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How long does it take to visit Escragnolles?

Escragnolles has many hamlets: Les Amphons, Bail, La Colette, Les Galants, La Bastide, Le Château, Les Gras, Les Mourlans, Clars, and Le Cabanon. Half a day is enough to explore the center of the village and its monuments. The village is easy to explore on foot, with its main street lined with gray houses with lavender-blue shutters.

To explore the surrounding area and natural sites, allow a full day. The Pare River is the ideal place for sport fishing. Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy the GR 406 and 510 trails that cross the commune.

If you want to discover the authentic Route Napoléon and its prehistoric remains, allow two days. Occupied since prehistoric times, there are many remains such as the Claps dolmen and the Castellaras de Cogolin, a dry stone enclosure.

Where can I download a map of Escragnolles in PDF format?

You can download the PDF map of Escragnolles directly from our page by clicking on the “Download map” button above our interactive map. This detailed map will allow you to locate all the points of interest in the village and its surroundings.

The map includes the location of the main monuments, hiking trails, and tourist services. It will be particularly useful for planning your visits and finding your way around the various hamlets in the municipality.

Where is the tourist office?

To organize your visit to Escragnolles, the local tourist office is located at Place de la Buanderie in the municipality of Grasse (06130). You can contact them by phone at +33 (0)4 93 36 66 66. Since January 1, 2014, Escragnolles has been part of the Pays de Grasse Urban Community.

The Escragnolles town hall can also provide information about local activities. It is located at 2 place du Général-Mireur 06460 Escragnolles and is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can reach them at +33 (0)4 93 09 29 09.

What are the must-see places?

The religious heritage of Escragnolles is well worth a visit. The Notre-Dame church has a double bell tower and an oil painting depicting Saint Peter, Saint Pons, and Saint John the Baptist. The Saint-Martin Chapel, located 15 minutes from the hamlet of La Colette, can be reached on foot via the authentic Route Napoléon, the road taken by the emperor himself on March 2, 1815.

The historic sites bear witness to the village's rich past. The ruins of the feudal castle still dominate the landscape. Place du Général Mireur, with its mullioned windows, recalls the story of François Mireur, the first performer of La Marseillaise.

The natural heritage offers some wonderful discoveries. The source of the Siagne river at a place called La Colette, where several streams come together. Numerous caves called baumes or balmes, including eight caves occupied by humans during the Bronze Age, dot the landscape.

The traditional village layout can be explored at random through the streets. There is a beautiful drinking trough behind the cemetery and a three-level wash house at the northern exit of the village. A fountain dating from 1812 bears a commemorative plaque to François Mireur.

How to get to Escragnolles?

By car, Escragnolles is located on the D 6085, the old Route Napoléon. The village is crossed by the D 6085 (formerly the N85 or Route Napoléon). The road connects Nice to Grenoble via Grasse, Saint-Vallier, Escragnolles, Castellane, Digne, and Sisteron. From Nice, the journey takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. From Cannes, it takes just 45 minutes.

By public transport, the town is served by the LER 31 line, which connects Nice to Grenoble, as well as several lines on the Sillages network. Line 40 (Saint-Auban ↔ Grasse) offers four return trips per day from Monday to Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and three return trips on Saturdays.

The nearest train station is in Grasse (9.2 miles). Other accessible stations are Mouans-Sartoux (12.3 miles) and Mandelieu-la-Napoule (16.3 miles). The bus from Grasse serves four stops: La Source Parfumée – La Colette – Escragnolles – Clars.

What are the best hotels in Escragnolles?

The Lodge du Berlandou is the village's flagship accommodation. Located between the sea and the mountains, on the famous Route Napoléon, the Lodge du Berlandou welcomes you in a relaxing and natural setting on 7,200 square meters of wooded land, with a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. It offers two unusual types of accommodation: a Safari Lodge for adventurers and a Cosy Chalet for a moment of relaxation. The establishment offers free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and all accommodations have a terrace with mountain views and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests particularly appreciate the peace and quiet, the surrounding nature, the friendliness of the owners, and the generous, high-quality breakfasts.

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