Roquebrune sur Argens

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Country France Canton Le Muy Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Wednesday 5:35 PM		Department Var Population (2006) 11,646 Area 106.1 km² Arrondissement Draguignan

Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Weather 16°C, Wind SW at 11 km/h, 57% Humidity Points of interest French Riviera, Plage de la Gaillarde, L'Arpillon, Fouque Jose Leon, Chapelle Sainte Anne

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Roquebrune-sur-Argens is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

Map of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, France

It lies not far from the cities of Draguignan and Fréjus. It consists of three smaller villages: the village of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, La Bouverie and Les Issambres. It is home to the French National Water Ski Training Site.

History

The history of the oldest part of the village of Roquebrune sur Argens began around 983. However, signs of human beings, from the "Bouverian culture", dating from pre-history, were found in caves near La Bouverie.

Economy

Tourism

Vineyards and horticulture

Harbour (with a maritime link to Saint-Tropez harbour)

Two industrial areas

National Water Skiing Centre

Places to see

The thousand-year-old village, with many chapels.

A 2000-year-old fishpond

Local museum of history

Le Blavet gorge

Notable people

Mickael Abbate, French film director and producer, grew up in the 1980s at La Bouverie.

References

Roquebrune-sur-Argens Wikipedia

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