Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (; Provençal: Sant Valier de Tièir) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.
Geography It is located some 12 kilometres northwest of the famed perfume centre of Grasse on the D6085 highway.
Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey and its surrounding area are rich in stone megaliths (particularly great table-shaped stone dolmens) and Bronze Age relics, probably more than anywhere else in the South of France. The most impressive dolmen is called "Verdoline," just south of the village; it may date from as early as 4500 BC and its chamber measures some 1½ X 2 metres (5 X 6½ feet). Near this dolmen is the "Druids' Stone," a rock cylinder created by erosion.
Along the roads from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey toward Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne and going west into the valley of the Siagne River a number of ancient tumuli burial mounds many may be seen.
Landforms
Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey has magnificent woodlands which overhang both environmental and landscaping points of view. These woodlands are classified under L.130-1 of the Town Planning Code.
The main surrounding peaks are: Sommet de Thiey (1 553 m) Montagne du Cheiron (1 778 m) Montagne de l'Audibergue3
Hydrography and groundwater
The following rivers flow through Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey: Siagne, Vallon de Nans, Vallon de la Combe. Vallon de Saint-Christophe.
The village has a purification plant with a capacity of 2500 equivalent-inhabitants.
Population
Sport Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey is home to the Riviera Cricket Club and Beausoleil Cricket Club.
See also Route Napoléon Communes of the Alpes-Maritimes department
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