Red Clay Roofs of Avignon Provence - Though the landscape of Provence undergoes a dramatic shift from northern grey slate roof tiles and gives way to

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Red Clay Roofs of Avignon Provence - Though the landscape of Provence undergoes a dramatic shift from northern grey slate roof tiles and gives way to the warmer tones of terracotta. Local roof coverings can still vary in response to things like climate and the availability of natural materials. The usual type of roof found in Avignon and Provence are red tile made of local clay. The pleasing visual effect of rooftops like these plays a major role in the visual charm of towns and villages in Provence. The traditional choice for roofs in southern France is the canal tile locally called the tuile canal or sometimes tige de botte, tuile courant or tuile de chapeau. Roman in origin they’re a defining feature of the area.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Avignon, France
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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