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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in France

France’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in France. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 10, 2025

Altschloss Rocks

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Spectacular rock formations. With a great play of light. A visit in the evening will be rewarded with an intense play of colors.

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Wegelnburg Castle Ruins

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The highest castle in the Palatinate, at 571 meters above sea level, is located right on the border with Alsace in France. It impresses with a very well-preserved upper castle …

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Istein Rapids

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The Isteiner thresholds are some natural rapids. In between there are beautiful gravel banks and beaches that invite you to take a bath break. But even if you do not …

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Ploumanac'h Lighthouse and the Pink Granite Coast

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The Rose Granite Coast of Brittany is truly beautiful, a walking paradise in Plouganace, Tregastel and Perrros -Guirec. Please note that you occasionally have to climb over the rocks. We …

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Altschlossfelsen sandstone rock formation

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A truly fantastic view to be enjoyed here in the late evening in silence and solitude.

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Cliffs of Étretat

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The Côte d'Albâtre (Alabaster Coast) has numerous chalk cliffs, the most famous of which are on the steep coast of Étretat. The chalk cliffs, up to 100 meters high, protrude …

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Mean Ruz Lighthouse

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The Phare de Ploumanac’h stands in the middle of the rugged granite rocks. (officially: Phare de Mean Ruz). It was built around 1860, destroyed during the war and rebuilt in …

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Pink Granite Coast

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The Côte de Granit Rose is an Eldorado for hiking

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Porte d'Aval Arch (Étretat)

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The arduous, steep ascent from the promenade is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the village, the cliffs and the sea!

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Pilat Dune

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The Pilat dune is the highest in Europe. Despite its size, it is fragile. The climb is worth it! The bravest don't take the stairs: the sand will heat up …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in France

Altschloss Rocks

Wegelnburg Castle Ruins

Istein Rapids

Ploumanac'h Lighthouse and the Pink Granite Coast

Altschlossfelsen sandstone rock formation

Cliffs of Étretat

Mean Ruz Lighthouse

Pink Granite Coast

Porte d'Aval Arch (Étretat)

Pilat Dune

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