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    Alpes Azur Mercantour International Dark Sky Reserve

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France43.9900°, 6.9800°Peak altitude 17°11.6h peak darknessBest: May, Jul, Jun, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2019

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    5

    Area

    126,033 ha

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