Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Roquebrune-sur-Argens thousand years of history ...

A medieval village dominated by its majestic rock. His church, fountains, porticos and its many chapels, witnesses of a rich past. The turning lanes, the stones are discovered, can be contemplated, will tell.

Let tell you the soul of a Provencal village.

Municipality	Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Postcode	83520
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Latitude	43.4434080 (N 43° 26’ 36”)
Longitude	6.6376820 (E 6° 38’ 16”)
Surface area	106.10 km²
Population	14522 inhabitants
Density	136 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Toulon (92 km, 59 min)
Insee code	83107
Intercommunality	CA Estérel Côte d'Azur Agglomération
Department	Var
Territories	French Riviera, Provence
Region	Provence-Alps-French Riviera

Puget-sur-Argens	6.5 km (10 min)
Le Muy	8.5 km (12 min)
Saint-Aygulf	11.1 km (14 min)
Fréjus	12.2 km (19 min)
La Motte	13.5 km (16 min)
Saint-Raphaël	14.8 km (23 min)
Les Arcs	17.4 km (21 min)
Les Issambres	17.6 km (22 min)
Trans-en-Provence	17.8 km (22 min)
Bagnols-en-Forêt	18.4 km (28 min)
Saint-Paul-en-Forêt	20 km (30 min)
Vidauban	21 km (25 min)
Taradeau	21 km (25 min)
Sainte-Maxime	22 km (29 min)

While a trip to discover the village of Roquebrune millennium:

The fountain Neuve inaugurated in 1902.
The Gantry: arcaded houses built in the 16th century, it houses the indoor market.
The Portalet: dated 11th century. Main gate of the castrum, it delimits the walls of a fortified village.
The Castrum: the mid-11th century, the Lords of Roquebrune fixed their home on this rocky mound where farmers joined, forming the castle and the village fortified by ramparts.
The Parish Church: Gothic, dating from the 16th century and is listed on the inventory of historical monuments. It is dedicated to the apostles St. Peter and St. Paul.
The Clock Tower: built in the 16th century the medieval walls, is surmounted by a tower very ornate.
Old Fountain: This is the first village fountain. It was built in the 18th century thanks to the generosity of Sieur de Badier who made that its sources of Riders.
La Chapelle Saint-Michel: the 12th century it became property of the brotherhood of the penitents in 1582.
Tower Anfredi: Perrin located place, it was once part of the fortifications.
La Maison du Chocolat is located in a former chapel dating from the 17th century.

Must be seen, outside the village:

La Chapelle Saint-Roch Roman chapel dedicated to St. Roch for Roquebrune spared from the plague.
Old Bridge Argens.
The Rock of Roquebrune made of red sandstone, it rises to 373 meters. Natural classified site, one can discover a fauna and flora quite amazing.
Lake Arena where you can practice many water sports at the foot of the Rock.
The Chapel of St. Peter's exhibition space.
The Chapel of St. Anne near the cemetery, the starting point of several hiking trails.
The site of the 25 Bridges: 18th century aqueduct, it was built to bring water sources of Riders to the fountain of the old village.

Activities for children proposed by the Tourist Office:

Treasure Hunt.
Creative workshops: "Long live the Carnival," "In the days of knights and princesses," "Ouch Pumpkin" ...
Survey the chocolate museum.
Night of Lights ...

Information points	Tourist Office of Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Leisure centres	Beach of La Gaillarde Beach of La Pinède Beach of San Peire Beach of the Calanque Bonne Eau Beach of the Calanque de Tardieu Beach of the Gireliers Beach of the Peiras Golf Course of Roquebrune-sur-Argens Marina San Ferréol - Les Issambres Marina San Peire - Les Issambres
Monuments	Chapel Saint-Pierre Church Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul
Natural sites	Headland of the Calle Headland of the Issambres Headland of the Lauvette Headland of the Tourterelle Wood of Palayson Wood of the Gaillarde

Late April: The Fireflies (night hike, for humanitarian purposes).
In May: Lachens at Sea (mountain bike ride for humanitarian purposes).
In July: Painting Festival.
In July and August: The Freedom Sculpture.
In August: The Medieval.
Late August: Roquebrune-sur-Argens potter Market. At the heart of the village, in a completely pedestrian area, the market will welcome nearly 30 professional ceramists potters from different backgrounds: Var, Alpes-Maritimes, Vaucluse, Bouches-du-Rhône, Gard, Alpes de Haute Provence, Ardèche... From inspirations and different techniques will be on the market: stoneware, porcelain, pottery, raku, glazed earthenware, sculptures and modeling, crystallization. Several free activities throughout the day: a pottery workshop for children, turning demonstrations. Information boards about the origins and techniques of ceramics, will also be installed to stimulate and satisfy the curiosity of young and old... Free admission - Alfred Perrin Place the old village.
September: the BD Festival.
In September: Heritage Days.
In October: Honey Festival and Local Products.
In October: Roc d'Azur (ATV racing).

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Water Glisse Passion Aréna Plage water park	Sports sensations	30 € to 35 €	Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Buggy ride in the Estérel massif	Sports sensations	55 € to 160 €	Puget-sur-Argens (3.8 km)
Treetop rope adventure park in a pine forest	Sports sensations	13 € to 22 €	Puget-sur-Argens (5.2 km)
Sea bed discovery diving	Sports sensations	75 €	Fréjus (9.2 km)
Ascending parachute in the Bay of Saint-Raphaël	Sports sensations	98 € to 180 €	Saint-Raphaël (10.5 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Historical tour of Saint-Raphaël	Hike	Easy	20 min	Saint-Raphaël (10.6 km)
Old millstone workshop and hill fort	Hike	Easy	2:00	Bagnols-en-Forêt (11.5 km)
The FIPA of Raybaud	Hike	Easy	1:40	Les Arcs (13 km)
Our History Trail	Hike	Athletic	4:30	Draguignan (18.9 km)
Cedars Trail	Hike	Intermediate	1:00	Draguignan (18.9 km)

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