Throughout the Luberon Valley, on hillsides and atop of plateaus, odd cone-like structures calledBories dot the landscape. During the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, free-hold farmers staked their claims with Borie dwellings. It's hard to believe that French farm families were living in such primitive circumstances as late as the 1920's, but it's true! Built out of limestone and constructed much like Northern Aboriginal igloos, many bories remain intact and open to exploration. I came across this one during an afternoon randonnée.
All bories were built where there was a natural source or well such as this one. Water is a precious commodity in dry, arid Provence.
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