the southern French Alps. It offers ski-to-door access, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. Rates are all inclusive. Rooms...
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