中央高地の天然記念物・トップ20

Twin volcano of Puy de Lassolas whose lava flow (cheire) led to the formation of Lake Aydat

Ancient Roman sanctuary restored

Temple construction in the 2nd century on the summit of the Puy de Dôme. The Temple of Mercury, built on the summit of the Puy de Dôme, was one of the largest mountain sanctuaries in Roman Gaul. It could be seen from a great distance, including from the city of Augustonemetum, present-day Clermont-Ferrand. The Via Agrippa, a highway from Lyon, the capital of Gaul, to Saintes on the Atlantic, allowed travelers to reach the shrine via the pilgrimage center at the Col de Ceyssat.

Warning, hike called Easy, but the ascent of the craters is very physical. The reward is superb with superb viewpoints

Beautiful natural bridge over the Ardèche

The Pont d'Arc is a natural arch in the south of the Ardèche. The structure is at least 500,000 years old and its dimensions are impressive: 54 meters high and 60 meters wide. The water gradually penetrated the limestone rock and eventually created a huge opening to the Gorges de l'Ardèche.

This magnificent natural arch is a unique geological curiosity in the world and was drilled into the rock by the Ardèche River. It is also fun to sit on the beach and watch the canoes.

An interesting quirk of nature that reveals itself to visitors here with the "Pont d'Arc Ardèche". At the same time, this natural arch, cut through the rock by the river, is an impressive testimony to the power of the water that has dug its way through here over time.