High up in the Gorge du Verdon is a boarded

up house that was once occupied by the local road mender. La maison du cantonnier is a reminder of bygone days in France when the roads were maintained by the local road mender. At the turn of the 20th century prior to having a permanent residence many French road menders travelled the country with their steam rollers pulling their family and caravan behind them.
Located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of south-eastern France the Gorge du Verdon is approximately 25 kilometres long and in parts is 700 metres deep. The gorge has been created by the Verdon River cutting it's way down through the limestone of the area. The views along the length of the gorge are certainly impressive. File 0781.