Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Roquebrune -sur- Argens ( Provençal Rocabruna d' Argenç or Roco Bruno d' Argens ) is a commune with 12,308 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011 ) in the Var department in the Provence- Alpes- Côte d' Azur.

Geography

The municipality consists of the villages of La Bouverie, Roquebrune -sur -Argens and Les Issambres and extends over a length of 28 km from the Esterel over the Argenstal away to the northeast slopes of the Massif des Maures along to the Cote d' Azur. With a total area of 106.10 km ², it is one of the largest surface area municipalities of the department.

The old village of Roquebrune is picturesquely situated on a cliff above the river valley.

Les Issambres is the coastal town of Roquebrune. He was known before the Second World War through his now no longer existing theater and its shaded by pine-covered beaches. The politician Franz Josef Strauss family had been here since the 60s, a holiday home.

La Bouverie, the third district is located, surrounded by vineyards north of Argenstales.

Roquebrune -sur -Argens borders the municipalities of Fréjus, Saint- Raphaël, Le Muy and Sainte -Maxime.

History

The municipality of Roquebrune -sur -Argens can look back on a thousand years of history. In the 11th century it was built under the Latin name Rocca Bruna, pointing out the rock on which it was built.

In the year 973 sales William I of Provence, the Saracens, who invaded in the last century in the region. From then on, Roquebrune could the entire Middle Ages safely spend in isolation in the protection of its walls and survived even the epidemics like the plague. In the 15th century the fortifications were expanded in times of economic prosperity.

With the construction of Argensbrücke in 1829, the city was connected to the cross-connection to Italy.

Attractions

The parish church from the 16th century has four interesting altarpieces from the 15th and 16th centuries.
The rock " Le Rocher " - Montagne de Roquebrune is an eastern foothills of the Massif des Maures.
The Chapelle Saint Pierre on the southern outskirts of the village is a former chapel of the Knights Templar.
The Chapelle Saint Michel within the walls of the old city core Le Castrum is now an exhibition space, are shown in the painting.
The Maison du Patrimoine exhibitions on the history of the village from prehistory to today.
In the former chapel of the Order of Malta today is a chocolate museum.
The Gallo -Roman fish farm in Les Issambres
The Gorges du Blavet in the district of La Bouverie.

Economy

Tourism
The port of Les Issambres
The wineries Domaine de Marchandise and Domaine de La Bouverie
Horticulture and vegetable, rose and orchid cultivation
Chocolate Factory Gérard Courreau
The Fromagerie Robert BEDOT, which was awarded in 2003 as the best cheese makers in France.

Partnerships

La Pêche, Quebec City

Personalities

Rénier de Bourbon (1883-1973), grandson of Ferdinand II of Sicily and head of the Sicilian branch of the House of Bourbon died in Roquebrune sur Argens.

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Roquebrune -Sur- Argens ( French)

Community in the Var
Place in Provence- Alpes- Côte d' Azur

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