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Gairaut

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

About Gairaut

Gairaut works well as a base: 11km from Grande Corniche.

Gairaut is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 8,264, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gairaut sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gairaut to your route.

About Gairaut

The Falicon pyramid is a monument located at a rural site near the town of Falicon, on the French Riviera, near Nice. It is constructed above a karstic cave known as the "Cave of the Bats" (Occitan: Bauma des Ratapignata) and is one of the few pyramids in Europe. The pyramid is constructed of small, irregularly shaped

Read more stones, possesses a fairly acute angle of inclination, and is in a partly ruined condition. While most of its upper section is missing, the lower section is reasonably well preserved. The pyramid's purpose and exact origins are unknown. Though it had been suggested that it may have been constructed by Roman legionaries involved in Egyptian cult practices, more recent research indicated that it was actually built between 1803 and 1812, i.e. during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte after the 1798–1801 French campaign in Egypt and Syria.

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Where is Gairaut located?

Gairaut is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.7394 latitude, 7.2624 longitude.

What is the population of Gairaut?

Gairaut has a population of approximately 8,264 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
8,264
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.7394, 7.2624

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 Gairaut

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.

5 km · about 10 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

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.

15 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Turini

Famous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally

28 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Gairaut

  • 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 hereCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
  • 28 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
  • 28 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
  • 38 kmGorges du Cians RoadThe D28 squeezes through a canyon of blood-red schist so narrow the cliffs almost touch overhead: one of the most surreal gorge drives in the Alpes-Maritimes, en route to Beuil.

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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