Châteauneuf-Villevieille


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

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 north of Nice, its administrative center
, in the Férion mountain range.

Population

Sights

At its center is a 12th-century church.