Description
Provence is full of stereotypes and preconceived ideas. This photo is different. It immortalizes scenes from life in the Provencal village of Roquebrune sur Argens in 1979. A major difference: this photo is taken from the inside, on the spot. The inhabitants of Roquebrune sur Argens might have refused to be photographed. André Abbe is different: André is one of them, born in the village, from an old farming family.
This collection is part of the book " Roquebrune en images". It's the view of a photojournalist who has traveled the world without ever leaving his native village for long.
The photographer's eye, the journalist's pen, the stories of a native of Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Var).
- Square postcard 14cm x 14cm (5.5" x 5.5")
- Thick card 350g/m2
- Printed in France by a professional printer in Nice (Alpes Maritimes, France)
- Supplied without frame, frame images are for illustrative purposes only.
- Find out more about these archive photos on the Provence Heritage Instagram page.
Reviews of Abbe Photo products

A richness... Memory... A common story, the love of this village and the soul of the deceased... A huge emotion for me...
Sabine A.

I didn't know Roquebrune. It made me want to discover these surroundings and its rock. But beyond a place, I went through an era: the intergenerational mixtures of the past, the bonfires of Saint John and the village festivals and their floats... So many good memories...
Clement C.

Each photo, all the texts project me back to when I accompanied my parents and grandparents in all the work in the fields (especially the harvest). It is a hymn to the "true", with deep roots. Delicious Proust's madeleines, which make you feel good.
Giselle P.L.
They're talking about the book Roquebrune en images !

It is the memory of our region.
Eric C.

A nice and moving ride season after season, which we really can't get enough of.
Frédérique M.

Under the sun of Provence, a small village between the Mediterranean and Argens. To remember.
Jean-Pierre V.
WITH THIS PURCHASE, YOU SUPPORT OUR MISSIONS:
Objective no. 1: save a unique photo collection of Provence and the world between 1970 and 2000 by digitizing André Abbe's 100,000 archive photos by 2030.


Objective n°3: Vintage photos of Provence's heritage, anecdotes, travel stories, to be found every day on our Facebook page
and on Instagram
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT PHOTO
Where to find this photo product in store
Where else can you buy in the Var, Provence, France or abroad?
Order by mail or online. You will receive the product at the location of your choice by mail.
This product is exclusively available online.
Other questions about this product or the Abbe Photo association?
Where can I find the L'oubradou associative gallery?
How do I contact Abbe Photo?
By e-mail: francois @ abbe.photo (remove spaces)
By post: Abbe Photo - 2 rue de l'église - 83520 Roquebrune sur Argens
By phone : 07 83 10 40 46 (or from abroad +33 7 83 10 40 46)
By fax : sorry, we don't have any more paper (just kidding!)
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