Pebbles or Galets roulés placed on the soil in a Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard, France, Europe

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Stones are used to retain the sun's heat and conserve moisture for the vines.

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Size: 4858px × 3181px
Location: Chateauneuf du Pape, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe
Photo credit: © Belle Vue / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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