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Best natural wonder in France

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from dramatic mountains to unearthly caves we explore the best natural wonder of France

If you ask a random person to name the best natural wonder of France, you would probably be neglected. There are many people created by human beings that we can all count on: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame and so on, but France is far less famous for its natural wonder. Here we explore the best on offer.

1. Rochefort Ridge

Region: Montblanc

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The Rochefort Ridge is one of the most impressive natural wonder of France. This classic comb course in the Mont Blanc massif runs along the border between Italy and France and offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the region. Free passages along the ridge fall into the abyss on both sides. In fact, the path in some places is hardly more than one step wide. When a climber falls, his partner has to jump in the opposite direction from the ridge so that they do not plunge into the depths. Understandably, the ridge is only suitable for people with climbing experience.

2. The Salins of the Camargue

Region: Camargue

alt = “Salinen of the Camargue”> Jeroen Komen; CC BY-SA 2.0 The Salins of the Camargue in France

The Camargue is the largest river delta in Western Europe and comprises 300,000 hectares of wetlands, pastures, dunes and saltes. The salt meadows of Salin Aigues-Mortes are particularly characterized by their bright pink color, which is created by a combination of salt water and algae. The droves of flamingos that frequent the area and create one of the most beautiful natural wonders of France are more fascinating than the exhibited colors.

3. Gouffre from Prougeyssac

Region: Audrix

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This natural cave consists of a huge vault and walls covered with stalactites and stalagmites, some of which are translucent. In connection with clever lighting, they shine like crystals and inspire the nickname "crystal cathedral" of the cave. The site is impressive, but visitors have complained about the lack of freedom of movement. With this in mind, you may want to book the last tour of the day to deal with minimal crowds.

4. Aiguille you dru

Region: Chamonix

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aiguilles du Dru in the Mont-Blanc mountain chain impresses with its protruding summit, the apt name "Aiguille", which means "needle". The summit made of granite rock is at 3,755 m (12,320 ft) and is coupled to 3,733 m (12,250 ft) with a lower summit: Petit Dru, which offers one of the most breathtaking big-wall climbing tours in the world.

5. Gorges you Verdon

region: Aiguinen

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gorges du Verdon is a spectacular river gorge with a length of 25 km and a depth of 700 m at its lowest point. The turquoise water offers excellent canoeing, kayak, rafting and fishing options, while the surrounding rocky promotes are perfect for hikers and hikers.

6. Cliffs of Étretat

Region: Étretat

alt = “The cliffs of Étretat have inspired numerous writers and artists”> Bachellier Christian; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 The cliffs of Étretat have inspired numerous writers and artists

Étretat is known for its impressive chalk cliffs, natural arches and a pointed formation called L’Aiguille (or the "needle"), which rises 70 m (230 feet) above the sea. The picturesque place inspired a number of writers and artists; Monet, Boudin, Maupassant, Lupin and Courbet are said to have visited the cliffs.

7. Aiguilles de Bavella

Region: Quenza, Corsica

alt = “natural miracle in France-Aiguilles-de-Bavella”> Véronique Mergaux; CC BY-SA 2.0 The dramatic peaks of the Aiguilles de Bavella

The Aiguilles de Bavella are a collection of seven pointed peaks on the French island of Corsica. The collection known as "needles of Bavella"* consists of rugged granite peaks and huge rock walls that are littered with pine distorted in the wind. The peaks range from the Punta Alta to 1,855 m (6,085 ft) to the Punta di L’Allu to 1,588 m (5,210 ft) and offer excellent hiking opportunities for all skill levels. For particularly far -reaching views you hike from the Col de Bavella.

*Obviously the French have to become more creative with their mountain names.

8. Côte-de-granite rose

Region: Côtes-d’Armor

Alt = "Natural Wunder in France-Côte-de-Granit-Rose"> Dream time The Côte de Granit Rose is famous for its bluntly rocks

Côte de Granit Rose or 'Pink Granite Coast' is a coastal section in the northern Brittany, which is known for its bleaks. Decide on a stay in Ploumanac’h, one of several picturesque holiday resorts that are located in the surreal landscape with pink cliffs and weather -ranging boulders. Keep an eye out for small huts that are scattered between the mixed -down rock chaos, including the small castle in which the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz wrote the quo vadis.

9. Pont d’Arc

Region: Ardèche

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This natural bridge may not be as impressive as some of the strange and wonderful sights on the other side of the pond, but it is still worth a visit. The hollow arch carved by the Ardèche river is a popular place for canoeing and kayaking. It also marks the entrance to the Ardèche canyon with its numerous adventure activities.

10. Dune of Pilat

Region: La Teste-de-Buch

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The Dune du Pilat is the highest sand dune in Europe and measures 110 m (360 ft) in height, 500 m (1,640 ft) in width and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) in length. The so -called "sandy monster" lies between the Atlantic Ocean, a huge pine forest, the bay of Arcachon, a sandbar and a peninsula. Incredibly, the dune should move inland and push the forest back to 5.5 meters every year!

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natural wonder in France: the essentials

What: Discover the most beautiful natural wonder of France.

Where: The best natural wonder of France are distributed all over the country. We therefore recommend that you use our “region” links above to find accommodation on Booking.com. We recommend booking accommodation on the website with a score of over 8.0.

When: The best time to visit France is between April-June and September-Nov when the weather is pleasant and the crowds are relatively low. The summer months (Jul-Augg) offer excellent weather, but collapse with the French holiday season, in which a large part of the country is closed and European vacationers are abundant.

like: DFDS Seaways operates several routes between Great Britain and France, namely Dover-Dünkirchen, Dover-Calais and Newhaven Dieppe. The return prices for a car range from £ 102.50 upwards, depending on your data and your route.

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We decided on the four -hour route from Newhaven to Dieppe and found the ferry clean and comfortable. The ferry has a variety of different areas, so it is easy to find a quiet place. The food on board is warm and filling and there is a well -stocked bar on the upper deck. All in all, the route offers an excellent price-performance ratio.

If you prefer to fly, book via Skyscanner at the best prices.

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