The old coastal town of Gruissan in Southern France with its castle hill is famous for its saltworks

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The castle of Gruissan was protecting the village and its rich saltworks against pirate attacks. The houses were built in circles around the castle hill.

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Location: Gruissan, Department Aude, Occitanie - France
Photo credit: © Achim Zeilmann / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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