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Places to visit near Peillon

Peillon is a town in Monaco, home to about 1,270 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 76 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 museums. The must-see places are La Grotte (1 km), Mont Agel (4 km) and Trophée des Alpes (5 km).

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Peillon, Monaco
Peillon, Monaco. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Peillon at a glance

Location
Monaco
Population
about 1,270
Coordinates
43.7786° N, 7.3828° E
Places within 50 km
214 (214 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 Peillon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Peillon: 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 Peillon

102 churches within 100 km of Peillon. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Peillon

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Peillon. The closest is Trophée des Alpes (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Peillon

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Peillon. The closest is Mont Agel (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Peillon

23 museums within 100 km of Peillon. The closest is New National Museum of Monaco (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Peillon

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Peillon. The closest is Parc de la Grande Corniche (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Peillon

6 parks within 100 km of Peillon. The closest is Jardin Exotique (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Peillon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Peillon
  2. 1 km La Grotte · cave, Maritime Alps
  3. 4 km Mont Agel · viewpoint, Maritime Alps
  4. 2 km Mont Gros · viewpoint, Maritime Alps
  5. 5 km Trophée des Alpes · heritage site, Maritime Alps
  6. 4 km Fort de la Revère · fort, Maritime Alps
  7. 6 km Back to Peillon

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From travellers near Peillon

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How to reach Peillon

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    Within 15 km of Peillon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Peillon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches76102Église Saint-Martin (7 km)
    Forts & heritage5461Trophée des Alpes (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2143Mont Agel (4 km)
    Museums2223New National Museum of Monaco (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1720Parc de la Grande Corniche (7 km)
    Parks56Jardin Exotique (7 km)
    Beaches & coast66Olivier Millénaire de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (8 km)
    Other attractions55Sky Mirror (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Vej del Bouc Lake (51 km)
    Caves33La Grotte (1 km)
    Waterfalls33Japanese Garden (7 km)
    Treks23Parcours Princesse Grace (7 km)

    Peillon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Peillon?

    La Grotte (cave, about 1 km), Mont Agel (viewpoint, about 4 km), Trophée des Alpes (heritage site, about 5 km), Fort de la Revère (fort, about 6 km), Mont Gros (viewpoint, about 6 km), La Tête de Chien (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 76 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Peillon?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 7 km by road; Saint Nicholas Cathedral (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Peillon?

    Trophée des Alpes, about 5 km by road; Fort de la Revère (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Peillon?

    Mont Agel, about 4 km by road; Mont Gros (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Peillon?

    Start in Peillon, visit La Grotte, then Mont Agel, then Mont Gros, then Trophée des Alpes, then Fort de la Revère, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Peillon?

    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 Peillon

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