Peillon
Peillon is a town set slightly inland from Monaco on the the Cote d'Azur.
It is another of the attractive perched villages of the region - indeed perhaps one of the most attractive to be found.
The view up to the village as you approach along the narrow road is also one of the highlights, a dramatic contrast with the Riviera coast, Nice and Monaco just a few kilometres to the south that you have only just left behind you.
All the ingredients are here that you would expect from a perched village - steep streets lined with unchanged medieval houses wind up and down through Peillon, offering a fascinating insight into how life might have been 500 years ago for inhabitants of this region. The houses cling to the rock, almost seeming to form part of the landscape, making this small but fascinating village a lovely place to visit.
There are plenty of fine views across the surrounding countryside to enjoy if you need a break while the children run through the vaulted walkways of the village. There is also a restaurant at the top of the village.
One highlight that is unique to Peillon is found inside the 15th century Chapelle of Penitents, where there are some highly regarded frescoes to admire.
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Places to visit near Peillon, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Peillon.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
29 km: Cagnes-sur-Mer (Village and Chateau Grimaldi) 12 km: Cap Ferrat (French Riviera peninsula) 7 km: Gorbio (French Riviera town) 4 km: La Turbie (French Riviera town) 13 km: Menton (Coast town) 5 km: Monaco (Independent Principality) 15 km: Nice (Major Riviera resort) 22 km: Nice airport (airport) 9 km: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (French Riviera town) 30 km: Saorge (French Riviera town) 13 km: Sospel (French Riviera town) 11 km: Villefranche-sur-Mer (French riviera town)
See also Peillon (version Francais)
