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Monaco & Monte Carlo
The glamorous sovereign city-state on the Riviera, home to the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Grand Prix circuit.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Beausoleil
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Beausoleil
Beausoleil works well as a base: 3km from Grande Corniche (D2564).
Beausoleil is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Beausoleil (French: [bosɔlɛj]; Occitan: Bèusoleu [ˌbɛwsuˈlew]; lit. 'Beautiful Sun') is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It adjoins the Principality of Monaco to its south. The commune of Beausoleil was established in 1904; it was supposed toRead more
be named Monte-Carlo Supérieur (French: [mɔ̃t kaʁlɔ sypeʁjœʁ]; lit. 'Upper Monte Carlo') for a time but the idea was abandoned after protests from Monégasque authorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Beausoleil?
Within an hour or so of Beausoleil: Monaco & Monte Carlo (1 km), Circuit de Monaco (1 km), Grande Corniche (3 km), Grande Corniche (D2564) (3 km).
Are there any good drives near Beausoleil?
The nearest famous roads are Grande Corniche, Col de Turini and Col de Vence.
Where is Beausoleil?
Beausoleil is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 13,376
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.7431, 7.4225
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Beausoleil
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Circuit de Monaco
The most glamorous F1 street circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo
1 km · about 5 min drive
coastal drive
Grande Corniche
The highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
3 km · about 5 min drive
famous road
Grande Corniche (D2564)
Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
3 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Eze Village
A medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.
14 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Col de Turini
Famous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Col de Turini Viewpoint
A legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Beausoleil
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
- Right hereGrande Corniche (D2564)Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
- Right hereEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
- 26 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
- 26 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
- 28 kmCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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