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History:



The commune was founded in 970 by Conrad I, count of Vintimille, in order to protect his western border. It was originally known as Roccabruna. The population were originally Ligurians, but came to speak an Occitan dialect, similar to that in nearby Monaco, somewhat influenced by their original language.

In 1355, Roquebrune fell under the control of the Grimaldi family for five centuries, during which time the castle was strengthened. In 1793, Roquebrune became French, but it was returned to Monaco in 1814. In 1848, there was a revolution, with the result that it and Menton became free cities. They had hoped to be annexed by Sardinia, but this did not occur, and the towns remained in a state of political limbo until they were finally ceded to France by a plebiscite in 1860.

In 1804 Napoleon built a road along the coastline. This road connected the village to the rest of the Cote d'Azur, and eventually led to its merger with the smaller town of Cap-Martin.

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Today:



Today Roquebrune-Cap-Martin comprises several villages and towns: St.Roman, practically a suburb of Monaco, the residential areas of Cabbé, Bon Voyage and Serret, Roquebrune with its perched village and château, the posh Cap Martin peninsula and the modern seaside resort of Carnolès with its long pebble beach bordering Menton.





This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Roquebrune Cap Martin - See Authors history list.




Tourism:



Between Menton and Monaco, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin was long one of the most sought-after locations by both artists and the aristocracy of the Belle Epoque. The medieval village huddled around the castle rears up above Cap Martin, a well-preserved haven with typically Mediterranean vegetation. This cape is a delightful place for walks, much appreciated by Le Corbusier. A path bearing his name leads to sumptuous viewpoints.

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Escapade

 
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Restaurant

 
Au Grand Inquisiteur
The Grand Inquisiteur restaurant, hidden within the old town area of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, welcomes you in an exquisite décor. The restaurant is indeed located in a former sheepfold, the vault of which was directly dug out of the rock. Under ...
 

Event

 
Monte-Carlo Rolex Master
The Monte Carlo Rolex Master is a grand professional tennis tournament established 1897 by the Monte Carlo Country Club. Since its creation, the tournament has run every year, interrupted only twice by the two world wars. The tournament ...
City hall of Roquebrune-cap-martin

Maire de Roquebrune-cap-martin (canton de Menton) : Monsieur CESARI Patrick.
City population : 11966 inhabitants.
Contact information :
22 avenue Paul Doumer, 06190 ROQUEBRUNE-CAP-MARTIN
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