They are found very close to the village and took dedicated exploration over a period of thirty years by local pot holing enthusiasts, before their full glory was uncovered. La Rouret also has a little known secret: The Caves of Beaume-Robert. La Rouret is not a big village, its peaceful country lanes have tall Aleppo Pine, Phoenix canariensis, and the pink, deep red and white flowers of Oleander shrubs, typical of this area. Due to its closeness to Grasse, the perfume capital of France, Le Rouret grows jasmine, roses, orange trees and violets, which are bound for the local distilleries. Le Rouret is a beautiful example of a Provençal village that has kept strong ties with its past.Īmongst the many highlights of the town is a lovely 18th century church dedicated to Saint Pons, and a shady town square often used by the locals as a place to sit and chat and as a market place on Wednesdays.
There are also links to a Roman past with the remains of a small bridge and Roman campsite.
This area is steeped in history as far back as the Bronze Age. Though we have to admit the leafy commune of Le Rouret, 22 km from Nice, with a stunning backdrop of the Gorges du Loup, is an especially memorable place in Provence. Provence in general is a wonderful area to visit with mountains, unspoilt little villages and olive groves stretching as far as the eye can see. Why Provence’s Le Rouret is a memorable place to visit
