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Peille

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

About Peille

Peille works well as a base: 5 minutes from Gorbio, 8km from Grande Corniche.

Peille is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 2,123, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Peille 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 Peille to your route.

About Peille

Peille (French pronunciation: [pɛj]; Occitan: Pelha; Italian: Peglio Marittimo) is a commune perched on a rock between Monaco and Menton in the Alpes Maritimes department in southeastern France. It overlooks the River Peillon. Higher still than the village are the ruins of a château dating from the thirteenth

Read more century. Peille includes the quartiers of La Grave de Peille, where the cement works of VICAT is located, Paravieille, Gaudissart, St. Martin de Peille, La Paran, Les Lacs, Colletta Soubrana de la Grava, Colletta Soutrana de la Grava. Peille borders Blausasc, Peillon, and La Turbie. It is thought the area was once home to a little-known Ligurian tribe the Oratelli of Peille Today the village is notable for its narrow streets, small squares, and architecture dating to the Medieval period. Examples of this architecture include the remnants of the village fortifications, the 14th century courthouse known as the "Palais des Consuls". On the very edge of the cliff face is a large building known as the "Palais des Lascaris" this too dates from the fourteenth century. The village has a twelfth-century church in the Romanesque style with ancient frescos decorating its interior.

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Where is Peille located?

Peille is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.8030 latitude, 7.4019 longitude.

What is the population of Peille?

Peille has a population of approximately 2,123 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,123
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.8030, 7.4019

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 Peille

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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Monaco

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

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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Eze Village

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

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Promenade des Anglais

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

16 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Turini

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

19 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.

19 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Peille

  • 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.
  • 19 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
  • 19 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
  • 26 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.
  • 30 kmSanremoThe 'City of Flowers' on the Riviera di Ponente, with belle-époque casino, palm promenade and a famous song festival.

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 Peille.

Blausasc

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,302

Peillon

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,270

Gorbio

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,201

Sainte-Agnès

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,141

L'Escarène

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,384

La Turbie

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 3,188

Saint-Roman

🇲🇨 Monaco

7 km awayPop. 3,000

La Rousse

🇲🇨 Monaco

7 km awayPop. 7,087

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