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Cipières

Population : 270 h Surface Area : 3815 ha

Alpes Maritimes Department


25 km north of Grasse. Take the Nice road and then on the left the D3.


Opposite the Cheiron range, Cipières overlooks the Loup valley. At the top of the village, the château itself dominates Cipières. The château is in classical provençal style, dates back to the XIII° and XVIII°centuries, was magnificently restored in 1951 and since, transformed into a 4 star hôtel.  

There are tow buildings in Cipières which are listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments :The Chapel St Claude (XVII°) with its superb wrought iron gateway and the Saint Mayeul church (XVI°-XVII°) with its beautiful bell tower and beautiful campanile (XVIII°).

In the village itself, discover other architectural treasures as you walk around its quaint streets and appreciate the beautiful houses. Take advantage of some of the walks around the village and you'll spot a number of "borries " amongst the garrigue, with its distinctive aroma. The walks are sign posted from the village, and some will take you up to the Calern plateau where the sky is so clear that an astronomy observatory has been built to study the night skies.

Don't leave Cipières without tasting its excellent regional : honey, goat's cheese and lamb.


Places to visit :

The château (13th, 18th century), superb restoration.
The St Claude Chapel and wrought iron gateway.
St Mayeul Parish Church (16th century). Bories.

Accommodation :

1 hotel (****). 2 restaurants.

Leisure Activities :

Local tours. The Loup valley.
The Calern plateau .
The Gros Pounch signal. Chasms. Caving.
Hiking (the GR4 passes through the village).
Tennis. Fishing. Artists painters.
Fêtes in June and August.
Astronomy at the observatory.

Neighbouring Villages :

Gréolières (9km), Coursegoules (19km).

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