Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Contes

Contes is a town in Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 6,864 people. Within 50 km by road there are 219 places to visit — 76 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 museums. The must-see places are Église Sainte-Rosalie (5 km), Château de Tourette-Levens (6 km) and Chapelle Saint-Sébastien (6 km).

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Contes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Contes, Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Contes at a glance

Location
Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 6,864
Coordinates
43.8128° N, 7.3144° E
Places within 50 km
219 (219 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Contes

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Churches near Contes

99 churches within 100 km of Contes. The closest is Église Sainte-Rosalie (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Contes

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Contes. The closest is Château de Tourette-Levens (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Contes

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Contes. The closest is Mont Férion (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Contes

22 museums within 100 km of Contes. The closest is Musée Matisse (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Contes

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Contes. The closest is Parc de la Grande Corniche (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Contes

6 parks within 100 km of Contes. The closest is Jardin Exotique (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Contes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Contes
  2. 6 km Chapelle Saint-Sébastien · church, Maritime Alps
  3. 3 km Mont Férion · viewpoint, Maritime Alps
  4. 11 km Église Sainte-Rosalie · church, Maritime Alps
  5. 1 km Château de Tourette-Levens · heritage site, Maritime Alps
  6. 11 km La Grotte · cave, Maritime Alps
  7. 9 km Back to Contes

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Contes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7699Église Sainte-Rosalie (5 km)
    Forts & heritage5262Château de Tourette-Levens (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2645Mont Férion (9 km)
    Museums2222Musée Matisse (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1720Parc de la Grande Corniche (12 km)
    Parks66Jardin Exotique (15 km)
    Beaches & coast56Olivier Millénaire de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (16 km)
    Other attractions55Sky Mirror (15 km)
    Caves34La Grotte (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Vej del Bouc Lake (47 km)
    Waterfalls33Cascade de Gairaut (12 km)
    Treks23Parcours Princesse Grace (15 km)

    Contes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Contes?

    Église Sainte-Rosalie (church, about 5 km), Château de Tourette-Levens (heritage site, about 6 km), Chapelle Saint-Sébastien (church, about 6 km), La Grotte (cave, about 9 km), Mont Férion (viewpoint, about 9 km), Château de Saint-André (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Contes?

    219 places on Spotwander: 76 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Contes?

    Église Sainte-Rosalie, about 5 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Sébastien (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Contes?

    Château de Tourette-Levens, about 6 km by road; Château de Saint-André (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Contes?

    Mont Férion, about 9 km by road; Col de Braus (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Contes?

    Start in Contes, visit Chapelle Saint-Sébastien, then Mont Férion, then Église Sainte-Rosalie, then Château de Tourette-Levens, then La Grotte, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Contes?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Contes

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Contes’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Contes on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.