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Take a breath of our culture... Discover Unusual Tourism!
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Ever since prehistoric times man has left his traces and souvenirs of his passage in this place occupied by generations of shepherds, lords and bandits…
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Nestled in the Mercantour National Park – one hour from Menton or one and a half from Nice, Tende takes advantage of an exceptional geographical situation between French Riviera and Italian Piedmont and offers the hospitality of a double culture full of history and traditions. | |
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On leaving the village – pleasantly refreshed by running streams and average altitude (815 m) – Tende offers a mountain landscape with strings of lakes and green pastures. All this enhanced by the unique prehistoric open air rock face engravings at the foot of the Mount Bego, in the very famous 'Vallée des Merveilles' (Valley of Marvels)!
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Obliged transit point on the 'Salt-Road' transporting the precious product to the Piedmontese towns like Milano or Torino, Tende aroused many desires: from Savoy, Provence, France or Italy. Tende was the last commune to join France in 1947.
The devoutness of the inhabitants shows up in the religious buildings: the magnificent collegiate church (cathedral) and preciously ornamented chapels – good examples of baroque art – take the visitor to the heart of the black or white Penitent orders.
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Hiking on foot, 4x4WD escapades, walks with a specific theme, mountain biking, golf, riding, climbing, via-ferrata, paragliding, canyoning,
Alpine, Nordic or cross-country skiing, swimming-pool, fishing, hunting, canoeing, skate park, tennis, body building and whatever else… Whatever the season: white or green, in Tende nature opens wide its arms to all in search of sensations, strong or gentle. | |
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