Appartment in the village of Breil sur Roya -outer south side facing nature- sleeps upto 5 persons. With 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the 2nd floor (2 double beds and 1 single bed), on the 1st floor the living room, kitchen and toilette, balcony facing nature on both floors, the appartment is an ideal accommodation for a holiday vacation on the French Riviera in a mountainous nature area just 20 km from the beaches and just 15 km from Italy.
The village of Breil sur Roya lies in south France 50 km NNE of Monte Carlo, Monaco.
The village is close to the border of Italy, at 20 km from the coast and beaches of the Mediterranean sea, and 35 km from the excellent ski resort Limone Italy.
It lies close to everything that the French and Italian Riviera has to offer.
There is a railway station at the village, with connection via Nice and Ventimiglia to Monaco and other international destinations.
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The village borders communal forests and the Natural Reserve Park Mercantour with the Vallée des Merveilles, and has many mountain hike tracks, and massive old forts from WW2 built on mountain tops. Close by the medieval villages of Saorge, La Brigue, and Sospel. The river makes a good place for fishing trout.
The community encompasses the Maglia gorge, famous for canyoning visitors from around the world. Kayaking is also done on the rapids of the river Roya.
National Reserve Park Mercantour(English translation) Official site of the largest national park in Europe.
Mountain hiking, 4 wheel drive opportunities, guided walks to the prehistoric wallpaintings in the many caves.of the la vallee des Merveilles and more.
The site offers information on the flora and fauna of the area, a 360 degrees panorama view of the forest and mountains and many pictures.
Fort Saint Roch(English translation) Large underground World War 2 fort part of the Maginot line of defense, in the neighbouring village of Sospel. It is open to visitors and has a museum.
Mount Agaisen Fortress Underground World War 2 fort part of the Maginot line of defense, in the neighbouring village of Sospel.
EcoMuseum Breil(English translation) A museum of the railway line that runs up the valley, situated in the old locomotive depot at the railway station of Breil sur Roya.
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