Location: La Brigue in France
Nearest Airport:
Nice at 55
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 40.0
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Car: not necessary
La Brigue is located in the Vallee de la Roya, which runs north from Ventimiglia (45 mins) into the Alps near Tende. Due to its location in an east-west side valley, which follows the course of the River Levense, La Brigue is one of the sunniest villages in the area. It also avoids the traffic on the main road two kilometres away. It nevertheless has a bustling life of its own. La Brigue was Italian until local residents voted in a plebiscite to become French. Street names are Italian and local language and culture are French mixed with Italian.
There is a very nice 'epicerie' opposite Les Alpes d'Azur, fun by Cedric and Maryse, which sells just about everything including fresh bagettes and croissants. There is another grocer nearby, an excellent butcher, a post office and several restaurants in La Brigue, including the ever-popular 'Pizzeria Brigasques'.