Country France Arrondissement Nice Intercommunality Pays des Paillons Population 684 (1999) | Department Alpes-Maritimes Canton Contes Area 8.38 km² Local time Friday 5:07 PM | |
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Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Weather 11°C, Wind E at 16 km/h, 79% Humidity | ||
Châteauneuf-Villevieille (Occitan: Castèunòu e Vilavièlha) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.
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History
The territory of Bendejun and Cantaron belonged formerly to the commune. They were separated in 1911 to form separate communes.
Formerly called Châteauneuf, the commune was renamed Châteauneuf-de-Contes in 1961. In 1992, the name was changed again to Châteauneuf-Villevieille.
Geography
It is located 22 km (14 mi) north of Nice, its administrative center , in the Férion mountain range.
Sights
At its center is a 12th-century church.
References
Châteauneuf-Villevieille Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA