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Which streets rival Androuno as the narrowest in the world?

Which streets rival Androuno as the narrowest in the world?

By Rémi Potier-Saffroy

National Geographic, TF1’s 13 heures, Ouest France, France 3, France Bleu… All agree that Gassin does indeed have the narrowest street in the world! But that doesn’t stop some places around the world from trying to compete for this title. So let’s embark on a tour of some of the world’s narrowest streets! Fan Tan…

Julien Féron: a Norman painter in Gassin

By Rémi Potier-Saffroy

The painter of apple blossoms Julien Féron was born on September 14, 1864 in the Normandy village of Saint-Jean-du-Cardonnay, into a well-to-do family. He distinguished himself in his youth by winning prizes in drawing. Following his parents’ wishes, he studied engineering before his father bought him a business in the small commune of Le Houlme….

Gassin through postcards…

By Rémi Potier-Saffroy

The Sarrazins Gate (left) and the rue Centrale The church and the view from the place deï Barri View of the Îles d’Or from a village house The La Foux racecourse between Gassin and Cogolin The old medieval fort (which was not linked to the Knights Templar!) The rue du Fort The church from the…