Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Border town in Alpes-Maritimes, France
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is a commune on the French Riviera between Monaco and Menton, stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to elevations around 300 meters (1,000 feet). The territory combines pebble beaches, forested slopes, and hillside villages distributed across the landscape.
The settlement began in 971 when a local count built a fortress to protect his territory. The area passed through different rule until it became part of France in 1861.
The settlement displays French and Italian architectural influences in its buildings and narrow streets, shaped by generations of people who lived and traded across the border.
The commune has several pebble beaches and connected walking paths that link the coast to higher elevations. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since many trails pass through woods and over hillsides.
The territory was under Monegasque control for five centuries before becoming independent in 1848 and later joining France. This made it a rare example of land that shifted its borders multiple times.
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