Saint André de la Roche
Last update on
Dec 7, 2025
7 km from Nice. From the A8 motorway take the Nice-Est exit.
Saint André is a small commune made up of a number of scattered hamlets to the north of Nice (15 minutes from the Masséna square).
The Abadie and Rimiez hills which surround the centre of Saint André were at one time agricultural, but over the years they have become built up and residential. Located close to Nice the village has expanded rapidly and has doubled its population!
Today Saint André is trying to manage this rapid expansion by conserving the feel of a calm tranquil village. Some beautiful wooded spaces have been protected and offer wonderful walks around the signed pathways where you can enjoy the views over the hills to the Côte d'Azur and the Cap d'Antibes.
Saint André has a rare example of baroque architecture which has conserved intact its XVIIIth C heritage : the Château Thaon de Revel. This apparently sober residence was built on the site of a XVIth century fortress and includes an italian style noble's house and a private chapel. Although not obvious from the outside the luxury and rich quality of the interiors with frescoes will bowl you over.
The Abadie and Rimiez hills which surround the centre of Saint André were at one time agricultural, but over the years they have become built up and residential. Located close to Nice the village has expanded rapidly and has doubled its population!
Today Saint André is trying to manage this rapid expansion by conserving the feel of a calm tranquil village. Some beautiful wooded spaces have been protected and offer wonderful walks around the signed pathways where you can enjoy the views over the hills to the Côte d'Azur and the Cap d'Antibes.
Saint André has a rare example of baroque architecture which has conserved intact its XVIIIth C heritage : the Château Thaon de Revel. This apparently sober residence was built on the site of a XVIth century fortress and includes an italian style noble's house and a private chapel. Although not obvious from the outside the luxury and rich quality of the interiors with frescoes will bowl you over.
What to see
St André church.
Ste Claire chapel.
Château Thaon de Revel, XVIIIth century.
Things to do
Walking. Swimming pol. Tennis. Petanque.
Choir and childrens Festival mid June
Village Fetes 30 November, beginning August and September.
Airbnb
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Accommodation
Holiday rentals.
Bed & Breakfasts.
Nearby towns and villages
Falicon (4 km), La Trinité (5 km) and Drap (6 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
