The Androuno is the narrowest street of the World : at its narrowest point, tt measures 29 centimeters wide (11.41 inches), letting only one person pass at a time! It presents all the picturesque charm of the perched village of Gassin.
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Gassin has the "smallest street in the world", the Androuno.
Its name comes from the Latin 'andron', derived from the Greek ἀνδρών, men. He designated among the Greeks a part of the dwellings reserved for men. For Vitruvius and Pliny the Younger, the name characterized a passage between two houses or between two parts of the same house.
There are many 'androuno' in Provence. The term has long been attested and has appeared in glossaries and dictionaries since the 18th century. Frédéric...
Its name comes from the Latin 'andron', derived from the Greek ἀνδρών, men. He designated among the Greeks a part of the dwellings reserved for men. For Vitruvius and Pliny the Younger, the name characterized a passage between two houses or between two parts of the same house.
There are many 'androuno' in Provence. The term has long been attested and has appeared in glossaries and dictionaries since the 18th century. Frédéric...
Services
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Parking
Pets welcome
Tour free of charge
Openings
All year 2024 Open everyday
Medias
À la découverte de gassin - saison 1, épisode 2 : l'androuno![À la découverte de gassin - saison 1, épisode 2 : l'androuno]()
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Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Close to a public transportation
- Village centre
- Bus stop < 500 m
- Sea view
