Carros is a very old commune which has expanded rapidly in the recent
past, however this economic expansion has not harmed the charm of the
original old village even if its tranquility has suffered a bit.
Carros can today be
divided in three :
- Carros-village : old Carros.
- Carros le Neuf : the new town started in 1963.
- the Business park of Carros-Le Broc : 200 hectares with 400 companies
and employing 6 500 persons.
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Carros-village is really interesting for tourists. As the old village
is high up it offers wide panoramic views over the Alps and the coast
from Villefranche to Antibes.
Don't forget that the sea is less than 20 Km from Carros .
The
old medieval village has an XII° C château in perfect condition
which dominates the village. Be guided by the charming small streets of
the village.
Under some vaulted passageways but don't forget
to look up and appreciate the beautiful tall houses with their balconies
overflowing with flowers.
You'll pass by a few shady squares, where, of course
you'll find some of the older residents of the village calmly discussing
and passing time while watching the summer visitors pass by.
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