Authentic village

It ‘s a medieval and picturesque village, nestled on himself and stands on the spur of the Paillais hill, the heart of nature.
It’s dominates the Bay of Pampelonne and the agricultural plain, at an altitude of about 130 meters.
Briefly, Ramatuelle is a peaceful village and without exuberance that contrasts with the “ people” and the trendy beach of Pampelonne.

Origin of the name

The name of Ramatuelle not related to any known group names.T wo hypotheses are challenged today by historians.

Rahmatu’llah : which in Arabic means « divine providence ». Arab origin due to the Saracen occupation of the tenth century.

Camatullici : a Celto- Ligurian tribe was established on the banks of Gapeau occured when the Roman conquest. She was driven from its shores and took refuge in the forests and mountains that dominate the Gulf Sambracitain. The tribe settled on the location of the village of Ramatuelle.Her name Camatullici. Region Camatullici was said at the time. The “R” region would have suppplanted the “C” to become Ramatullucci and Ramatuelle.

The mystery remains…

The heart of the village

The heart of the village presents an original snail configuration.
Village core architecture is typical of Mediterranean villages revealing porches, stairs, passages, squares, narrow streets paved with flowers, church and its bell tower. Ocher facades and pastel shutters are decorated with jasmine, honeysuckle and bougainvillea, a feast for our senses. Craftshops, painting, primitive art that open in old cellars dug into the rock every summer attracts many curious.

His principal place kept his origin name “Place de l’Ormeau”.
On Thursday and Sunday, don’t miss the market there.

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