Tende
Tende is a town in Provence inland from the the French Riviera, in the mountains close to the border with Italy.
The town was established in its impressive location because of its position on the route between Provence and Piedmont. The ruins of the castle that once stood here - it was destroyed in the 17th century - can be seen at the top of the town.
The town appears almost a part of the landscape, with the houses built sturdily from the surrounding rock - even the rooves are in the local lauze. The main exception to the solid local style is the 15th century church which stands above the centre of Tende, its entrance guarded by lion statues, and the painted houses in the central square.
The town itself is interesting, with numerous unique architectural features to be seen on the houses and shops, such as carvings and frescoes, as the steep streets climb the terraces of the hillside. be sure to turn and look behind you as you stagger up the steep streets because there are frequent lovely views back across the town and surrounding mountains
One big attraction close to Tende is the Valley of Merveilles, with literally thousands of prehistoric carvings to be seen in the rocks - your guide will be able to show you the highlights of these. Further examples and replicas can be seen at the museum in Tende, if you don't have the time, inclination or hiking boots to venture into the mountains of the Mercantour National Park.
There are also several caves that can be visited, including notably the 'Heretics cave' - a hideout for calvinists during the 16th century.
There are various scenic routes into the valleys around the town - check at the Tende tourist office for details. The Col de Tende is one of the most attractive, and found a little way north of the town.
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Places to visit near Tende, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Tende.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
12 km: Saorge (French Riviera town) 28 km: Sospel (French Riviera town)
See also Tende (version Francais)
