landmark
Saint-Tropez
A legendary Riviera fishing village turned jet-set playground, known for its pastel harbor and Pampelonne Beach.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Trans-en-Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Trans-en-Provence
Trans-en-Provence works well as a base: 10 minutes from La Motte, 30km from Gorges du Verdon.
Trans-en-Provence is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 5,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is La Motte, about 4 km away.
Trans-en-Provence (French pronunciation: [tʁɑ̃s ɑ̃ pʁɔvɑ̃s]; Provençal: Tranç) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. Trans-en-Provence is famous among the ufologists as the site of an alleged UFO incident called the "Trans-en-Provence Case".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Trans-en-Provence?
Within an hour or so of Trans-en-Provence: Saint-Tropez (29 km), Corniche de l'Esterel (29 km), Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge (Bond-style corniche) (29 km), Gorges du Verdon (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Trans-en-Provence?
The nearest famous roads are Corniche de l'Esterel, Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge and Corniche Sublime (D71).
Where is Trans-en-Provence?
Trans-en-Provence is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 4 km from La Motte.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,209
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.5033, 6.4864
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 Trans-en-Provence
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Corniche de l'Esterel
A spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
29 km · about 35 min drive
film location
Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge (Bond-style corniche)
The clifftop one-way loop above Europe's deepest gorge is the archetypal Riviera driving road used in car chase cinematography and manufacturer films.
29 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Gorges du Verdon
Europe's deepest canyon, a 25-kilometer gash of turquoise waters flanked by 700-meter limestone cliffs in Haute-Provence.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Gorges du Verdon Viewpoint
Europe's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.
31 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Belvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon)
A guardrail-edge belvedere on the Verdon's one-way Route des Crêtes, looking straight down 300 m of limestone.
31 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge
A one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
31 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Route des Crêtes du Verdon
A one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Trans-en-Provence
- 29 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
- 31 kmGorges du Verdon ViewpointEurope's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.
- 31 kmBelvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon)A guardrail-edge belvedere on the Verdon's one-way Route des Crêtes, looking straight down 300 m of limestone.
- 31 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
- 34 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
- 34 kmCorniche Sublime (D71)The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
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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