Rich soil from volcanic action millions of years ago create perfect vine growing conditions. Vineyards in abundance and perfectly maintained. Ochre tints reflect in building materials, this is Provence.
A road labelled 'ANCIENNE ROUTE d'ITALIE' is most encouraging alongside modern highways. Sections of it are quietly disappearing making navigation difficult. Crossing paths with touring cyclists is not unknown but in the very hot high 30s' a wave is enough. Rarely does one stop unless there is shade.
Roquebrune sur Argens was isolated from the 'Italian Road' until a couple of hundred years ago when a double arched bridge opened the way. The town name is derived from the outcrop of 'brown' rock and the nearby river Argens. The Via Aurelia bypassed Roquebrune which probably became rather isolated as a result.
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Looks almost Australian!
ReplyDeleteI thought tge same. Hehe
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