Sainte-Agnès, Medieval village in Alpes-Maritimes, France.
Located at 800 meters above sea level, Sainte-Agnès rises above Menton with stone houses spread across terraced slopes overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
The Fort Maginot de Sainte-Agnès, constructed in 1932, served as a strategic defense point and accommodated up to 400 soldiers during military operations.
The village earned recognition in 1997 by joining Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, confirming its preservation of traditional Provençal architecture.
Visitors can reach the village by taking a train to Menton station followed by bus line 10, or drive 25 minutes through mountain roads.
The medieval castle ruins from the 12th century stand at the highest coastal point in Europe, offering views across three countries: France, Italy, and Monaco.
Location: canton of Menton-Ouest
Location: Alpes-Maritimes
Location: arrondissement of Nice
Elevation above the sea: 554 m
Shares border with: Castillon, Gorbio, Menton, Peille
Address: 06500 Sainte-Agnès, France 06500 Sainte-Agnès
Phone: +33493358458
Email: mairiesteagnes@wanadoo.fr
Website: http://sainteagnes.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.78917,7.46917
Latest update: July 16, 2025 08:31
The French Riviera between Monaco and Saint-Tropez features a diverse architectural heritage reflecting centuries of history. Visitors can explore medieval villages such as the historic center of Grasse, known as the perfume capital since the 16th century, or Saint-Paul-de-Vence, home to the Maeght Foundation and its modern art collection. The region also has Belle Époque buildings like the Negresco Hotel in Nice, along with 20th-century architectural creations such as the Palais Bulles in Théoule-sur-Mer. Mediterranean gardens are another attraction along this coastal area. The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has nine themed gardens with vegetation suited to the local climate. The Bastide du Roy in Antibes preserves its geometric gardens and century-old olive trees. The coastline offers several vantage points overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, notably from the Le Corbusier Promenade connecting Cap Martin to Monaco over two miles, or from coves like Coco Beach where rocks and pebbles enable swimming and marine life observation.
The French Riviera presents high cliffs, coastal paths, and observation platforms. From Cap d'Ail to Saint Tropez, locations like Mont Boron Park, Cap Canaille, and Massif de l'Esterel provide extensive views of the Mediterranean Sea. Gardens, lighthouses, and historical towers offer additional perspectives of the coastal landscape.
Mont Agel
3.8 km
Olivier de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
2.8 km
Ouvrage Sainte-Agnès
1.2 km
Chateau de Roquebrune
2.8 km
Villa Tempe a paia
2.5 km
Ancien hôtel Riviera de Menton
2.1 km
Jardin Serre de la Madone
1.6 km
Borrigo
2.9 km
Hôtel Winter Palace
2.2 km
Roc d'Ormea
4.4 km
Monastère de l'Annonciade
1.7 km
Pic de Baudon
3.9 km
L'Orangeraie
2.8 km
Arboretum du Sarroudier
1.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien de Castellar
3.1 km
La Ferme des Citrons
1.2 km
Serre de la Madone
1.6 km
Église Saint-Julien de Castillon
4.9 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Castellar
2.7 km
Col de Verroux
3.5 km
Église Notre-Dame des Neiges
914 m
Eglise Saint-Barthélemy
2 km
Golf Club de Menton
1.2 km
Carreï Viaduct
4.5 km
Caramel Viaduct
4.4 km
Église Saint-Julien du col de Castillon
6.1 km
Chapelle des Pénitents blancs de Castellar
2.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch
3.1 kmReviews
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