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Peillon
Also known as Pelha
Peillon (; ; , formerly) is a rural commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in France.
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Place details
- Locality
- Peillon
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Country
- France
- Population
- 1,270
Travel guide
Understand
Perched on top of a small hill at an altitude of 400 metres, Peillon is a picturesque village with around one hundred permanent residents. The village is completely pedestrianised, with cobbled alleyways, steep narrow steps and spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. There are no shops (food or souvenirs) at all in the village. Peillon commune (1,482 inhabitants as of 2012) also includes Sainte-Thècle in the valley below.
Get around
The village is very small and walking around it takes a few minutes. It is absolutely not wheelchair accessible.
See
The Chapel of Penitents-Blancs contains 15th century frescoes by Jean Canavesio. The village is in itself an attraction, and the view from the village is very spectacular.
Do
There are possibilities to hike around in the area.
Buy
Nothing. Shops are not allowed in the village.
Eat
Auberge de la Madone is a Provençal restaurant just outside the village. It's in the Guide Michelin, and supper prices range from €20-25 for the meal of the day up to prix fixe menus (drinks not included) for €40-65 (April 2015).
Drink
The Auberge is also the only place to drink. The wine starts at €28 for a bottle, €8 for a glass (April 2015).
Sleep
Again, Auberge de la Madone, the only hotel close by. The rates starts at €100, although cheaper deals may be found in low season (April 2015).
Go next
Nice and Monaco are obvious places to go next.
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Article
5 sectionsContents
- ''Village perché''
- Transport
- Demographics
- See also
- References
Peillon (; ; , formerly) is a rural commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in France.
==Village perché==
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