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The Top 20 Waterfalls in France

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in France. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: October 6, 2025

Cascade de Mérelle

There is one big and many smaller beautiful waterfalls along the creek.

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Cascade d'Angon

Great ride, wonderful viewpoint

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The Grande Cascade of Mont-Dore

The Grande Cascade is one of the water curiosities that overlooks the spa town of Mont-Dore. It rises in the high plateaus of Durbise at an altitude of 1,450 meters …

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Grande Cascade de Tendon

Short walk but beautiful forest

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Waterfall on Sentier des Roches

Beautiful waterfall right next to the hike route.

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Cirque de Gavarnie

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the Cirque de Gavarnie is located in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. Of glacial origin, it is home to …

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Petite Cascade de Tendon

The Petite Cascade de Tendon drops the Scouet, a stream that flows into the Moselle, in two stages 10 meters deep.

About 1 km away is the Grande Cascade de Tenon. This is easily accessible by a footpath.

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Le Grand Saut

The Grand Saut is the highest of the Hérisson waterfalls. The waters are projected in a free fall of 60 meters. It is also one of the most spectacular. This …

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Cascade de l'Éventail

The Fan waterfall is undoubtedly the best known of the Hérisson waterfalls. Its height and stepped layout make it a very recognizable and rather unique waterfall. It has a secure platform that allows you to observe it without risk.

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Cascades des Anglais

Nice view into the lower Agnone valley

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The Top 20 Waterfalls in France

Cascade de Mérelle

Cascade d'Angon

The Grande Cascade of Mont-Dore

Grande Cascade de Tendon

Waterfall on Sentier des Roches

Cirque de Gavarnie

Petite Cascade de Tendon

Le Grand Saut

Cascade de l'Éventail

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