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.
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 ...
