Pierrefeu: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Pierrefeu
Pierrefeu combines a mention dating back to the 11th century with Roman remains that attest to settlement in antiquity. The area of Pierrefeu extends to the banks of the Estéron at an altitude of 226 m, while Mont Brune reaches an elevation of 1,494 m.
Anyone looking for accommodation in Pierrefeu can include the village as a specific destination in their travel plans.
History and Art
In Vieux Pierrefeu stands the former parish church of Saint-Sébastien and Saint-Martin. It was listed as a historic monument by decree dated 24 September 1968. The church of Saint-Sébastien-Saint-Martin in Pierrefeu also houses the painting “Vierge à l’Enfant avec saint Sébastien, saint Jean Baptiste et saint Martin”, signed and dated 1661 by Jean André.
La Caïnée is also part of the village’s documented history: the settlement was inhabited until the end of the 18th century and is now abandoned. East of the hamlet of Les Crottes lies the Chapel of the Annunciation at the foot of a rock, near map point 304 on the boundary between Pierrefeu and Ascros. A short path of a few dozen metres leads to it from there.
Nature and Trails
Pierrefeu is one of the 48 member municipalities of the Préalpes d’Azur Regional Nature Park. Numerous hiking trails start from Pierrefeu, including circular routes lasting several hours and walks without any particular difficulty.
The Riou de Pierrefeu canyoning route begins in Pierrefeu on the RD 217 at an altitude of 544 m. The descent into the Riou de Pierrefeu starts with a 25 m rappel, followed by a long stretch of river trekking.
Local Event
The Course de carrioles race takes place every year in July in Pierrefeu. It involves soapbox carts built entirely by the drivers, which are used on a 1.2 km downhill course through the old village of Pierrefeu that is closed to traffic. Members of the Pierrefeu sports association prepare pan bagnat for participants and spectators.
More destinations for your travel plans: Saint-Sauveur-Sur-Tinée, Breil-Sur-Roya, Guillaumes, Saint-Etienne-De-Tinée, Sallagriffon, Isola, Auron, Péone.
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