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

Places to visit near Falicon

Falicon is a town in Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 1,707 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 66 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 museums. The must-see places are Château de Saint-André (1 km), Cascade de Gairaut (2 km) and Arènes de Cimiez (4 km).

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

Falicon at a glance

Location
Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 1,707
Coordinates
43.7486° N, 7.2786° E
Places within 50 km
197 (197 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 Falicon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Falicon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Falicon

97 churches within 100 km of Falicon. The closest is Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Falicon

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Falicon. The closest is Château de Saint-André (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Falicon

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Falicon. The closest is Mont Boron (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Falicon

22 museums within 100 km of Falicon. The closest is Musée Matisse (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Falicon

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Falicon. The closest is Parc du Vinaigrier (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Falicon

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Falicon. The closest is Phare de Nice (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Falicon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Falicon
  2. 1 km Château de Saint-André · heritage site, Maritime Alps
  3. 4 km Monastère Franciscain de Cimiez · heritage site, Maritime Alps
  4. 1 km Musée Matisse · museum, Maritime Alps
  5. 1 km Arènes de Cimiez · heritage site, Maritime Alps
  6. 3 km Cascade de Gairaut · waterfall, Maritime Alps
  7. 2 km Back to Falicon

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    Within 15 km of Falicon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Falicon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6697Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (5 km)
    Forts & heritage5162Château de Saint-André (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1844Mont Boron (8 km)
    Museums2122Musée Matisse (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1821Parc du Vinaigrier (5 km)
    Beaches & coast57Phare de Nice (8 km)
    Parks56Jardin Albert 1er (7 km)
    Other attractions55Port de Cap d'Ail (14 km)
    Caves34Grotte Préhistorique du Lazaret (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lac de Saint-Cassien (53 km)
    Waterfalls33Cascade de Gairaut (2 km)
    Treks23Via Alpina Red R161 (14 km)
    Buddhist sites01Pagode Hông Hiên Tu (68 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Missiri Mosque (69 km)

    Falicon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Falicon?

    Château de Saint-André (heritage site, about 1 km), Cascade de Gairaut (waterfall, about 2 km), Arènes de Cimiez (heritage site, about 4 km), Monastère Franciscain de Cimiez (heritage site, about 4 km), Musée Matisse (museum, about 4 km), Thermes Romains de Cimiez (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    197 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Falicon?

    Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, about 5 km by road; Église Sainte-Rosalie (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Falicon?

    Château de Saint-André, about 1 km by road; Arènes de Cimiez (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Falicon?

    Mont Boron, about 8 km by road; Jardin Exotique D'èze (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Falicon?

    Start in Falicon, visit Château de Saint-André, then Monastère Franciscain de Cimiez, then Musée Matisse, then Arènes de Cimiez, then Cascade de Gairaut, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Falicon?

    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 Falicon

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