Rigaud
Last update on
Feb 13, 2026
From Nice (68km), take the RN 202, in the direction of Digne then the D28 on the right after Touët sur Var.
Rigaud is a small hill top village looking over the Cians gorge.
In ancient times (1247), it was the headquarters of the former knights and the most important in the area. The former chateau is now in ruins.
In the village itself, let yourself be led by the small flower lined, paved streets, discover the vaulted passageways, medieval houses as well as a beautiful series of ancient doorways with with sculptured lintels from different epochs.
What to see
Church and ancient Chapels.
Medieval houses.
Dina Plateau.
Things to do
Walking and Hiking.
Childrens' play area.
Airbnb
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Accommodation
Holiday rentals. Gites.
Nearby towns and villages
Lieuche (8km), Touët sur Var (10 km) et Pierlas (11km).
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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
