Sainte-Agnès, Medieval village in Alpes-Maritimes, France.
Description
Sainte-Agnès is a medieval village perched at about 800 meters above Menton, with stone buildings arranged on terraced slopes. The houses cluster closely together and follow the steep terrain, offering expansive views toward the sea.
History
The settlement formed during the medieval period as a strategic location and was later shaped by its border proximity. A fortified structure from the 1930s reflects its importance during the twentieth century.
Culture
The village reflects Provençal rural life through its narrow alleys and stone buildings that have remained largely unchanged. These spaces show how communities adapted to living on steep mountainsides.
Practical
The village is reachable by bus line 10 from Menton or by car through mountain roads in about 25 minutes. The core is best explored on foot, though streets are steep and sometimes narrow.
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