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Jean-Médecin

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

About Jean-Médecin

Jean-Médecin works well as a base: 11km from Grande Corniche.

Jean-Médecin is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 7,452, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Jean-Médecin 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 Jean-Médecin to your route.

About Jean-Médecin

The siege of Nice occurred in 1543 and was part of the Italian War of 1542–46 in which Francis I and Suleiman the Magnificent collaborated as part of the Franco-Ottoman alliance against the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, and Henry VIII of England. At that time, Nice was under the control of Charles III, Duke of Savoy,

Read more an ally of Charles V. The siege was part of the 1543–1544 Mediterranean campaign of Hayreddin Barbarossa. A Franco-Ottoman army besieged Nice, breaching the walls and conquering sections of the city, but ultimately retired before taking the citadel due to the arrival of a Imperial-Savoyard relief fleet under Andrea Doria. Nice remained thus in Savoyard hands.

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Where is Jean-Médecin located?

Jean-Médecin is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.7004 latitude, 7.2672 longitude.

What is the population of Jean-Médecin?

Jean-Médecin has a population of approximately 7,452 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
7,452
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.7004, 7.2672

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 Jean-Médecin

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.

1 km · about 5 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Antibes Old Town

A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

La Croisette, Cannes

The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Jean-Médecin

  • 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.
  • 17 kmCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
  • 32 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
  • 32 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
  • 41 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.

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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