Roquebrune Mountain Village

If you want to enjoy a fantastic view and are in good shape try jogging or walking the steep road up to the mountain village Roquebrune. When you get there, watch our for the imposing castle cat. The castle itself was built in 970 by Conrad the 1st, Count of the Italian border town of Ventimiglia (or Vintimille). The purpose of building the bastle was to defend the western border of his feudal territory from the Saracens.

Roquebrune fortress is built in a simple style, and lacks traces of luxury or ambitious show-off.   The  Castellans - appointed by the Republic of Genoa to govern the village lived here between 1157 and 1395. Their officials were replaced each year.  Tax collection and punishment for minor offences were amongst their duties.

Go see it for yourself! Enjoy the view and some cool air when it is too hot by the coast during summer season.