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Breil Sur Roya


Pop.: 2,069 h. Surface: 9,000 ha Alt.: 300m

The Department of Alpes Maritimes

North of Menton (41km) take the D2566
until the Sospel and then D2204.
From Nice take N2204 until Sospel
and from Vintimiglia (Italie), the E74.


Breil sur RoyaSituated at the gateway of the Mercantour National Park and at the base of the Merveilles Valley, Breil Sur Roya benefits from mild temperatures and a pleasant climate thanks to the maritime influence brought by the winds of the Golf of Genoa.

Breil is known as the "Olive Tree Country". It has a flourishing craft industry. Breil is a lively village, organising numerous festive events, such as the famous “a Staccada” (every 4 years). This is a historical reconstruction commemorating the abolition of the "Lord's first night"..

The Tourist Office suggests a walking tour around the village and, with your walking shoes at hand you willdiscover the beautiful houses and archways and the single facades decorated in "trompe-oeil".. You will become acquainted with the village's historic treasures, for example, the medieval bridge; the tour of the city walls, ancient washing places; look-out turrets; medieval houses, small chapels; communal cooking areas...

Be sure to visit to the olive grove and the olive oil mill. The visit ends with a tasting of olive paste and olives in salt. Unless you prefer to end your visit at the "Cyber Crêperie"!

The Roya River flows through the middle of the region, lending a special charm to the bridges and the tree-lined banks. The river also offers a large selection of nautical activities which are enjoyed by visitors in the summer.



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Historic sites to see :

The Sancta Maria in the Albis church (17°).
Notre Dame du Mont church. Ste. Catherine chapel.
Porte de Gênes and the tour of the city walls (13° & 16°).
Notre Dame du Rosaire altarpiece (late 17th century).
Organ case (late 18th century).
Living museum of the area : historic displays, agricultural and craft activities.

Activities :

Hiking. Horse back riding. Cycling. Tennis,
swimming pool, kayaking, canyoning, wild water activities, fishing,
transverse valley, canoe-kayak, rafting
Art & crafts. Traditional fairs :
"Les Baroquiales", Fête de la Medj'Agoust (Mid-August festival),
"A Staccada" (every 4 years), concerts

Lodging :

Four-star hotels and restaurants.Farm stays. Campsites.
Leisure centre for children and teenagers.
Furnished rentals. 6 restaurants.

Neighbouring villages:

Fontan (9km), Saorge (11km), La Brigue (11km), Sospel (21km).

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