Bonson tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Coaraze at 9 km from Bonson
Visit Bonson: highlights and tourist information
Bonson is situated in the Alpes-Maritimes department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Bonson in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Popular places to visit nearby include Coaraze at 9 km and Vence at 17 km.
Bonson, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Coaraze
Most Beautiful Village at 9 km (direction east)Coaraze is one of several picturesque villages in the mountains north of Nice that...
See Coaraze guide
Vence
at 17 km (direction south-south-west)After exploring the walled historic centre of Vence you can take a stroll to...
See Vence guide
Peillon
at 18 km (direction east-south-east)Peillon is a small village, but the picturesque cobbled streets and the stunning views...
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Peille
at 18 km (direction east-south-east)Its remote location stops too many tourists reaching Peille but make the effort and...
See Peille guide
Nice
at 19 km (direction south-south-east)One of the largest towns in France, Nice is also the most visited resort...
See Nice guide
Fondation Maeght
Museum at 19 km (direction south-south-west)The Fondation Maeght art gallery in Saint-Paul-de-Vence features works by famous modern artists such...
See Fondation Maeght guide
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
at 19 km (direction south-south-west)On of the highlights in the pretty village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence is the famous Museum...
See Saint-Paul-de-Vence guide
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
at 19 km (direction south-west)It is the medieval centre and the lovely views that will attract you to...
See Tourrettes-sur-Loup guide
Villefranche-sur-Mer
at 20 km (direction south-east)The small harbour town of Villefranche-sur-Mer is in one of the loveliest positions on...
See Villefranche-sur-Mer guide
Eze
at 20 km (direction south-east)Eze is one of our favourite villages in the whole of France, with exceptional...
See Eze guide
The Jardin Exotique d'Eze
Garden at 20 km (direction south-east)The Exotic Garden of Eze is a beautiful garden overlooking the Cote d'Azur...
See The Jardin Exotique d'Eze guide
Sospel cathedral
Cathedral at 21 km (direction east)The cathedral in Sospel is an impressive example of baroque architecture in a small...
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Beaulieu-sur-Mer
at 21 km (direction south-east)One of the more low-key riviera resorts, Beaulieu-sur-Mer is a pleasant place to take...
See Beaulieu-sur-Mer guide
Sospel
at 21 km (direction east)Between Menton and the mountains, the river and fortified bridge are a very scenic...
See Sospel guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Alpes-Maritimes
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Map of places to visit near Bonson
Markets in and near Bonson
- Carros: market Saturday (8km)
- Vence: market Tuesday & Friday (17km)
- Nice: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday all day & Sunday & Saturday & Friday (19km)
- Villefranche-sur-Mer: market Saturday (20km)
- Beaulieu-sur-Mer: market Saturday (21km)
- Saint-Laurent-du-Var: market Tuesday & Sunday (21km)
- Cagnes-sur-Mer: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Friday (22km)
- Puget-Theniers: market Sunday (25km)
- Menton: market Tuesday & Monday (27km)
- Breil-sur-Roya: market Tuesday all day (27km)
More information about Bonson, Provence
Tourist attractions near Bonson, France
What to do at Bonson? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Bonson.
Aquarium
- Marineland d'Antibes (28km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Coaraze (9km)
- Sainte-Agnes (23km)
- Gourdon (23km)
- Seillans (50km)
National Monuments
- Trophy of Augustus (21km)
- Saorge Monastery (32km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Abbaye de Lerins (Cannes) (37km)
Remarkable gardens
- Le Vallon du Brec (14km)
- Jardin botanique (19km)
- Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild (22km)
- Arboretum Marcel Kroenlein (27km)
- La citronneraie (27km)
- Serre de la Madone (27km)
- Palais Carnolès (27km)
- Jardin de la Villa Fort de France (31km)
- Jardin botanique de la villa Thuret (32km)
- Parc du château de la Napoule (43km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
Sites of natural beauty
- Baou de Saint-Jeannet (13km)
- Cascade de Gairaut (15km)
- Tete de Chien (23km)
- Cirque du Gelas (33km)
- Caires de Cougourde (33km)
- Col de la Lombarde (38km)
- Grottes de Saint-Cezaire (38km)
- Lac d'Allos (56km)
- Col de la Cayolle (57km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Cannes (37km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc Phœnix (22km)
- Parc zoologique du Cap Ferrat (22km)
- Parc zoologique de Fréjus (56km)
Geography and distances
Bonson is in the south-east of France at 20 kilometres from Nice, the department capital (general information: Bonson is 668 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Bonson
Canton: Roquesteron
Arrondissement: Nice
Department: Alpes-Maritimes
Region: Provence
Postcode: 0
Distance to Bonson
from Nice (prefecture): 20 km
from Paris: 668 km
from Calais: 884 km
from Nice: 19 km
from Bordeaux: 626 km
from Strasbourg: 527 km
Getting here
Most visitors fly into Nice airport. Coming from the UK by car the route takes about 12 hours (can be busy in summer). For driving distances to Bonson from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bouyon, Duranus, Gilette, La Roquette-sur-Var, Levens, Revest-les-Roches, Saint-Blaise, Saint-Martin-du-Var, Toudon and Tourette-du-Chateau.
This page in French: Visiter Bonson