Reseau Jean Bernard (Gouffre Jean-Bernard)

The eighth deepest cave in the world (2023), 1617 m deep and 27134 m long (July 2022).

Notre Dame de Paris

Constructed in 1163 – the late 14th century. One of the most significant Gothic cathedrals and one of the world’s best-known monuments of architecture. One of the first buildings where flying buttresses were used.

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Vaucluse Spring)

Very powerful spring at the foot of 230 m high cliff. Average discharge – 22,000 l/s, at snow melts – 110,000 l/s – thus it is one of the most powerful springs in the world. Dived up to 308 m depth. Source of Sorgue river.

Wonders of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of France 🢖 Wonders of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Territory Wonders of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur   Highlights This region of France is very rich both with natural and man-made landmarks. Most outstanding are the monuments of urban planning. In the region are hundreds of amazing ancient villages and towns, such as Avignon walled city, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and many others. […]

Grande Cascade de Gavarnie (Gavarnie Falls)

422 meters high, impressive falls. Its highest single drop is 281 meters. It is located in the impressive setting of an enormous glacial cirque.

Landmarks of Midi-Pyrénées

[su_row][su_column size=”2/3″ center=”no” class=””] Most interesting landmarks of Midi-Pyrenees Below are listed the most amazing natural and man made landmarks of Midi-Pyrenees. Natural landmarks of Midi-Pyrenees Cliffs and boulders Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux – Aveyron. A 120 ha area covered with amazing cliff formations, formed in dolostone. Most impressive is a large natural arch – La […]

Sautadet Falls

Waterfall and rapids on Cèze river. A complex group of waterfalls and rapids that have formed on limestone. Interesting features are up to 10 m deep kettles that have been hollowed by turning stones.

Landmarks of Languedoc-Rousillon

[su_row][su_column size=”2/3″ center=”no” class=””] Most interesting landmarks of Languedoc-Rousillon Below are listed the most amazing natural and man made landmarks of Languedoc-Rousillon. Natural landmarks of Languedoc-Rousillon Canyons and cliffs Ardèche Gorges – Gard department and also Rhône-Alpes region. Beautiful, 30 km long gorge of Ardèche River with up to 300 m high limestone cliffs. Gorges […]

St. Etienne Cathedral, Meaux

Comparatively huge and ornate Gothic cathedral. Construction started in 1175 – 1180 and lasted until 1540. Left unfinished.

Pierre Saint-Martin Cave

Part of the cave is located also in Spain. A very long cave system, length of explored passages – 86,620 m. Up to 1,408 m deep (19th in the world). 7 entrances on the French side, 4 – on the Spanish side. One of the entrances starts with a very impressive 320 m deep abyss. Contains enormous underground voids including Salle de la Verna (the 22nd largest in the world) and Salle de l’Eclipse (the 19th largest in the world). In the Wind tunnel, there is constant wind with a speed of 11 m/s.