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Nature Reserves in Saint-Jean-de-Monts

The Forest

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The forest of Saint-Jean-de-Monts is situated next to Parée Jesus. You can explore it either on foot, by bike or on horseback. The

Lakes in La Balme-de-Sillingy

The Balme Lake of Sillingy

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If anything characterizes the Upper Savoy besides its mountains, it's the abundance of lakes. Lake Balme is miniature compared to

Hiking in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Mont Blanc Viewpoint

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Go up to the outlook point of Mont Blanc which is 3842 m high. This photo is taken from the viewpoint of Mont Blanc. The altitude

Lakes in Castelnaudary

Grand Bassin du Canal du Midi

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The Grand Bassin du Canal du Midi is a lake that is located at the foot of the town of Castelnaudary, bringing the sea to this sma

Wetlands in Coulon

Marais Poitevin

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Lakes in Sète

Étang de Thau

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This is the largest lagoon in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, with an area of about 7500 hectares and an average depth of 5 metre

Gardens in Lille

Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas

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This is the park that was missing in the city centre of Lille. It covers about 3 hectares of land, and is a beautiful park which w

Gardens in Toulouse

Le Jardin Royal

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Gardens in Paris

Park de la Villette

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An original park, though it lacks greenery ... But the canal running through means we do not complain! The park includes children'

Gardens in Nantes

Cambronne court

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Lakes in Beaufort

Roselend Dam

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If the ascent from Roselend Cormelet to Bourg St. Maurice is great, the descent to Beaufort is amazing. The spectacular views are

Hiking in Saint Jean de Luz

Corniche Basque

The coastal trail Basque Coast offers 25 miles of trails, ranging from Hendaye / Hendaye to Biarritz / Bidart, along the coast and

Caves in Lascaux

Lascaux Caves

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A trip to the Black Perigord is not complete without a foray into the valley of the Vezere where you can check out the prehistoric

Gardens in Èze

Eze Botanical Garden

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Eze is a village situated between Nice and Monaco which is positioned on top of a cliff. Besides its spectacular views, it is famo

Nature Reserves in Les Sables-d'Olonne

Le Puits d'Enfer

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Le Puits d'Enfer is a natural curiosity and one of the most iconic and mysterious symbols on the coast of Sables d'Olonne. To get

Islands in Les Sables-d'Olonne

Ile Penotte

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Penotte Island is one of the unique areas of Sables d'Olonne. It is made up of a set of streets whose facades, doors and display p

Islands in Six-Fours-les-Plages

Archipelago of Embiez

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The island of Embiez belongs to the Ricard family, who fully conditioned it. You can get there from the port of Brusc by transport

Rivers in Le Mans

The Arc of the Nature

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Situated 10 minutes from the heart of Le Mans, and close to the Abbey of L'Epau is the Arch of Nature. It is a space that offers t

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