Andon

andon , andon thorenc

Mairie d’Andon
23, Place Victorin Bonhomme
06750 ANDON
+33(0)4 93 60 45 40
mairie@andon.fr
www.ville-andon.com

From Grasse: 33 km
Altitude: 1 195 m (3 920 ft.)
Population: 562



Andon, a village boasting plentiful culture and numerous Roman and medieval vestiges, offers warm hospitality, local cuisine, and a wide variety of accommodations, but is also an excellent base for outdoor enthusiasts (skiing, caving, hiking, mountain biking). 

The village is blessed with a ski resort, L’Audibergue, where you can enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing with your family. 
Andon will delight speleologists and spelunkers with its many sinkholes surrounding the town.

MUST-SEE SIGHTS:

- The Monts d’Azur Biological Reserve :The Monts d’Azur Biological Reserve, spreading over vast acreage in the Haut-Thorenc ski area, is a superb wildlife sanctuary protecting ancient and astonishing species of fauna and flora: elk, Przewalski’s horses, European bison, red deer. You can enjoy a wide variety of activities there, as well: safaris on foot or by horse-drawn carriage (in summer), snowshoeing or sleigh rides (in winter), observation huts and photo blinds, natural swimming pool, climbing wall, and a children’s playground.
It also has novel and comfortable accommodations, such as ecolodges and a bioclimatic villa.

- Sainte Claire church :The medieval church, located opposite the town hall, was restored in 1820. Inside are a modern high altar and a 17th-century Spanish Christ. To the left of the entrance are the baptismal fonts and 13th-century sculptures.

- Lac de Thorenc :This lake, le Lac de Thorenc, is a magnet for a wide variety of events that take place on the surrounding land, like garage sales, flea markets, markets, and sales and information displays by exhibitors representing any number of products. You can enjoy pony rides, go fishing (bring your own tackle), picnic at the specially installed benches and tables, or simply stroll along the water’s edge in the shade of the majestic trees overhead.

THINGS TO DO & SIGHTS TO SEE:

The Monts d’Azur Biological Reserve
• Sainte Claire church
• Castle ruins on the Castellaras de Thorenc
Ferme de l’Escaillon farm products and lodging
• Via ferrata
• Hiking 
• Snowshoeing 
• Nordic walking 
• Pony rides at Thorenc Lake 

KEY ANNUAL EVENTS:

In July: Raspberry Festival
In August: Sainte Claire patron saint festival
In September: Gastronomy Festival

 

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