Long walking loop around the Cruella via the pine forest and the Irish path

This tower overlooking the locality bears the name of the birds of prey, "cruel" species of hawks, which nestled in the hollows of the rocky ridge on which it is built.Edifiée par les comtes de Vintimille quand ils prennent possession des bourgs de la Roya. En 1258, trois de leurs descendants cèdent cette turris Cruellam à Charles de Provence. Ce nom de "Turris Cruellam " figure dans la charte de 1258 par laquelle le Comte de Provence devient maître de Breil. Pendant des siècles, dominant tous les accès menant à Breil sur Roya, elle est la gardienne de la cité. En 1940, les éclaireurs-skieurs alpins qui s'y sont retranchés stoppent la progression des troupes italiennes qui tentent de prendre la ville et ses installations ferroviaires. Entièrement restaurée par des bénévoles breillois et irlandais, la Tour a aujourd'hui retrouvé sa beauté d'antan. Un circuit de randonnée est proposé pour s'y rendre. Arrivé à la tour une table d'orientation vous fait découvrir un magnifique panoramique, d'où l'on aperçois Piène Haute et Saorge.

Archaeological discoveries prove that the site of Breil sur Roya is inhabited since the Neolithic era.

Dating back to the Middle Ages, with the wall that led to it, it is the last vestige of the ramparts that encircled the ancient city and the three doors through which one entered it. Until 1814 it closed the way coming from Free the Genoese..

Chapel at the end of the village at the foot of olive groves. Opened occasionally during specific celebrations. Possibility to see it from the outside all year round.Covered with a lauze roof, this chapel is raised in the 17th century by the doctor Horace Cottalorda. In the centre of the altarpiece, a canvas depicting the Virgin and the Child between Saint Anthony and Saint Eloi rises above the altar. This chapel is the seat of the confraternity of Saint Anthony. La Soucétà Briiencà l'entretien and celebrates a Mass there every year. At the end of the service the participants gather around a meal shared with the Breilloises culinary specialties. Built a few meters from the Gate of Genoa, the chapel allowed travelers to make their devotions before crossing the ramparts.