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Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Visit Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Provence, France)

Roquebrune-sur-Argens is a small town near the French Riviera, a few kilometres inland from Frejus and Saint-Raphael. Roquebrune itself is made up of three separate parts:

1) First, the village of Roquebrune itself has a history that dates back at least a thousand years. Very much a typical fortified Provencal village, it is a pleasure to explore - full of charm and with many attractive examples of the local style of architecture, including ancient stone houses and parts of the original ramparts, and some attractive arcaded houses.

Among the most important monuments are the 16th century gothic style Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and the cute little Chapel of Saint Peter (at one time a templar chapel).

2) On the coast is Les Issambres, a seaside resort situated betwen Fréjus and Saint-Tropez. This part of Roquebrune contains eight kilometes of coves and inlets waiting to be explored

3) Lastly we have La Bouverie - a tranquil verdant region especially noted for the lovely views across to the Moors in Esterel.

Museums and exhibitions

Chocolate Museum

One unusual highlight of a visit is the 'Maison du Chocolat' - a Chocolate Museum belonging to local master chocolatier M. Courreau. In the museum (entrance is free) you can see boxes, posters, miniature toy cars etc. of famous brands of chocolate from around the world - altogether there are an astonishing 5000 articles. While here you won't want to miss the chance to enjoy trying nougat wrapped in chocolate, a speciality of M. Courreau (at the speciality shop just a little way from the museum).

Local Museum

There is also a small museum celebrating local history and tradition dating back 1000 years at the 'Maison du Patrimoine' - which includes a genuine 17th century ice pit among its exhibits.

You can find more information and photos at www.paysmeresterel.com/ (or call 04-94-45-42-65). Also visit the tourist office when you arrive to organise guided tours of Roquebrune - the tours take about two and a half hours and are available in English.

Close to Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Close by you should visit the small village of Puget-sur-Argens. Surrounded by vineyards, Pujet overlooks the plains around the Argens river. Pujet-sur-Argens is also noted for its belltower (18th century) and for local artisan crafts which produce ceramics and also figurines known locally as ‘santons’.

The region is also very popular with nature lovers - those looking to explore the outdoors might start with the imposing Rocher de Roquebrune and its views across the Argens valley - it is the 'rock' that dominates the skyline behind the village.

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Address: Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Muy, Draguignan, Var, Provence, 83520 || GPS: latitude 43.43, longitude 6.63

Map of Roquebrune-sur-Argens & places nearby



 

Highlights close by

More suggestions: Sainte-Maxime 14km; Massif de l'Esterel 17km; Saint-Tropez 17km; Draguignan 18km; Port Grimaud 18km; Agay 18km; Grimaud 19km; Cap Esterel 20km; Flayosc 22km; Fayence 22km; Tourrettes 22km;

See lots more places to visit nearby and a more detailed map at places near Roquebrune-sur-Argens.
See Provence and Var (the region and department for Roquebrune-sur-Argens) for more travel ideas...

Suggested tourist attractions to visit near Roquebrune-sur-Argens, France

• Cathédrale Saint Léonce (Frejus) - religious monument (9km)
• Frejus Cathedral cloisters - national monument (9km)
• Frejus - town of art and history (9km)
• Parc zoologique de Fréjus - zoo or wildlife park (10km)
• Eglise de St Raphaël (Saint-Raphael) - religious monument (11km)
• Grimaud - recommended detour (19km)
• Gassin - most beautiful village (23km)
• Jardin Germaine l’Hardy-Denonain - remarkable garden (23km)
• Seillans - most beautiful village (23km)
• Abbaye du Thoronet (Le Thoronet) - religious monument (26km)

Market days in Roquebrune-sur-Argens: Regular market(s) are held in Roquebrune-sur-Argens each Monday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.)

The French version of this page is at Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Francais)