Tende

Tende is a mountain commune in the Alpes-Maritimes region situated at about 816 meters elevation within Mercantour National Park. The area spans 177 square kilometers across Alpine and Mediterranean terrain.

This territory belonged to the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont until 1947, when it became part of France following the Paris Peace Treaties. The border shift linked centuries of Italian history with French administration.

The Museum of Marvels displays prehistoric rock engravings found in the surrounding valleys, showing how people have lived in these mountains for thousands of years. The collections reveal the deep connection between the residents and their Alpine landscape.

Three railway stations link Tende to Nice and Turin via mountain routes operated by both French and Italian railways. The rail connections make the location accessible despite its remote position.

Local residents speak Tendasque, a dialect blending Ligurian and Provençal elements. This speech pattern mirrors the area's history as a frontier between Italian and French territories.

Location: Alpes-Maritimes

Location: canton of Tende

Location: arrondissement of Nice

Elevation above the sea: 1,676 m

Shares border with: Belvédère, Fontan, Saorge, La Brigue, Briga Alta, Limone Piemonte

Phone: +33493043500

Email: mairie@tende.fr

Website: https://tende.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.08778,7.59361

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:07