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Gattières

Pop.: 3.612 h. Surface Area : 1.003ha Alt.: 300 m.

Alpes Maritimes Department


From Nice take the RN 202 in the direction of Carros then the 2201.

This hill top village set in magnificent countryside looking over the Var river and beneath the Baous chain of hills, is only 20 minutes from the center of Nice.

Gattières in an ancient village where you can discover pretty medieval roads, beautiful flower laden squares and wonderful ancient drinking fountains.

You'll pass by charming, ancient houses and arcades, carefully restored façades and doorways dating back to the XVIII°C.

Try visiting the village arts and crafts workers : silk painting, cabinet makers and wrought iron.

In the surrounding area the vast plains produce a a variety of high quality fruit and vegetables : apples, cherries, peppers, courgettes, aubergines, tomatoes...all the best chefs know that the best cuisine starts with the best products grown under abundant sunshine, just like those from Falicon!


Places to visit :

Church St Nicolas XIII°C. Church St Blaise XVII°C.
Chapel Notre Dame du Var XV°C .
Chapel in the Château de la Bastide.

Leisure activities :

Walking & Hiking . Pétanque. Opera Festival.

Accommodation :

Bed and Breakfast
Hôtel-restaurant.
Rural Gîtes.
Restaurants.

Neighbouring villages :

St Jeannet (6km), Le Broc (9km), La Gaude (9km).

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