Falicon pyramid

The Falicon pyramid is a monument located at a rural site near the town of Falicon, on the French Riviera, near Nice. It is constructed above a karstic cave known as the "Cave of the Bats" and is one of the few pyramids in Europe.

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Type: Archaeological site
Description: monument in France
Also known as: “French pyramids” and “Pyramide de Falicon”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cascade de Gairault and Église Saint-Sauveur de Gairaut.

Cascade de Gairault

Waterfall

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Cascade de Gairault is a waterfall, which is situated 1¼ km south of Falicon pyramid.

Église Saint-Sauveur de Gairaut

Church

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Église Saint-Sauveur de Gairaut is a church, which is situated 1½ km south of Falicon pyramid.

Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge de Falicon

Church

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Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge de Falicon is a church, which is situated 1½ km east of Falicon pyramid.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Falicon and Saint-André-de-la-Roche.

Falicon

Village

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Falicon is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.

Saint-André-de-la-Roche

Village

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Saint-André-de-la-Roche is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France. Until the 50s, in this small city there was a mountain with the shape of a steppe-pyramid, similar to ancient pyramids from old civilizations. Saint-André-de-la-Roche is situated 2½ km southeast of Falicon pyramid.