Sainte Agnès, Most Beautiful Villages in France, Highest Coastal Village in Europe, 4K UHD

😍😍 Belvedere on the Mediterranean, perched at nearly 800m altitude, Sainte-Agnès is a costal village located in the department of Alpes-Maritimes, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur in France. It is known for being the highest coastal village in Europe at nearly 800 meters above sea level. It is also classified among the “Most Beautiful Villages of France” and offers a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea. The village is a starting point for many hiking trails to surrounding peaks such as Cime de Baudon, Mont Ours, Pointe Siricocca and more.

📌Sainte Agnès on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/D6vWxLZSuxzmjmh57

This former defense post on the Franco-Italian border on the Maginot Line has long been a coveted military site. Today, the village offers visitors eager for authenticity, its streets paved with pebbles, its breathtaking view of the Côte d'Azur and its sunny climate.

The history of Sainte-Agnès village is rich and fascinating. According to a legend, the village was founded by Agnès, a Roman princess who converted to Christianity and built a chapel in honor of her patron saint after being saved from a storm. The village was a strategic site for defense and was coveted by various powers such as the counts of Vintimille, Provence, Savoy and even the Grimaldi family. The castle-fort was built in the 12th century on a rocky peak and was destroyed by order of Louis XIV. In 1932, the French army chose Sainte-Agnès to build a fort as part of the Maginot Line, a system of fortifications to protect the border with Italy. The fort was used for only 15 days during World War II, but it helped to prevent the Italian army from entering Menton. Sainte-Agnès was attached to France in 1860 when Victor-Emmanuel II, then king of Sardinia, ceded Nice and Savoy. In 1997, the village was classified among the “Most Beautiful Villages of France” thanks to its exceptional heritage and location.

😍😍🌷📷🏰🏫 Les Plus Beaux Villages de France:
Saint Guilhem is listed among Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (meaning “the most beautiful villages of France”). It is an independent association created in 1982 for the promotion of the tourist appeal of small rural villages with a rich cultural heritage. As of July 2022, it numbers 168 member villages. Here is the complete list: https://www.les-plus-beaux-villages-de-france.org/fr/nos-villages/
Other Villages from this list:
😍 Gordes: https://youtu.be/pPVd7ic5dO8
😍 Najac: https://youtu.be/S51nhPPUMUg
😍 Saint Guilhem le Désert: https://youtu.be/BFo7o-ASe6E
😍 Ménerbes: https://youtu.be/BTeRx1egjpI

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🚗🚍 How to reach: 30 minutes drive from Manton, Bus 10
Tourism Office: https://www.menton-riviera-merveilles.fr/menton-et-le-littoral/la-riviera-et-ses-villages-perches/sainte-agnes/

00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Panoramic view of Sainte-Agnès village
00:53 - Place de l'Église
01:56 - Place de la Mairie
02:52 - Rue du Four
06:27 - Traverse du Château
06:57 - Eglise de Sainte Agnès
09:48 - Streets
15:51 - Rue des Comtes Léotardi
21:07 - View form the Mountain
23:08 - Côte d'Azur Panorama
23:06 - Sainte-Agnès