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L'Escarène

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

About L'Escarène

L'Escarène works well as a base: 10 minutes from Contes, 12km from Grande Corniche.

L'Escarène is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 2,384, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, L'Escarène 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 L'Escarène to your route.

About L'Escarène

L'Escarène (French pronunciation: [lɛskaʁɛn]; Occitan: L'Escarèa; Italian: Scarena, formerly) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in France. It was part of the historic County of Nice until 1860, named Scarena. In modern Italian, it is known as

Read more L'Escarena. The town was a main stop along the Route de Sel during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, between the French Provence and Italian Piedmont, on the Nice to Turin road. It was built in the bottom of the valley of Spangle of Escarène at the confluence of the streams of Redebraus and Paillon. More than half of its territory is made up of pine and oak, with marked trails for easy walks and hikes. In 2022, the commune was the scene of a group lynching, after which a 39-year-old man accused of stealing died.

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Where is L'Escarène located?

L'Escarène is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.8349 latitude, 7.3554 longitude.

What is the population of L'Escarène?

L'Escarène has a population of approximately 2,384 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,384
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.8349, 7.3554

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 L'Escarène

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

12 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Monaco

The most glamorous F1 street circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo

12 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Grande Corniche

The highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.

12 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Eze Village

A medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.

12 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Turini

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

16 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Col de Turini Viewpoint

A legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Promenade des Anglais

Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.

17 km · about 20 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near L'Escarène

  • Right hereGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
  • Right hereEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
  • 16 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
  • 16 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
  • 24 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.
  • 33 kmCol de Tende Road TunnelOpened in 1882 under the Col de Tende on the France–Italy border, this 3.2 km bore is among the world's oldest long road tunnels; above it snakes a famous ladder of 48 old hairpins.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near L'Escarène.

Berre-les-Alpes

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 1,284

Blausasc

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,302

Contes

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 6,864

Peille

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,123

Lucéram

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,080

Peillon

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,270

Tourrette-Levens

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 4,276

Cantaron

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,308

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