Saint-Jeannet (Alpes-Maritimes)
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| region | Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur | |
| Department | Alpes-Maritimes | |
| Arrondissement | Grasse | |
| Canton | Vence | |
| Community association | Nice Cote d'Azur | |
| Coordinates | 43 ° 45 ' N , 7 ° 9' E | |
| height | 39-934 m | |
| surface | 14.58 km 2 | |
| Residents | 4,128 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 283 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 06640 | |
| INSEE code | 06122 | |
| Website | www.saintjeannet.com | |
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Saint-Jeannet is a French municipality with 4128 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the department of Alpes-Maritimes ( Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur ). It is a member of the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolis . The inhabitants are known as Saint-Jeannois .
geography
Saint-Jeannet is located inland, about 20 kilometers from Nice , on a terrace created by debris deposits at the foot of the Baou de Saint-Jeannet ( 800 m ), a spectacular limestone rock that attracts hikers and climbers and a beautiful view of the Mediterranean , the Esterel massif as well as the French and Italian Alps . The surroundings of the place are characterized by vineyards.
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2008 |
| Residents | 1,079 | 1,421 | 1,843 | 2,436 | 3,188 | 3,594 | 3,656 |
Attractions
See: List of Monuments historiques in Saint-Jeannet (Alpes-Maritimes)
useful information
The location served as the backdrop for the Hitchcock classic " Above the Roofs of Nice " with Grace Kelly and Cary Grant in the leading roles. John Robie, the "cat", had his house here.
Community partnerships
The partner municipality of Saint-Jeannet is Salvan in the Swiss canton of Valais .
literature
- Le Patrimoine des Communes des Alpes-Maritimes . Flohic Editions, Volume 2, Paris 2000, ISBN 2-84234-071-X , pp. 951-955.
Web links
- Official site (French)