A small hut or shelter made out of dry stone, called a 'borie' by the Provencal French. Used for protecting a well


A 'borie' is the French name for a small hut or shelter made out of dry stone. Some are used as shelters for shepherds and farmers. Others protect wells, as this one does.


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Location: Hameau Les Reys, Roussillon, Provence, France
Photo credit: © Alistair Scott / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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