Par Heloise BROSETA
Published on Oct 15, 23 at 6:32 See my news Follow Nice News The village of Entrevaux and its citadel, about an hour’s drive from Nice. (©Wikimedia Commons)
The last village in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence before the Alpes-Maritimes and located one hour from Nice, the village of Entrevaux developed around a rocky spur dominated by the Vauban citadel.
Already holder of the “village and city of character” label, the city recently joined the association of most beautiful villages in France.
A city with a rich military past
Nestled in the mountains and crossed by the Var, Entrevaux is recognizable from afar thanks to its citadel perched on the heights. Built by Vauban in the 17th century, it is a symbol of the long military history from the city.
In 1536, Charles V sent 50,000 men to invade Provence. Entrevaux was taken in August but, barely a month later, the town liberated itself, with the help of a barbier local. While he was shaving the Spanish governor, he decided to slit his throat, which kicked off the general revolt.
After the victory, the Dauphin, then the King, declared Entrevaux “royal city” and will exempt it from “sizes, loans, services and duties”.
Medieval-looking streets
The Royal Gate which marks the entrance to the old town of Entrevaux. (©Héloïse Broseta / Actu Nice)
Below the citadel is the village. The small streets, mostly pedestrian, seem to come from medieval times. Most actually date from 18th century.
Among the buildings to see, we can cite the old Entrevaux cathedral, now a parish church. Directly integrated into the city walls, it has been classified monument in 1996.
Videos: currently on News The interior of the Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption cathedral in Entrevaux, which became a church in 1790. (©Héloïse Broseta / News Nice)
“Most beautiful village in France” since September
On September 25, 2023, Entrevaux obtained the label “most beautiful village in France”, which should help to make it known throughout France.
Environ 20,000 tourists already visited this gem every year.
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2023-10-15 06:03:25
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