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Gorbio
Gorbio is slightly inland from Menton on the Cote d'Azur, in the south-eastern corner of Provence.
As with the other 'perched villages' in this region of Provence it is the stunning location of Gorbio that is a large part of the attraction. The village is high up in the Gorbio Valley, with steep sloped valleys covered with trees and olives all around.
The views from around the village are, not surprisingly, very attractive and as well as the valley itself you can see out across the Mediterranean.
The cobbled narrow streets and ancient houses (mostly 14th - 16th century) of Gorbio winding up the hill make it a very pleasant place to explore, with some lovely covered passageways and tiny open squares to discover en-route.
One feature the town is especially proud of is a splendid elm tree, almost 300 years old, in the main square.
Other highlights incude the fountains, especially the 19th century Malaussene fountain at the entrance to the old town, once an important source of water for the village.
One of the more curious annual events in Gorbio's calendar is a procession of penitents held each June, lit only be small lights made from snail shells! I couldn't find the historical reason for such a curious idea...
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Places to visit - Gorbio
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Gorbio.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Gorbio are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Menton Coast town at 6 km
- Monaco Independent Principality at 5 km
- Villefranche-sur-Mer French riviera town at 17 km
- Saorge French Riviera town at 25 km
- La Turbie French Riviera town at 7 km
- Peillon French Riviera town at 7 km
- Sospel French Riviera town at 10 km
- Roquebrune-Cap-Martin French Riviera town at 3 km
- Nice Major Riviera resort at 22 km
- Cap Ferrat French Riviera peninsula at 17 km
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