Roquebrune Cap Martin
Between
Monaco and Menton, Roquebrune Cap Martin is one of the
nicest station of the french riviera. The cavern of Vallonet,
medieval castle, Cabanon of architect Le Corbusier, make
up a beautiful heritage.
La station de Lumone
Some
traces of the romain occupation remain in the cap Martin
with ruins of Lumone station (1st century before JC),
across the city hall.
The Castle
Conrad
1st, conte of Vintimiglia constructed castle at the 10th
century. In 1355, roquebrune become the Grimaldi's possession
during 5 century.In 1793 Roquebrune becomes french then
once more become monegasque in 1814 before setting itself
up as a free town in 1848 with Menton.Finally in 1860
joined France. Castle is bought by Sir William Ingram
in 1911 and gave it to the town in 1921.
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The medieval village
Situated
just under the castle, 300 m height.Typicals and narrow
alleys, a lot of stairs, vaults, facing the sea are characteristics
of the village. Sainte-Marguerite church contains a replica
of Michel Ange paint, "Le jugement dernier". Right next
to the village, the millennium olive tree stands.
The cap Martin
Some
rich houses and a beautiful garden with olive trees are
situated in the cap. A pleasant walk around the cap will
take you from Monaco to Menton.
Cabanon Le Corbusier
You
will find the secret "castle" of the famous architect
Le Corbusier on the "promenade" along the cap.
