As I mentioned in an earlier post, the village of Roquebrune is built on rock called 'le poudinge' - pudding - which is a tertiary rock: a solid mix of shingle and sand. As you walk through the old streets, you can see how the houses literally grow out of it. This photograph is a good example - if you enlarge the photograph, you'll really see it. This is part of rue Moncollet, the oldest street in the village.
Imagine you'd have to move house with all your stuff thru those narrow streets :)
ReplyDeleteIneke, you are right, but just imagine everyday life. Everything has to be carried - wine, bottles of water, everything. That's why people who live in these hill villages are so fit! My friend, Marie-helene, lives up 32 steps - maybe 37 (I've forgotten!) and everything, but everything has to be carried.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit like Petra.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, never seen anything like it.
ReplyDeleteJilly, I think your friend lives up 33 "donkey" steps of 3 steps each. Yes, everything has to be carried up but what a great triumphant feeling when one arrives at one's front door or gate ! Her neighbour is 90 years old and wouldn't THINK of moving. The compensation for all the carrying is, of course, the glory of no cars driving by and the wonderful peace and quiet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great village. The buildings are amazing.
ReplyDeleteYou must have legs with muscles to be able to climb around like this. And your lungs must be fit as a long distance runner to climb like you do. I don't know how people do it. Nice photos.
ReplyDeleteCan't ... take it anymore! Village TOO beautiful! Must get plane ticket soon!
ReplyDeleteseriously--another lovely place--can you just plop down here for 15 minutes with a thermos of tea? Or would you be in the way? Just curious.
I am loving this series. As I told you I saw something almost equal in Amboise (on the street that leeds from the castle to Clos Luce) but this is much greater and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThere is something fascinating about this photo! I can't quite put my finger on it, but I love it!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful photo from this amazing village - I'm sure the local tourist bureau would love these blown up as posters in their office.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great picture.
ReplyDeleteJilly, that is SOOO cool! You make me totally want to live there. What an awesome place. If only I could find a good bean counting job there... hmmm... how do you say 'bean' in French? :D
ReplyDeleteThis is so picturesque.
ReplyDeleteOne thing for sure, they don't have to worry about termites there.
It looks like a great place to explore. Glad to see it's being preserved.
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