France is surrounded by mountains, seas and an ocean, eternal summer reigns in some regions, and in others even in the summer a breeze blow and rains go. Natural attractions are these countries are known and popular. Mountain peaks and volcanoes, waterfalls and grottoes, rocky coasts, beaches and natural reserves attract no less tourists than monuments of history and culture. It is impossible to see all the natural miracles of France, but these 10 should visit everyone.
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1. Career of ocher in the russillion (OCRES de ROSSSILLON) in Provence
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In the south of France, in Provence, there is a Valley of Lyuberon, in the center of which lies the town of Russillon with the houses of red, yellow, pink and orange. From all sides, it was surrounded by red cloaks, which arose in the 18th century, when there was the largest ocher production in Europe. In the 20th century, the quarry turned into a Sentier des OCRES reserve,
According to the seemingly Martian landscapes of which 40 minute walking route is laid. We advise you to come to the canyon in the morning or at sunset, when it shines with hundreds of shades. You can get to a quarry by bus from Avignon or ex-en-province, or by car along the roads A7, D900 or N100.
2. Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy
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The Mon-Sen-Michel bay is considered the most beautiful in France, and the island lying in the middle of the bay with the same medieval abbey is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Twice a day in the flat bay of the bay, the most powerful tides and flows in Europe take place. During the tide, tourists get to the island, examine the abbey, and observe from its walls behind how water with great speed floods 15 kilometers of the bay. You can get to Mon-Sen-Michel by car along the A11, A13 and A84 routes, or by train or bus, which regularly run from Paris and Renna.
3. The Cretaceous cliffs of Etrate (Falayses d’étretat) in Normandy
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200 kilometers of the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the Normandy region in the north of France is called the Alabastra Coast (Côté d’Albâtre) due to the white color of the coastal rocks. The most beautiful rocky arches with cozy bays and huge cliffs are located in the vicinity of the town of Etretat. In the 19th century, Etrate was very popular among impressionist artists, its cliffs can be found on dozens of paintings by Claude Monet. Now, on the most popular rocks and cliffs, pedestrian paths with signs are laid. It is most convenient to get to the erta by bus from the Havra or Paris. By car from the gover, you can get on the road D940, from Rouen – via A151 and A29, and from Paris according to A14 and A29.
4. Dune du pilat in Aquitaine
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The dune drained, located in the Bay of Arkashon in the south-west of France, in Aquitaine, is considered the largest sand dunes in Europe. Its height is 108 meters, the width is about 500 meters, and the length is more than 3 kilometers. On the one hand, the dune is surrounded by a pine forest, and on the other, the waters of the Atlantic Ocean are washed. At the foot of the saw, in the waters of the Arkashon bay there are dozens of oyster farms, so in restaurants near the dunes there is the opportunity to try excellent oysters and seafood at low prices. You can climb the crest of dunes along the wooden stairs. The nearest big city is Bordeaux, from where buses and trains go to the dune. The best time to visit the dune is until 11 in the morning, until tourist buses arrived.
5. Gorge du Verdon in Provence
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The Verdon Gorge is the deepest in Europe. It is located in the alpine foothills of the Provence region, about 50 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. Big Verdonsky Canyon (Grand Canyon du Verdon) is the most beautiful part of the gorge, it lies between the villages of Castellane and Musty-Sent-Marie. Its depth is almost 700 meters, the length is 19 kilometers, and the distance between the banks is 1,500 meters. The turquoise color of the water of the Verdon river seems especially bright against the background of light rocks of rocks. The roads D71, D90 and D23 are passed along the large canyon, and more than ten pedestrian routes of various complexity and length have been laid. From Nice, the nearest big city, a bus goes to the Verdon gorge.
6. Regional Park Kamarg (Parc de Camargue) in Provence
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Kamarg is a natural park in the south of France, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, near the city of Arl. Camarge has a unique landscape: salt marshes, sea lagons, reed swamps and sandy islands, where pink flamingos live, black bulls and wild white horses, which are nowhere else in Europe. Horses and bulls can be found throughout the park, but pink flamingo live only in the territory of the Pon-de Gau ornithological park (Pont de Gau). In addition to flamingos, 260 species of birds live there. Getting to Kamarg and moving around it is most convenient by car, but several pedestrian routes are also laid in the park. In the summer, a boat and a mini-train from St. Maries-Maries de la Mer and Arles and Montpellier (Montpellier) are traveling to Kamarg.
7. Park of volcanoes in overwhelming
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Volcanov Park in the Overn region, in the center of Southern France, is the largest natural reserve in the country. The park has 80 extinct volcanoes of various shapes, the highest of which form the Shenne de Puys mountain chain: Puy-de-Dôme (1465 m)
Puy de Sancy (1886 m) and Puy Mary (1783 m). You can drive these popular volcanoes with the foot of these tourists by car along the A72, A71 and A89 or shuttle from the Clermont-Ferrand station. Up, to the empty craters of volcanoes, you can climb or on a horse. Between the main volcanoes and the territory of the reserve, bicycle and pedestrian routes are laid.
8. Calanques de Piana on Corsica
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Piano Kalanks are located in the National Park of Scandola in the Gulf of Porto on the island of Corsica, they are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Kalanks are rocky forms of pink granite, which, thanks to erosion, have taken bizarre forms. They form quiet bays and caves in the rocks and rise by sharp peaks to a height of more than 300 meters. Pine and chestnut forests grow on their slopes, and their foot is washed by the Mediterranean Sea. There are two ways to see these cliffs – go on a boat trip on the Porto boat (Porto),
Which will pass through the most beautiful places, or go along one of the foot routes that are leaning from Porto (Porto) through Cargèse.
9. Glacier of Mer de Glace (Mer de Glace) in Shamony, in Alps
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This glacier originates at Mount Mont Blanc in Western Alps, on the border of France and Italy, and smoothly descends into the Shamoni Valley (Chamonix). The glacier is constantly moving, moving 90-120 meters in a year. Its length is 13 kilometers, the area is 40 square kilometers and this is the largest glacier in France. Already in the 19th century, tourists came to look at him, and today everyone can inspect the glacier not only from the height of the railway that passes above it, but also from the inside. A long tunnel was cut off inside the glacier with a thickness of 200 meters, consisting of dozens of passes and caves with multi -colored lighting. Also, next to the glacier there is a museum of minerals, viewing platforms and foot paths descending into the valley. You can get to the Montenvers Station at the foot of the mountain by train, bus or car, but up to the mouth of the glacier only the old red train of 1908 goes to the mouth of the glacier.
10. Grotto Arena Arman
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The grotto Aven Arman is located on the limestone plateau of Kosse Méjan in the oxide region in the south-west of France. The grotto is known for its largest stalagmites in the world-the height of some of them reaches 15-20 meters, and the highest-30 meters. There are more than 400 stalagmites in Aven Arman. It is easy to see them – a special funicular lets visitors 50 meters into the tunnel into a brightly lit cave, whose sizes are amazing – 110 meters in length, 60 meters wide and 45 meters high. Every hour, free excursions are held on the grotto, and the main stalagmites are highlighted in different colors. You can get to the grotto by bus from the city of Rodez, but most conveniently – by car along the RN 586 road.
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