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Contes

City in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur, France

Overview

Contes is a picturesque Provencal village set in the hills northeast of Nice, combining authentic Mediterranean charm with lush natural landscapes. The village is known for its historical center, outdoor markets, and access to hiking paths, making it a serene getaway from the French Riviera crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur
Population
7,722
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.81°, 7.31°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,107
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
-15.8°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
720 mm
Internet Speed
332 Mbps
Upload
290 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
51.0
Airport
NCE
Distance
19 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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