Séranon
Last update on
Feb 13, 2026
Located on the Napoléon Road (N85) which goes from Grasse to Digne les Bains.
Séranon was initially situated on a crest, during the dangerous period of barbarian invasions.
It subsequently moved down onto the plain at the foot of an impressive cliff carved out by erosion. It faces due south in a pastoral setting of wooded hills.
Although the district is worth visiting especially for its landscapes, a quick visit to the village will give you the opportunity to admire a wash house, a fountain (dating from 1898) and a petanque pitch, all typical Mediterranean features!
You will also be able to admire some wild cherry trees and two majestic chestnut trees.There are also sloping, narrow streets leading to a small square, where you will discover some curious looking rusty old agricultural machines on display on a flower-covered grassy patch!
As a matter of interest, Séranon played host to a famous visitor in 1815 which is a source of pride for the village: on his return from Elba, Napoleon spent a night here, though according to legend he did not sleep, because he feared for his life!
Don't leave Séranon without getting one of its little souvenirs: a sculpture on wood signed by the local artist or quite simply... a good cow's milk cheese !
What to see
Remains of the ancient Roman way.
Chapel of Notre Dame de Gratemoine (11th century Benedictine priory).
Ruins of the former Broundet castle where Napoleon spent the night.
Ruins of the fortified village, of the castle and Saint Michel's Gothic style church.
The parish churches of La Nativite & St Michel at Seranon and Saint Louis at la Doire.
Chapel of Sainte Brigitte (access on foot).
Things to do
Potholing. Fishing. Climbing.
Mountain biking. Tennis.
Walking (Walks to the Vieux Seranon pass, the summit of the Bauroux, to Pas de la Clue). Perfume workshop with courses.
Patron saint festivals in August and September.
Accommodation
Hotels.
Holiday rentals. Rural gites.
Nearby towns and villages
Caille (3 km), Valderoure (8 km), Andon (8m) et Escragnolles (10 km).
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Main villages in the area:
- Aiglun
- Andon
- Antibes Juan-les-Pins
- Auribeau sur Siagne
- Beaulieu sur Mer
- Biot
- Cabris
- Cagnes sur Mer
- Cannes
- Cap d'Ail
- Carros
- Castagniers
- Castellar
- Contes
- Eze
- Gourdon
- Grasse
- Isola
- La Colle sur Loup
- Le Bar sur Loup
- Le Cannet
- Le Tignet
- Lieuche
- Lucéram
- Mandelieu La Napoule
- Menton
- Monaco
- Mouans-Sartoux
- Mougins
- Nice
- Roquebrune Cap Martin
- Saint Auban
- Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
- Saint Laurent du Var
- Saint Paul de Vence
- Saint Vallier de Thiey
- Saint-Jeannet
- Sainte Agnès
- Sospel
- Théoule sur Mer
- Thiéry
- Tourrettes sur Loup
- Valberg
- Valbonne
- Vallauris
- Vence
- Villefranche sur Mer
- Villeneuve Loubet
