What is the Moyenne Corniche?
Possibly the world’s most famous scenic road, the Moyenne Corniche was built between 1910 and 1928 when aristocratic tourism on the French Riviera was already causing too much traffic on the Corniche Inférieure. The Moyenne Corniche is a very frequented road and was the preferred route from Nice to Italy before the construction of the A8 motorway.
What are the corniche roads in France?
Three famed corniche roads of the Côte d'Azur in the French Riviera run between the sea and mountains from Nice eastward toward Menton. They are known as the Corniche Inferieure (or Basse Corniche ) along the coast, the Moyenne Corniche slightly inland, and the Grande Corniche along the upper cliffs.
How high is the Grande Corniche?
The road often runs 500 metres above the sea, offering spectacular views over the Mediterranean coast. The Grande Corniche passes through the Col des Quatre Chemins, the Col d’Èze (512 m) above the perched village of Èze, La Turbie above Monaco, before descending to Roquebrune.
What to do in Moyenne Corniche?
The Moyenne Corniche is also a privileged route to reach the natural sites that surround it, such as the Mont Boron forest park or the Parc du Vinaigrier (in Nice), which are real green lungs in this urban setting. It is also the starting point for numerous hiking trails.
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