Picture taken in: St.-Jean-de-Maruéjols-et-Avéjan, Gard
Sorting out some old photographs (2004) taken in the south of France.
This is a dry-stone hut with a corbelled roof, dating from the early Middle Ages or earlier. It is typical of the Gard departement in the Provence region.
The name "capitelle" comes from the Occitan language "Capitelà".
Picture uploaded by: Sokleine - View this picture on Flickr Picture taken on: august 19, 2004 Taken in: St.-Jean-de-Maruéjols-et-Avéjan Gard | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - France 4945
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