famous road
Grande Corniche (D2564)
Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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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, 10km from Grande Corniche (D2564).
L'Escarène is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 2,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Contes, about 4 km away.
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 asRead 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near L'Escarène?
Within an hour or so of L'Escarène: Grande Corniche (D2564) (10 km), Monaco & Monte Carlo (12 km), Circuit de Monaco (12 km), Grande Corniche (12 km).
Are there any good drives near L'Escarène?
The nearest famous roads are Grande Corniche, Col de Turini and Col de Vence.
Where is L'Escarène?
L'Escarène is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 4 km from Contes.
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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
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
natural wonder
Gorges de la Mescla
A deep confluence gorge in the Var backcountry on the classic Monte Carlo Rally roads north of Nice.
16 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near L'Escarène
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereGrande Corniche (D2564)Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
- 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.
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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