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Top 10 natural wonders in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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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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Wetland

Réserve Naturelle des Marais du Vigueirat

Réserve Naturelle des Marais du Vigueirat is a protected wetland area in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, offering birdw

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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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Lake

Lac de Sainte-Croix

The vivid blue gateway to the Verdon Gorge, perfect for pedal-boats, kayaking and swimming beneath dramatic cliffs.

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Mountains & Summits

Mont Ventoux

The bald limestone 'Giant of Provence' at 1,910 m, a legendary cycling climb with vast Mediterranean panoramas.

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Lake

Lac de Serre-Ponçon

One of Europe's largest reservoirs, a turquoise mountain lake popular for sailing, swimming and the chapel of Saint-Michel.

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Mountains & Summits

Barre des Écrins

The 4,102 m crown of the Écrins National Park, the southernmost 4,000 m summit in the Alps.

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