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The Top 10 Natural Monuments around Nantua

Nantua’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10

beautiful natural monuments around Nantua. 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: November 17, 2025

Cerdon Caves

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The Cerdon Caves are located in the French communes of Cerdon and Labalme, in the department of Ain in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. They house an archaeological site from the Magdalenian …

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Valserine Gorges

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The Pierres Bridge spans the gorges of the Valserine river here.

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Fish Pass in Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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These fascinating elements are in fact devices that allow fish to cross man-made obstacles such as dams or weirs for migrating fish.

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La Roche Fauconnière

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The promontory offers a sublime panorama of the Roche Fauconnière cirque. The site has been classified as a “sensitive natural area” since 1936. The 150 meter high cliff dominates the Semine valley and faces the Orvaz valley.

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Cascade de la Pisse Vache

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Starting from the hamlet of Bombois on the left bank of the Ain valley, a family walk in the forest leads to this waterfall with its funny name. Find "8 …

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Valserine Valley

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The river has regained its tranquility here, its course is more peaceful. It is the colors of the water that change. This phenomenon is just as fascinating as the rapids seen previously.

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Memorial to the Maquis of Ain and Haut-Jura

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Memorial dedicated to the memory of the 700 dead of the maquis of Ain and Haut Jura
This work, due to the initiative of Colonel ROMAN PETIT, chief of the …

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Cascade de la Fouge

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We couldn't find this waterfall. It's signposted at the monastery, but where it's marked on the map, there's no waterfall like the one in the photo. The stream valley in …

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Saint-Germain-de-Joux

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Nestled in the Semine Valley, Saint-Germain-de-Joux offers a preserved natural setting. Don't miss the giant's cauldrons, these rock formations carved by water, accessible from the village.

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View of the Valserine Valley from Les Avalanches

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The place called Les Avalanches is located just before the steep descent that takes you towards the Valserine and the Rhône. It offers a beautiful view of the valley.

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The Top 10 Natural Monuments around Nantua

Cerdon Caves

Valserine Gorges

Fish Pass in Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

La Roche Fauconnière

Cascade de la Pisse Vache

Valserine Valley

Memorial to the Maquis of Ain and Haut-Jura

Cascade de la Fouge

Saint-Germain-de-Joux

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