We are still in The Great Room, but this time looking towards the Guardhouse and Cellar - the 15th century window is off to our right, the well is in front of us. You can see a doorway, somewhat below the level of the floor - this is where the food was stored. Fruit and vegetables were dried, fish and meat preserved in salt. Cereals were kept in the cellar as well as olive oil and wine.
The entrance to the Guardhouse is up five steops to the left of that doorway. This is where we'll find the Prison and the Archers Room. Come back tomorrow to see the Prison. You wouldn't want to have been a prisoner!
The entrance to the Guardhouse is up five steops to the left of that doorway. This is where we'll find the Prison and the Archers Room. Come back tomorrow to see the Prison. You wouldn't want to have been a prisoner!
Nice rich history. Very lovely. Would love to see the prison and no I dont want to be a prisoner. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a "great room!" The stone work makes it very distinctive.
ReplyDeletemankind has come a long way from the caves and then depending on where we lived, our homes take on the cave-like qualities. The grave is similar and the smartest place of all as proven by those who live in the sweltering places in Australia, I think it is, where the homes are dug out underground.
ReplyDeleteSomeone told me the grave, at six feet down, is a constant 57 degrees. Not to hot but cold enough to want to wear socks.
Your photography is very nice.
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ReplyDeleteso foll of history, I'd love to visit that.
ReplyDeletenice shot!
Keeping the rodent population under control must've been a challenge... (I watched Ratatouille last night >8D )
ReplyDelete..nice ones, J. That extreme sunlight is a challenge.
ReplyDeleteThe contrast between the massive walls and the graceful "wrought iron" (?) of the well is really strange. I love old stones!
ReplyDeleteThat is just beautiful...you are so blessed to live in an area full of history.
ReplyDeleteLove the aged brick & stonework. Thanks for the postcard. It was waiting for me tonight on the doormat, as we have just returned from Dubai.
ReplyDeleteFor Old Man Lincoln: the place in Australia is called Coober Pedy - an opal mining town where the temperatures are so fierce that all living is done underground where the temperature is moderate.
ReplyDeleteJilly, I have just been catching up on your photos over the last few days as I've been busy tending to garden and house things and haven't been able to get to the computer. I just love these Roquebrune photos and reading the history. Your blog is really wonderful Jilly.
What time of year is la Fete du Citron?
Lovely old site, wonderful textures, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like this series you are doing!
ReplyDeleteFete du Citron starts soon, Mme Benaut. I'll be covering it - soon as this castle series finishes.
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