Place des Arcades is located in the center of the first castrum of Biot. This square was the headquarters of the Knight Templars. Then the new population coming from Liguria surely gave it part of its current look.
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Square is rectangular and delimited in its volumetry by a frame of two or even three floors in places. In the length of the square are semicircular arches or ogive, suggesting a covered walkway. It provides access to shops on the ground floor or housing on the upper floors. Some doors date from the 16th century.
In the 14th century, Provence was hit by a serious demographic crisis. A general famine and then the black plague caused the disappearance of about half of the population. Whole...
In the 14th century, Provence was hit by a serious demographic crisis. A general famine and then the black plague caused the disappearance of about half of the population. Whole...
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All year 2024 - Open everyday
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Environment
- In centre of town
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Village centre
- River 5 km away
- Pedestrian area
- Bus stop < 500 m