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Libération

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Libération

Libération works well as a base: 11km from Grande Corniche (D2564).

Libération is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 7,700 people. You drive on the right here.

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What is there to see near Libération?

Within an hour or so of Libération: Promenade des Anglais (2 km), Eze Village (8 km), Grande Corniche (11 km), Grande Corniche (D2564) (11 km).

Are there any good drives near Libération?

The nearest famous roads are Grande Corniche, Col de Vence and Col de Turini.

Where is Libération?

Libération is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

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Quick Information

Population
7,736
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.7120, 7.2625

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

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 Libération

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Promenade des Anglais

Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.

2 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.

8 km · about 15 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

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.

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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Monaco

The most glamorous F1 street circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo

13 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Vence

A popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Antibes Old Town

A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Libération

8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 16 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.
  • 31 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
  • 31 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.

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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