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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Contes
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Contes
Contes works well as a base: 10 minutes from L'Escarène, 9km from Grande Corniche (D2564).
Contes is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 6,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is L'Escarène, about 4 km away.
Contes (French pronunciation: [kɔ̃t]; Occitan: Còntes; Italian: Conti) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in south-eastern France.
Its inhabitants are Contois. Because the village sounds like the French word comte, the aristocratic title count, it called itselfRead more
Pointe-Libre during the revolutionary period.
Famous sons of Contes are Henri Charpentier, a chef who studied under Escoffier, Camous and Ritz. He worked for some of the most famous restaurants in Paris and then emigrated to the United States where he would open restaurants in New York and Los Angeles. The other, Humbert Ricolfi was actually a classmate of Charpentier and went on to become Minister of Finance for the Republique. He financed the Maginot Line and is remembered as an upholder of the great ideals of the French Republique.
It was probably mentioned in an ancient inscription DEO EGOMONI CVNTINO VIC CVN P.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Contes?
Within an hour or so of Contes: Grande Corniche (D2564) (9 km), Eze Village (10 km), Grande Corniche (11 km), Monaco & Monte Carlo (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Contes?
The nearest famous roads are Grande Corniche, Col de Turini and Col de Vence.
Where is Contes?
Contes is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 4 km from L'Escarène.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,864
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.8128, 7.3144
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 Contes
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Eze Village
A medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
10 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
Grande Corniche
The highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Monaco & Monte Carlo
The glamorous sovereign city-state on the Riviera, home to the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Grand Prix circuit.
12 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Circuit de Monaco
The most glamorous F1 street circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo
12 km · about 25 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
natural wonder
Gorges de la Mescla
A deep confluence gorge in the Var backcountry on the classic Monte Carlo Rally roads north of Nice.
15 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Col de Turini
Famous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
19 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Contes
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 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.
- Right hereGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
- 19 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
- 19 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
- 20 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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