Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Roquebrune-sur-Argens is beautifully situated at the foot of the great red rock, Rocher de Roquebrune, which marks the transition between the Massif des Maures and the red Estérel mountains. With its scenic location in the Provencal hinterland, but only a 10-minute drive from the beach in St. Aygulf, Roquebrune-sur-Argens is an ideal holiday destination. Roquebrune-sur-Argens is an unspoilt and charming medieval Provencal village founded in 975 on the top of a cliff and on the right bank of the Argens river. Unfortunately, the town was almost completely destroyed in 1592 during the Wars of Religion, with only an old tower remaining. From here there are stunning panoramic views across the Argens plain to the north with low mountains in the distance. Roquebrune-sur-Argens is a well-restored village with small, winding streets and houses with archways from the 16th century. In the town you'll find a very fine tower, la tour de l'horloge, with its bell tower from the 16th century. At the entrance, entrée de Roquebrune, you'll find the 12th-century chapel, Saint-Pierre. To the left, a small road leads up to the abbey and the 17th-century chapel, Notre-Dame-de-Pitié, which sits on top of a small wooded hill at an altitude of 142 metres. The abbey is still inhabited. 
Inspiration for your holiday:Attractions:La Tour de l'horloge: 16th-century tower and clock tower. La chapelle Saint-Pierre from the 12th century. Monastère et chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié: 17th-centurymonastery and chapel. The chapel has an altarpiece from 1656. The Roman aqueduct, l'aqueduc des 25 Arches, renovated in 1775. 
Activities in Roquebrune-sur-ArgensMany local festivals and parades Weekly market Thalassoissambres (Les Issambres): Spa centre - spas and wellness: http://www.thalassoissambres.com/ Golf: There is a wealth of golf courses in the Var department. The French Golf Union has a website where most courses are presented. Unfortunately, the website is in French. Go to Guide de golfs and search here under the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region: http://www.ffgolf.org/ |