Tende is the place to come for culture and nature! Don’t miss the Collégiale de Tende and the Giassanasque circuit!
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A day in Tende
Visit the heart of Tende
Monuments bursting with color
Stroll along, always looking up from the doorways. Look for the symbols incised in Tende’s green stone as you follow in the footsteps of travelers and merchants on the Route Royale. Admire the collegiate church, with its profusion of colors, ornaments and motifs. A monument of extraordinary dimensions.
Take a breath of fresh air at the remains of the Château Lascaris. Its location allows us to imagine the centuries-old domination of the Lascaris counts, who were linked to the imperial family of Constantinople. Further on, the Saint-Sauveur chapel, perched on its rocky outcrop, appears to be in equilibrium: the contrast is so striking that it displays landscapes taken from the finest artists’ sketches.
BAROQUE CHAPELS
The sacred is illustrated on their walls, which are adorned with mysterious tales and legends. Delicate frescoes fixed forever in the walls tell a forgotten story that challenges our knowledge and recounts ancient beliefs.
Recommendations
for a successful visit:
- Don’t forget to download the tour map above to make sure you don’t miss a thing of the village!
- If you’re coming by car, park in the square in front of the station. The village is partly pedestrianized.
- For history buffs, take a guided tour of Tende on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
- Ideal for families, the pretty Place du Ponté offers a welcome break in the shade. There’s a playground and picnic area near the old swimming pool.
- On Wednesday mornings, come to the market (place du Général de Gaulle) to meet our producers and sample the local flavours.
Extend your visit to the
Musée Départemental des Merveilles
The Musée Départemental des Merveilles is undoubtedly the highlight of your visit to Tende! 5000 years of beliefs and legends are recorded around the largest site of rock engravings in Europe. It tells the story of the beautiful history of mankind that has been written in the Vallée des Merveilles, at the foot of Mont Bégo.
THE WONDERS OF THE VALLEY
Spanning 14 km2, this high-mountain site is home to 50,000 rock engravings, most of which date from the Final Neolithic (3,200/2,200 B.C.) to the Middle Bronze Age (2,200/1,300 B.C.).
Recommendations
to visit the Musée Départemental des Merveilles :
- The Musée Départemental des Merveilles is open Wednesday to Monday from 10am to 6pm (5pm out of season).
- The museum is accessible to the deaf and hearing-impaired.
- Coming during the week? Sign up for workshops and conferences at the Musée Départemental des Merveilles and Parc du Mercantour for fun, educational activities!
- Admission to the museum is free.
Explore the surrounding area on foot
The Eagle Loop with the family
Recommendations
for a worry-free hike:
- Make sure you’re well equipped: water, cap, good shoes, snacks – you’re all set!
- If you have them, a pair of binoculars and a compass will always come in handy.
- To make sure you don’t get lost, take an IGN map with you.
- Beware: some mountain areas don’t have good network coverage.
- And be careful in spring, when trails may be cluttered with branches or tree trunks that have fallen with the snow.
Discover our cycling trails
Recommendations
for your cycling outings:
- Rent a bike from the Stella Alpina store.
- Keep a repair kit with you at all times, as it can be difficult to find materials to repair a wheel!
- Do you have an electric bike? Recharging is possible in Tende, just like for electric cars.
For a day at the Top...
Our expert advice
How to get to us
- If you choose to drive from Menton, you can reach us via Sospel via the Col de Brouis to Breil-sur-Roya and Tende. Further information on : Getting to the Roya Valley
- From Nice, take the A8 motorway and the D6204 (1h50 driving time).
