Levens

Name: Levens
Address: Place V. MassegliaMaison du Portal, Levens, 06670, FRANCE

Historic site and monument
Historic patrimony
Town / Village

Place V. Masseglia, Maison du Portal, 06670 Levens

An old fortified Mediaeval village perched on a rocky spur 600m above sea level, Levens can be visited by following the sloping streets lined with houses built in local stone, under porches and covered passageways.

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Near the village, the Grand Pré de Levens, is a large open meadow, a privileged place for relaxation with its 13 hectares of greenery: events are scheduled there year round, including Fête du Cheval (a horse show) in July.

Sights: The old gates of the feudal fortifications, the house of Marshal André Masséna, the birthplace of Nice's 1st French mayor François Malausséna; the Auditorium and the Galerie du Portal, where exhibitions are held; the Church of Saint Antonin, the Chapels of the Pénitents Noirs and the Pénitents Blancs; the swimming pool and the Grand Pré de Levens.