Nature

France is a picture from a thousand palettes. Discover the most beautiful landscapes and views that have touched us through our travels in France. Nature that amazes us every day, through all the seasons. "If you really love nature, you will find beauty everywhere." Vincent Van Gogh.
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29 March 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Nature , Holidays, Gastronomy, Culture

A weekend in Leucate

Leucate, located in the Aude department in Occitanie, is the best place to go windsurfing, drink a cocktail on the terrace or swim at the beach, or take a walk with an exceptional view of the entire Mediterranean. Don't forget to go to the heart of Leucate Village for a coffee on the terrace!

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11 March 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Nature

The spring is coming!

The beautiful sunny days are back, it's the return of Spring! The sunny days, the longer days, the flowers that appear and the song of the birds. This year, spring will begin on March 20, 2022. This season is characterized by rising temperatures, with longer days and increasing sunshine.

02 March 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Holidays, Nature , Tourism

The creek of Niolon

Let's discover together La Calanque de Niolon, a small port on the Côte Bleu, accessible by a hike that joins Martigues in Marseille. It is the second calanque after La Vesse, starting from Estaque (16th arrondissement of Marseille) towards Martigues.

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07 February 2022  |  Virginie Erre  |  Nature , Tourism

Proumeyssac chasm in the Dordogne

Discover the Gouffre de Proumeyssac. "It seems that it was at the beginning of the 18th century that the most distant evocations of the existence of the abyss are located..." Located between Sarlat and Bergerac, in the heart of the Dordogne, it is the largest chasm in Périgord. It is also called "The Crystal Cathedral".

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19 January 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Nature

Colorado Provencal

Colorado Provençal is an unmissable site in Provence. Orange sediments form amazing landscapes, reminiscent of the United States. Located in the town of Rustrel in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

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19 December 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Nature , Tourism

The ski slopes, winter 2022

Winter is here, the snow has made a big comeback in recent days in the Pyrenees, the Alps and Ariège. For your winter holidays, take advantage of the many ski slopes available to you in the south of France. You might be wondering where to ski in the south? That's why we've made a list for you.

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09 December 2021  |  Lee Jones  |  Tourism, Nature

Rock of Rocalinaud in Beaumes-de-Venise

A walking trail in Beaumes-de-Venise, Provence that is 13km in length which varies in elevation from between 82 metres and 290 metres passes the famous rock of Rocalinaud, an unusual rock formation nicknamed 'Luna rock' due to its unique form that has been sculpted by wind and rain and salt water when it was once covered by the sea more than a million years ago. The rock is carved in to amazing shapes with views towards Beaumes-de-Venise.

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13 November 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Nature

The benefits of indoor plants

In addition to having an aesthetic side for our interior, indoor plants have a large number of benefits and virtues that should not be neglected. What could be nicer than entering an interior where the air is fresh and where you feel good...

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15 October 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Nature

Pic du Tarbésou, a family hike

A breathtaking hike! This hike located in Occitanie is one of the most beautiful in the Ariège. Easily accessible, the peak can be accessible to the more experienced, but also to families. There are different routes, including a loop, however the duration is longer.

23 September 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Nature , Tourism, Sports and leisure

Cannes Natural Forest Park - La Croix des Gardes

Less than a kilometre from the Croisette in Cannes isthe Forest Natural Park of the Croix des Gardes, offering a secluded forest with many trails. Discover no less than 5 routes ranging from 1.5 km to 5.2 km crossing 80 wooded hectares punctuated by 5 look-out points to admire a 360° panorama over the bay of Cannes, the Estérel massif and the Lérins Islands.

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26 August 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Nature , UNESCO

The volcanoes of Auvergne

Located to the west of Clermont, many towns such as Ceyrat and Orcines are part of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park. Sites not to be missed during your vacation in the region. You will find many trails around the volcanoes, with hikes and walks that will take you to the peaks of the most beautiful volcanoes.

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24 August 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Holidays, Nature , Tourism

The most beautiful beaches in France

French summer vacation is coming to an end soon, but the beautiful sunny days will still be here in September. Why not enjoy the most beautiful French beaches without the tourist influx of summer periods. We have prepared for you the classification of the most beautiful beaches in our French regions.

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12 June 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Nature

The 5 most beautiful Cathar Castles

If you are passing through Occitanie, you cannot miss the Cathar Castles. These historical heritages which make Occitanie a rich cultural heritage. We have prepared a list for you with the five Cathar castles not to be missed. They all have in common an exceptional history and architecture.

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23 April 2021  |  Lee Jones  |  Nature

Mercantour National Park in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Situated in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes departments, the Mercantour National Park covers an area of 685 km². Since its creation in 1979, it consists of forests and snowy peak with summits reaching more than 3,000m. Visitors to the park can walk the 600 km of marked footpaths whilst enjoying the wide variety of fauna, flora and mixed landscapes with seven valleys to explore along with many lakes including Lake Allos, Lake Lauzanier and Lake Vens.

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22 April 2021  |  Lee Jones  |  Nature , Tourism

Family friendly Gruissan beach

Visit this large and uncrowded Languedoc, Occitiane beach. Just 10 minutes, East of Narbonne and easily reached from the motorway, Gruissan plage is a lovely family friendly beach. The huge wide flat expanse of Gruissan beach means you will never struggle to find a spot on the sand, and the calm waters make for safe swimming for all ages.

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21 April 2021  |  Lee Jones  |  Nature

Pink flamingos in Peyriac-de-Mer

See wild pink flamingos in Peyriac-de-Mer in the South of France. A real treat for bird spotters, see pink flamingos in the wild on the Languedoc coast. If someone were to ask you where you can see flamingos living in the wild, France would be unlikely to be your first answer!

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21 April 2021  |  Lee Jones  |  Holidays, Nature , Sports and leisure, Tourism

La Franqui beach

The lovely unspoilt beach resort in the Languedoc, La Franqui beach is a hidden gem, half an hour from Narbonne. Visit for a relaxed vibe and a lovely, large sandy beach. La Franqui has remained unspoilt and not overdeveloped. You will find a huge sandy beach which is never crowded even in the height of summer.


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