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Top 10 natural wonders in Alpes Maritimes

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Cave

Grotte du Lazaret

Grotte du Lazaret is a cave in the Alpes-Maritimes department, known for its archaeological discoveries and guided tours

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Natural Site

La Dalle à Ammonites

La Dalle à Ammonites is a geological site in the Jura region, featuring ancient ammonite fossils embedded in rock.

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Cave

Grottes de St Cézaire

Grottes de St Cézaire is a cave complex in the Alpes-Maritimes department, offering visitors the opportunity to explore

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Cave

Grotte de Baume Obscure

Grotte de Baume Obscure is a cave in the Alpes-Maritimes region, known for its remarkable subterranean landscapes.

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Waterfall

Cascade du Saut du Loup

This waterfall is located in the Alpes-Maritimes region and is known for its impressive drop and scenic surroundings.

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Gorge & Canyon

Gorges de Daluis

The 'red gorges' of the Var, carved into vivid crimson pelite rock in the Mercantour foothills.

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Gorge & Canyon

Gorges du Cians

Dramatic narrow red-rock gorges climbing toward the ski village of Beuil.

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Gorge & Canyon

Gorges du Loup

A deep gorge with waterfalls and pothole pools below the perched village of Gourdon.

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Parks & Reserves

Parc national du Mercantour

A wild southern-Alps park of high lakes, wolves and the Bronze-Age carvings of the Vallée des Merveilles.

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Islands

Îles de Lérins

Two peaceful islands off Cannes, home to a fortress-prison and a working monastery.

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