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Gréolières

Population : 455 h. Surface Area : 5267 ha Altitude : 800 m

Alpes Maritimes Department

50 km from Grasse on the N85 then the D2.

GréolièresLocated at the foot of the Cheiron, from its vantage point at 800 metres altitude Gréolières overlooks the Loup valley. the village is itself dominated by the remains of the medieval village the Hautes Gréolières where you can still visit and admire St Etienne's Chapel.

This provokes memories of times gone by when the residents would take refuge in the heights to escape invasions or epidemics.

Having taken this trip into to the history of the village, take a walk around the lanes of the current village. The medieval ruins will evoke memories of the historic influence of the village and you might even sense the soul of a knight!

Take a look at Gréolières les Neiges

Places to visit :

The old bridge which straddles the river Loup.
The Degouttaî swallow hole.
The Bouisse cave.
The Chapels of St Etienne and Ste Pétronille.
The Church St Pierre.
The washing area and drinking fountain.

Accommodation :

1 hôtel restaurant. 2 restaurants. Furnished lettings. Rural Gîtes.

Leisure Activities :

Mountain bike Hire and guided tours.
Walking, guided snow shoe tours (snow station).
Para gliding.
climbing, fishing, Tennis.

Neighbouring Villages :

Cipières (9km), Coursegoules (11km), Thorenc (14km).

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