FRANCE
Laroque-Des-Alberes
The Village
The village is a living village with a permanent population and several shops including two bakeries, a butcher, newsagents, a pharmacy and a small "superette". The supermarket is five minutes drive away, there is also a small weekly market and a visiting "fish van". The oldest part of the village dates back to medieval times and the "Tour" and its fortifications have been lovingly restored. There are also 5 cafes/restaurants in the village.
These are shots of the town and tower from the 1800s to present day.
The Laroque Tower.
Laroque Town Square.
15 minute walk to the cool pool.
The Laroque Town Hall.
The Laroque Church.
The bakery (boulangerie) with wood fired pizza outlet next door. Center of Laroque, 5 mins walk from house.
All these goodies bought locally at the local bakery (there are 2 to choose from), post-office (papers) and mini-mart.