Via Aurelia - Massif de l'Esterel, France (English)

The Roman road called Via Julia Augusta was an extension of the Via Aurelia which came from Rome. After the definitive victory over the ancient Celto-Ligurian tribes in 15 BC, Romans constructed this road from Italy through the Esterel massif. In this dangerous and delicate terrain they opted for two different trails: on the south side along the coast, passing Saint Raphael and Agay. And on the north side along the ridge, passing Mont Vinaigre, with 600 m the highest elevation of the Esterel massif. Both trails merge back together at Frejus on the westside of the massif and at Cannes on the eastside.
Here from the top of mont vinaigre the northern trail of the roman road can be seen. Till modern times it was a post route frequented by stagecoaches and horsemen, today one part is conserved as a forrest track leading to an ancient forster's house. 2000 years after its construction, the Via Aurelia can be found here in its original state. Tourists can take a walk and enjoy the historic ambience of a place where thousand of travelers, soldiers and merchants passed over the centuries.

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This video represents the many massive Esterel thank you for your visit to southern France good continuation in your holidays in Provence

Michel