Gilette
Last update on
Jan 11, 2025
38 km from Nice on the N202 road and then the D17.
Gilette is a village which spreads along a rocky spur overlooking the the River Var and Esteron Valleys.
Dominated by the ruins of the ancient castle, the village offers wonderful views over the surrounding natural landscapes.
The village is full of character thanks to its narrow stepped streets, vaulted passageways and pleasant little squares.
Take time to admire the beautiful lintels, old fountains and the carefully restored houses.
What to see
Saint Pierre de l'assomption Church XVIIth century.
Saint Pancrace Chapel.
Things to do
Tennis. Sports area. Boules.
Saints' Fairs 12th May and 15 August.
Accommodation
Nearby towns and villages
Revest les Roches (7 km), Bonson (8 km) and St Martin du Var (11 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
