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Plaine du Var

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

About Plaine du Var

Plaine du Var works well as a base: 5 minutes from La Madeleine, 13km from Col de Vence.

Plaine du Var is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 21,228, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Plaine du Var 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 Plaine du Var to your route.

About Plaine du Var

The canton of Nice-3 is an administrative division of the Alpes-Maritimes department, southeastern France. Its borders were modified at the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. Its seat is in Nice. It consists of the following communes: Le Broc Carros Gattières Nice (partly)

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Where is Plaine du Var located?

Plaine du Var is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.6825 latitude, 7.2018 longitude.

What is the population of Plaine du Var?

Plaine du Var has a population of approximately 21,228 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
21,228
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.6825, 7.2018

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 Plaine du Var

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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Antibes Old Town

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

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.

13 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.

14 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.

16 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.

19 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Monaco

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

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

La Croisette, Cannes

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

21 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Plaine du Var

  • Right hereCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Right hereEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
  • 16 kmGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
  • 36 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
  • 36 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
  • 36 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.

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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4 km awayPop. 12,632

Gambetta

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4 km awayPop. 6,928

Rue de France

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