Le Broc, Alpes-Maritimes Explained

Le Broc
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Le Broc (Alpes-Maritimes).svg
Arrondissement:Grasse
Canton:Nice-3
Insee:06025
Postal Code:06510
Mayor:Philippe Heura[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur
Coordinates:43.8103°N 7.1706°W
Elevation M:450
Elevation Min M:91
Elevation Max M:1024
Area Km2:18.65

Le Broc (pronounced as /fr/; oc|Lo Bròc) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in south-eastern France. Le Broc is 14 kilometres from Nice, the nearest city, 10 kilometres from the nearest town of Vence and is 672 kilometres from the capital of France, Paris.[2]

Fishing

Le Broc lies on the river Var and the lake of Broc (Lac du Broc). Fishing is a popular activity in this man made lake however a license is required. A fishing license can be obtained in most of the tourist offices and local fishing clubs or shops. The main species of fish that live in the lake consist of: bleak, roach, perch, and mirror carp.

Climate

During the summer, the temperature can go up to 30oC (80oF), but in the winter, temperatures can drop as low as 10oC (50oF). Le Broc has a similar climate to many other parts of Southern France despite its increased elevation.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 4 May 2022. fr.
  2. Web site: Location of Le Broc, France. francethisway.com, France this way. 12 December 2022. en.