Sainte-Agnès, Alpes-Maritimes

Sainte-Agnès (Vivaro-Alpine: Santa Anha) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France. Sainte-Agnes is the highest village in the Mediterranean, perched 800 meters above sea level. This town was included in the list of Les Plus Beaux Villages (Most Beautiful Villages) of France in 1997.

Sainte-Agnès
Commune
A view of the village of Sainte-Agnès seen from the road to Gorbio
Coat of arms
Location of Sainte-Agnès
Sainte-Agnès
Sainte-Agnès
Coordinates: 43°48′05″N 7°27′44″E
CountryFrance
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
DepartmentAlpes-Maritimes
ArrondissementNice
CantonMenton
IntercommunalityRiviera française
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Albert Filippi[1]
Area
1
9.37 km2 (3.62 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2018)[2]
1,341
 • Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
06113 /06500
Elevation66–1,238 m (217–4,062 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Fort Maginot de Sainte Agnes is now a museum and was built as part of the Maginot Line in 1932. It was built to defend the area against Italian and German invasion. However, it was never used since the invaders went around it. Tourist can enter the fort which could house between 300 to 400 soldiers for up to three months. Tour schedules are irregular so make sure to confirm before visiting.[3]

The narrow road to the village provides views of Roquebrune Cap Martin, Menton and on to Italy. Visitors can get to Menton by train and take the bus (#10) from the Gare Routiere station to Sainte-Agnes. It is also possible to drive for 25 minutes along the scenic road. This town sits overlooking the city of Menton and the Mediterranean.

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962296—    
1968304+2.7%
1975361+18.8%
1982455+26.0%
1990944+107.5%
19991,094+15.9%
20081,189+8.7%

See also

References
  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. "Populations légales 2018". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2020.
  3. Ursula. "Sainte-Agnes, the Highest Village in the Mediterranean | Yo de Viajes". Retrieved 2021-10-17.


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