Pont du Diable, a wonder of Languedoc
Pont du Diable (Devil’s Bridge), one of France’s oldest bridges and a medieval engineering feat, marks the entrance to the spectacular Hérault Gorges in Languedoc
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The “White Gold” of Salins-les-Bains
Nestled in the Jura Mountains, the Grande Saline of Salins-les-Bains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a remarkable testament to more than 1,200 years of salt production
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Bassin d’Arcachon, between sea and land
Bassin d’Arcachon, where sea water meets fresh water The Bassin d’Arcachon is a remarkable natural wonder, shaped by the ebb…
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Dune du Pilat, a Sand Giant
Dune du Pilat, a Natural Wonder of the Aquitaine Coast Just 60 km southwest of Bordeaux, the Dune of Pilat…
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Gouffre de Saint-Sauveur – River Ouysse
The Gouffre de Saint-Sauveur, an emerald water basin nestled amidst lush greenery, marks the resurgence of the Ouysse River near the village of Calès in the Lot region.
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Les Monts Dore ancient volcanoes
Les Monts Dore, a group of ancient volcanoes in the heart of the Massif Central, whose highest peak, Puy de Sancy, is France’s highest volcano
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Les Grottes de Perrier troglodyte site
Les Grottes de Perrier – Village des Roches, the largest troglodyte site in Auvergne, lies in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes region
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French Alps flora
The French Alps flora gathers some 4500 plant, flower and tree species that grow on 5 distinct vegetation zones or ecosystems found at different altitudes
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Toulouse the Pink City
The historical capital of Languedoc is nicknamed Toulouse the Pink City because of its red-pink bricks and tiles produced with the local clay, a construction material introduced by the Romans 2000 years ago
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Gorges de la Jonte canyons
The spectacular canyons known as Gorges de la Jonte traverse the Grands Causses Regional Nature Park and delineate the Aveyron and Lozère departments
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Le Puy Mary, Europe’s largest stratovolcano
Le Puy Mary, the remnant of the largest stratovolcano of Europe, is one of the Monts du Cantal, a series of extinct volcanoes part of the Parc Regional des Volcans d’Auvergne
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Cassis – Massif des Calanques
Cassis, a quaint port nestled at the foot of Cap Canaille, one of the majestic peaks of the Falaises de Soubeyranes, stands as a picturesque gem along the Mediterranean coast
