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Forests in Albertville

Grand Roc Forest

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An easy walk in the lovely area of the French Alps and the Savoie, a few miles south of Lake Annecy. The mountains are named bauge

Nature Reserves in Albertville

Valley of the Lindar

This is a walk that takes a full day and is about 15 miles in total. You can also choose to cut it in two days and stay to sleep i

Bays in Collioure

Diving in Colliure

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In Collioure one can find many companies dedicated to renting jet skis, canoes, kayaks, snorkeling equipment in addition to classe

Lakes in Les Rousses

Rousses Lake

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Les Rousses is a quiet area near the Swiss border, where the family always visit during the summer periods. When hiking I discover

Forests in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Senpere Forest

A pleasant forest where you can picnic. Before there were tables, but they were removed and now there is more of a camping atmosph

Gardens in Dinan

Jardin du Val Cocherel

Located next to the city walls, they told us that this park is also called "des petits devils" (the little devils). A part from it

Gardens in Dinan

Jardin Anglais

At the site of the old medieval church cemetery, there can be found a beautiful garden named "Jardin Anglais" in memory of the Bri

Skiing in Chamrousse

Chamrousse

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I got to know Chamrousse when I came to France. We left Grenoble to climb a bit and get to know the most extreme cold conditions a

Forests in Concoret

Fountain of Youth and Merlín Tomb

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Who has not had magical dreams as children? During this trip through the Broceliande forests, we went to visit two mythical places

Rivers in Roquebrun

Decline of the Orb

In the Natural Park of Haut Languedoc Roquebrun village emerges majestically on the banks of the river Orb. But to enjoy the best

Nature Reserves in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Beaudoc

It´s not the salt or the sun or ocean. The Camargue, a vast nature reserve, offers so much to nature lovers. There is the Agricult

Valleys in Arette

Barétous Valley

This idyllic valley connects Barétous Oloron-Sainte-Marie with the Roncal Valley, in Navarra. It is guarded by the Pierre Saint-Ma

Bays in Saint Jean de Luz

Digue de Sainte-Barbe

The Bay of San Juan de Luz is probably one of the most beautiful in the Basque country. One of the places where I like to admire i

Gardens in Hendaye

Parc Belcenia

The place is great, not only for the view, but for the wide variety of activities that can be enjoyed within 500m: - skate zone -

Gardens in Saint Jean de Luz

Parc Ducontenia

Situated in the center of the city, this is a great place to relax, go for a walk or even have a picnic. Here is also where you wi

Viewpoints in Pierrelatte

Viewpoint of the Templars

The viewpoint of the Templars is located on the most narrow part of the National Nature Reserve of the Ardeche Gorges. From there,

Viewpoints in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Belvedere Des Gorges

The Belvedere des Gorges offers its lucky guests several panoramic viewpoints that overlook the beautiful gorges of Ardeche. Below

Viewpoints in Ainhoa

The Tres Cruces Collado

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Three huge white crosses visible from the center of town stand on top of a hill. To access them you must go to Calvary, climbing a

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