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Vue perspective. La flèche jaune indique l'emplacement du Fort du Mont Alban.
The Fort of Mont Alban in Nice (France); The east face at sunrise.
Fort of Mont Alban in Nice. The two watchtowers on top of the south face.
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Mont-Alban

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

About Mont-Alban

Mont-Alban works well as a base: 9km from Grande Corniche (D2564).

Mont-Alban is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the right here.

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What is there to see near Mont-Alban?

Within an hour or so of Mont-Alban: Promenade des Anglais (3 km), Eze Village (6 km), Grande Corniche (8 km), Grande Corniche (D2564) (9 km).

Are there any good drives near Mont-Alban?

The nearest famous roads are Grande Corniche, Col de Vence and Col de Turini.

Where is Mont-Alban?

Mont-Alban is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

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Quick Information

Population
12,636
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.7012, 7.3001

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 Mont-Alban

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.

3 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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

coastal drive

Grande Corniche

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

8 km · about 15 min drive

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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Monaco

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

10 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.

11 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.

19 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Mont-Alban

8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.

  • 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 hereGrande Corniche (D2564)Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
  • 19 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.
  • 31 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
  • 32 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally

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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