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    1. Provençal loop from Brignoles to Camps-la-Source

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    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 14, 2022

    Brignolles is an old medieval town in the Var department with narrow streets, several squares and many cafes. It is located in a good place to access other areas of the region.

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      April 15, 2019

      Medieval old town with many narrow streets and one-way streets. Very many shops.

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        September 2, 2022

        Brignoles is a town in the Var department and, according to experts, one of the most beautiful places in the region. Due to its favorable location in relation to the many sights in Provence, this beautiful place is a popular holiday destination.

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          September 2, 2022

          Today Brignoles is a nice place to pay a visit. For example, its medieval center is definitely worth exploring. Its beautiful old, narrow streets and the medieval buildings are truly beautiful. In addition, Provencal markets and medieval festivals are regularly organized in the old town, such as the Plum Festival. Since 1921, a wine fair has also been held every year, with more than five hundred exhibitors. The fact that this place is an ideal holiday destination is underlined by its favorable location in relation to great sights such as the Gorges du Verdon and beautiful towns and villages such as Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and Draguignan. In addition, the Mediterranean coastline is easily accessible, which also makes Brignoles a good holiday destination for those who like to enjoy a holiday by the beach.

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            September 2, 2022

            Several dolmens can be seen in the vicinity of the place. The presence of these dolmens suggests that the region around the place must have been inhabited early in history. The place is first mentioned in a historical document from the year 558 under the name Brinonia. An important Roman trade route, the so-called Via Aurelia, ran through the town. As a result, the town amassed a lot of wealth. In the Middle Ages, the Counts of Provence spent their summers in the town, in the palace they had built in Brignoles. Brignoles had meanwhile become one of the most important places in Provence. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the place grew into one of the most important locations for the aluminum and bauxite industry, causing the town to grow rapidly. Soon additional residential areas were built to continue to meet the demand. The town itself has withstood the test of time well, so that B

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