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Annot
Half a day to a full day: see the old village and the Grès d'Annot boulders, then move on. Not a base.
Annot is a small village in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, 750 m up in the Vaïre valley between the Mercantour National Park and the Gorges du Verdon. Its main draws are the narrow streets of the old village and the Grès d'Annot — vast sandstone boulders close to the village with waymarked walks. Most visitors stop for a few hours on the way between Nice and Digne-les-Bains or Gap.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot), Dec–Feb (cold, some services reduced)
- Airport
- NCE
- Nights
- 0–1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Annot17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Annot, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyAnnot is a quiet village with low crime.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 1.5 h by car or train (Train des Pignes from Nice to Annot, about 2 h)).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 1.5 h by car or train (Train des Pignes from Nice to Annot, about 2 h))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Apr (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Annot: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The village is compact; the Grès d'Annot walks start from the edge of the village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car, about 1 h via D908 and D952
Hill village at the entrance to the Verdon Gorge; allow half a day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car, about 1 h via D908 and D4085
Fortress town on the Durance river; allow half a day.
Manosque
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car, about 1 h via D908 and D4
Larger town with a historic centre and the Giono museum; allow half a day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre
A few hotels and guesthouses; walk to the old village and the boulders.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Train des Pignes Nice–Annot one way2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €34 |
| Trip total≈ €187 per person per day, bed included | €374≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Lunch menu (plat du jour) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Hotel double room | €70–150 (≈ US$85–180) |
| Train des Pignes Nice–Annot one way | about €20 (≈ US$25) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train des Pignes has only 4–5 trains daily each way; check the timetable in advance.
- The bus stop (Les Scaffarels) is 2 km (1.2 mi) from the village; you may need to walk or arrange a lift.The bus stop (Les Scaffarels) is 1.2 mi (2 km) from the village; you may need to walk or arrange a lift.
- Some paths to the boulders are steep and uneven; wear sturdy shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
The nearest consulates are in Marseille or Nice; check the French government website for details.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train des Pignes Nice–Annot: about €20 (≈ US$25), about 2 h (check)
- Taxi from Les Scaffarels bus stop to village: about €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Au revoir — Goodbye (oh ruh-vwahr)
- Combien ? — How much? (kohm-byen)
- Où est la gare ? — Where is the train station? (oo ay la gahr)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Annot. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot), Dec–Feb (cold, some services reduced) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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