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The Crau is composed of two different parts: |
The Crau is composed of two different parts: |
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The '''dry Crau''' is in the south, and has been used as pasture from [[Roman]] times. There are 100 000 sheep as of today, including the [[Merino sheep|Merino sheep]]. |
The '''dry Crau''' is in the south, and has been used as pasture from [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] times. There are 100 000 sheep as of today, including the [[Merino sheep|Merino sheep]]. |
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The '''wet Crau''' is in the north and includes the ''communes'' of [[Saint-Martin-de-Crau]], [[Eyguières]], [[Istres]], [[Mouriès]], and [[Arles]]. It produces the Crau hay, which benefits from an [[Appellation d’origine contrôlée]] |
The '''wet Crau''' is in the north and includes the ''communes'' of [[Saint-Martin-de-Crau]], [[Eyguières]], [[Istres]], [[Mouriès]], and [[Arles]]. It produces the Crau hay, which benefits from an [[Appellation d’origine contrôlée]] |
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Revision as of 15:49, 18 May 2008
The Crau is the ancient confluence of the Durance and Rhône, and constitutes their vast flat alluvial fan.
Agriculture
The Crau is composed of two different parts:
The dry Crau is in the south, and has been used as pasture from Roman times. There are 100 000 sheep as of today, including the Merino sheep.
The wet Crau is in the north and includes the communes of Saint-Martin-de-Crau, Eyguières, Istres, Mouriès, and Arles. It produces the Crau hay, which benefits from an Appellation d’origine contrôlée
Flora and Fauna
History
The Crau has been described by Strabo as the Stony Plain (Book IV Chapter 1).
External links
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