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Seyne-les-Alpes

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

About Seyne-les-Alpes

Seyne-les-Alpes is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Le Brusquet, 36km from Col de la Bonette.

Seyne-les-Alpes is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 1,438, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Seyne-les-Alpes 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 Seyne-les-Alpes to your route.

About Seyne-les-Alpes

Seyne (French pronunciation: [sɛn]; Vivaro-Alpine: Sèina) is a commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, a department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in south-east France. It is roughly 30 km north of Digne. The village's official name is listed under the INSEE Official Geographic Code as "Seyne". However it is

Read more known locally as "Seyne-les-Alpes", not to be confused with La Seyne-sur-Mer which is the second largest city in the Var. The residents are traditionally referred to as "Seynois". In more recent years locals have been known to also go by "Seynard" (male) and "Seynarde" (female). The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence tourism board listed Seyne-les-Alpes as one of their "villages and towns of character", an award given to places around the region with remarkable architecture and less than 2000 inhabitants.

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Where is Seyne-les-Alpes located?

Seyne-les-Alpes is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3504 latitude, 6.3563 longitude.

What is the population of Seyne-les-Alpes?

Seyne-les-Alpes has a population of approximately 1,438 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,438
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.3504, 6.3563

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 Seyne-les-Alpes

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Col d'Allos

A narrow, dramatic 2,247 m balcony pass above the Verdon headwaters, famed for its exposed single-lane stretches and huge views over the Mercantour peaks.

19 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Col de la Cayolle

A remote 2,326 m crossing through Mercantour National Park, climbing the wild Gorges du Bachelard on a quiet road loved by drivers seeking marmots and solitude.

33 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Vars

A 2,108 m pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes linking the Ubaye and Queyras valleys, with sweeping hairpins, alpine meadows and a classic Tour de France pedigree.

35 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Col de la Bonette

The highest paved road loop in Europe at 2,802 meters, offering panoramic views across the Maritime Alps.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Gorges de Daluis

Blood-red pelite canyon nicknamed the 'Colorado of Nice', threaded by the balcony D2202 road with one-way tunnels and 300-metre drops to the Var river below.

51 km · about 60 min drive

historic highway

Route Napoléon

Historic route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

A faïence-making village wedged in a limestone cleft, with a gold star strung on a chain between two cliffs.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Seyne-les-Alpes

  • 19 kmCol d'AllosA narrow, dramatic 2,247 m balcony pass above the Verdon headwaters, famed for its exposed single-lane stretches and huge views over the Mercantour peaks.
  • 33 kmCol de la CayolleA remote 2,326 m crossing through Mercantour National Park, climbing the wild Gorges du Bachelard on a quiet road loved by drivers seeking marmots and solitude.
  • 35 kmCol de VarsA 2,108 m pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes linking the Ubaye and Queyras valleys, with sweeping hairpins, alpine meadows and a classic Tour de France pedigree.
  • 36 kmCol de la BonetteThe highest paved road loop in Europe at 2,802 meters, offering panoramic views across the Maritime Alps.
  • 53 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
  • 60 kmCol d'IzoardA famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.

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

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